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Rakyat Post
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
AwAS Point-To-Point Speed Monitoring System Not Yet Implemented
Subscribe to our FREE Messages that the government will activate the point-to-point speed monitoring system under the new Automated Awareness Safety System (AwAS) camera on all major highways starting 1 June 2025 have been making its rounds on WhatsApp. It has also found its way to However, a major part of this story has conveniently been left out. What is AwAS? AwAS is Malaysia's upgraded traffic enforcement system designed to improve road safety. It is a government initiative that combines the older Automated Enforcement System (AES) with Demerit Points System For Traffic Offences (KEJARA). The system will automatically detect and record traffic offences committed by road users through detector cameras installed on highways. Among the many things that this system is capable of doing is the point-to-point speed monitoring system. On highways, the system will calculate the average speed based on the travel time between one toll plaza to another. Should a road user arrive earlier than the minimum expected time based on the speed limit, the system will detect the offence and a court summons will be issued straight away. Not just an ordinary traffic ticket. Photo: Freepik Several months ago, the government said they were planning a pilot test for this function, not a full activation. At the time, it was said the pilot test would involve two locations beginning 1 June. The AI-Based system was originally planned for pilot testing at two major highways which are; From the Genting Sempah Tunnel to the Gombak Rest Stop, and From the Senawang Toll Plaza to the Simpang Ampat Toll Plaza in Alor Gajah. Other than that, the system is also expected to be installed in other high-risk and accident-prone areas like the route between the Menora Tunnel to the Sungai Perak R&R. Is it activated? According to The Malay daily said they were informed about this by the office of the Transport Minister and that no new date has been given. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Point-to-point speed monitoring pilot yet to begin
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the pilot project for the point-to-point speed monitoring system under the Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) has yet to commence. "The point-to-point system pilot project has not started. So far, there is no information on when it is scheduled to begin," the Transport Minister's office said. Previously, the artificial intelligence-based system was announced to be tested on two major highways, from the Genting Sempah Tunnel to the Gombak rest stop, and from the Senawang Toll Plaza to the Simpang Ampat Toll Plaza (Alor Gajah). In addition, the system is planned for installation at accident-prone areas along longer stretches, such as the route from the Menora Tunnel to the Sungai Perak rest stop. When asked whether the test would take place soon, the it said any updates would be announced later. Previously, Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Jana Santhiran Muniayan said the system would measure the travel time of vehicles between two fixed points to detect speeding violations. For instance, if a driver travelling from Jalan Duta to Tanjung Malim arrives earlier than the expected time, the vehicle's number plate will be detected and a summons will be issued automatically. Jana Santhiran also said the system is capable of detecting if a driver stops along the way to delay their journey in an attempt to avoid detection. Transport Minister Anthony Loke had earlier also said that the system was expected to be implemented starting June, but the latest clarification from his office today shows that the actual rollout of the pilot project has not yet begun. In January, he had said the system was designed to replace the existing static camera method.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Govt panel agrees to funding mechanism for road safety initiatives
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion (JK-MKKJR) has agreed in principle to establish a funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. He said the proposed mechanism involves allocating 50 per cent of revenue collected from the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) summonses to the Transport Ministry (MOT) for implementing targeted safety programmes. 'Among them are improving highway lighting in accident-prone hotspots, and this will be implemented immediately. 'We hope to have a more sustainable source of revenue to support mitigation efforts aimed at reducing road accident risks,' he told a press conference after chairing the committee meeting here. Loke also said road safety along the East-West Highway (JRTB) between Gerik and Jeli will be enhanced, particularly concerning wildlife crossings, following a recent heartbreaking incident involving a mother elephant seen refusing to leave her calf's side after it was killed in a collision with a lorry in the area. 'Among others, we will look into improving lighting in that stretch and introducing wildlife crossings as part of broader safety upgrades,' he said. He said wildlife protection will also be a key consideration in railway infrastructure projects. 'This will be addressed along the Gemas–Johor Bahru rail line, especially since there have been past incidents of elephants crossing railway tracks. 'This is something we take seriously, not only to protect wildlife but also human lives. Railway lines pose significant risks if high-speed trains collide with large animals such as elephants, and the consequences can be severe,' he added.
The Star
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Govt panel agrees to funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, says Loke
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion has agreed in principle to establish a funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the proposed mechanism involves allocating 50% of revenue collected from the Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) summonses to the Transport Ministry for implementing targeted safety programmes. "Among them are improving highway lighting in accident-prone hotspots, and this will be implemented immediately. "We hope to have a more sustainable source of revenue to support mitigation efforts aimed at reducing road accident risks," he told a press conference after chairing the committee meeting here on Tuesday (May 13). Loke also said road safety along the East-West Highway between Gerik and Jeli will be enhanced, particularly concerning wildlife crossings, following a recent heartbreaking incident involving a mother elephant seen refusing to leave her calf's side after it was killed in a collision with a lorry in the area. "Among others, we will look into improving lighting in that stretch and introducing wildlife crossings as part of broader safety upgrades," he said. He said wildlife protection will also be a key consideration in railway infrastructure projects. "This will be addressed along the Gemas-Johor Bahru rail line, especially since there have been past incidents of elephants crossing railway tracks. "This is something we take seriously, not only to protect wildlife but also human lives. Railway lines pose significant risks if high-speed trains collide with large animals such as elephants, and the consequences can be severe," he added. - Bernama
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Govt panel Agrees To Funding Mechanism For Road Safety Initiatives
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion (JK-MKKJR) has agreed in principle to establish a funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. He said the proposed mechanism involves allocating 50 per cent of revenue collected from the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) summonses to the Transport Ministry (MOT) for implementing targeted safety programmes. 'Among them are improving highway lighting in accident-prone hotspots, and this will be implemented immediately. 'We hope to have a more sustainable source of revenue to support mitigation efforts aimed at reducing road accident risks,' he told a press conference after chairing the committee meeting here. Loke also said road safety along the East-West Highway (JRTB) between Gerik and Jeli will be enhanced, particularly concerning wildlife crossings, following a recent heartbreaking incident involving a mother elephant seen refusing to leave her calf's side after it was killed in a collision with a lorry in the area. 'Among others, we will look into improving lighting in that stretch and introducing wildlife crossings as part of broader safety upgrades,' he said. He said wildlife protection will also be a key consideration in railway infrastructure projects. 'This will be addressed along the Gemas–Johor Bahru rail line, especially since there have been past incidents of elephants crossing railway tracks. 'This is something we take seriously, not only to protect wildlife but also human lives. Railway lines pose significant risks if high-speed trains collide with large animals such as elephants, and the consequences can be severe,' he added.
