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Barnama
4 days ago
- Climate
- Barnama
Kelantan JKR Begins Early Preparations For Monsoon Season
KOTA BHARU, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan Public Works Department (JKR) has begun early preparations for this year's monsoon season. Its director, Nik Soh Yaacoub, said measures taken include inspecting road structures, ensuring logistics readiness, and repairing damaged roads. 'So far, we have instructed all districts to be prepared, including logistics arrangements, officer assignments, and other steps to ensure flood response plans are implemented smoothly. 'We have also issued directives to repair damaged roads, particularly at identified hotspot locations,' he told reporters after opening the Kelantan JKR Merdeka Trek at the department's headquarters here today. Nik Soh said JKR Kelantan will also work closely with other agencies to ensure swift action if public infrastructure is damaged during floods. It was previously reported that the Works Ministry identified more than 1,000 localities nationwide as high-risk accident areas, or blackspots, including federal roads with inadequate lighting, sharp bends, and damaged structures. On the JKR Merdeka Trek, Nik Soh said the convoy will travel through 10 districts in Kelantan starting today, in the spirit of patriotism ahead of the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Now in its second edition, the trek involves Kelantan JKR staff, including district engineers and division heads, covering more than 500 kilometres over two days. 'The journey starts at Kota Bharu JKR and continues through Bachok JKR, Pasir Puteh JKR, Machang JKR, Kuala Krai JKR, Gua Musang JKR, Tanah Merah JKR, Jeli JKR, Tumpat JKR and Pasir Mas JKR.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Kelantan JKR starts monsoon prep with road repairs and flood plans
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan Public Works Department (JKR) has initiated early preparations for the upcoming monsoon season. Director Nik Soh Yaacoub confirmed inspections of road structures and logistics readiness are underway. 'We have instructed all districts to prepare logistics, officer assignments, and flood response plans,' he said. Damaged roads, especially at flood-prone hotspots, are being repaired as a priority. Nik Soh added that JKR Kelantan will collaborate with other agencies for rapid infrastructure repairs during floods. The Works Ministry previously identified over 1,000 high-risk accident zones nationwide. Federal roads with poor lighting, sharp bends, and structural damage were flagged as blackspots. Meanwhile, the Kelantan JKR Merdeka Trek kicked off today to promote National Day celebrations. The convoy will cover 10 districts, spanning 500 kilometres over two days. Nik Soh said 130 motorcyclists will carry the Jalur Gemilang during the patriotic journey. The event aims to strengthen unity among JKR staff while commemorating Malaysia's independence. The trek includes stops at JKR offices in Bachok, Pasir Puteh, Machang, and other districts. This marks the second edition of the initiative, fostering camaraderie across Kelantan's JKR teams. - Bernama
