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The Star
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Works Ministry identifies 20 high-risk slopes
PUTRAJAYA: The Works Ministry has identified 20 very high-risk slopes that require urgent prevention and repair works at an estimated cost of RM36mil, said its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said most of the very high-risk slopes are along the East-West Highway, and the others are at several locations nationwide. "We will repair the slopes to ensure they will not pose a threat to lives and property," he told the media after opening the 2025 National Slope Symposium, here Thursday (May 8). At the event, Nanta also launched the National Slope Master Plan (PICN): Action Plan 2025-2030, designed to enhance the country's preparedness and strengthen disaster risk governance, particularly in managing landslide-related risks. He said the PICN was developed in line with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030 by the National Disaster Management Agency, with the aim of positioning Malaysia as a safe and resilient nation in disaster management. "With the formulation of PICN, all parties essentially share a collective responsibility in efforts to reduce disaster risk, especially landslides, strengthen the governance of sustainable national slope management, and ensure that the safety of the people and the country's infrastructure continues to be maintained,' he added. He said the document serves as clear evidence of the government's unwavering commitment to disaster risk mitigation and reduction efforts, while also reflecting national aspirations towards building a more resilient community. - Bernama
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Works Ministry identifies 20 very high-risk slopes
PUTRAJAYA: The Works Ministry has identified 20 very high-risk slopes that require urgent prevention and repair works at an estimated cost of RM36 million, said its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said most of the very high-risk slopes are along the East-West Highway, and the others are at several locations nationwide. 'We will repair the slopes to ensure they will not pose a threat to lives and property,' he told the media after opening the 2025 National Slope Symposium, here today. At the event, Nanta also launched the National Slope Master Plan (PICN): Action Plan 2025–2030, designed to enhance the country's preparedness and strengthen disaster risk governance, particularly in managing landslide-related risks. He said the PICN was developed in line with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030 by the National Disaster Management Agency, with the aim of positioning Malaysia as a safe and resilient nation in disaster management. 'With the formulation of PICN, all parties essentially share a collective responsibility in efforts to reduce disaster risk, especially landslides, strengthen the governance of sustainable national slope management, and ensure that the safety of the people and the country's infrastructure continues to be maintained,' he added. He said the document serves as clear evidence of the government's unwavering commitment to disaster risk mitigation and reduction efforts, while also reflecting national aspirations towards building a more resilient community.
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
RM36 million needed to address 20 high-risk slopes, says Nanta
PUTRAJAYA: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that more than RM36 million is needed urgently to address 20 high-risk slopes across the country. "It is challenging to allocate such a sum, but to ensure that slopes do not endanger lives and property, we will address the issue," he said at a press conference held during the National Slope Symposium 2025 today. Most of the high-risk areas are located along the East-West highway, although other areas across the country are also affected. "Overall, there are 2,000 slopes, but only 20 are classified as high-risk and prioritised," he said. Work to address these high-risk slopes is expected to commence this year. Nanta said the government had allocated over RM563 million under the 2024 Budget for slope mitigation, but noted that the amount was insufficient. "Although we are truly grateful... we still need more than that," he said. Speaking on the National Slope Master Plan 2025–2030 launched at the event, Nanta said it serves as a strategic framework to guide slope management and ensure public safety while maintaining fiscal efficiency. "That is why we need a master plan - to guide our actions and planning," he added. The symposium was also attended by Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan and featured local and international presenters. Under the 2025 Budget, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that over RM250 million was allocated for slope repairs nationwide.
