PUTRAJAYA, Aug 2 — The Works Ministry has spent a total of RM73.45 million to repair potholes and maintain street furniture on all Federal roads nationwide in the first six months of this year, its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said.
This was part of the government’s allocation for the My Jalan campaign, amounting to RM217.80 million, aimed at upgrading road safety infrastructure.
He said as of June 30, a total of 2,950 roads with potholes have been maintained, in addition to street furniture repair work, including guardrails, signages, faded road markings, drains, lamp posts and road dividers, among others.
Speaking to reporters after inspecting test works on the open toll payment system at the Putrajaya Toll Plaza earlier today, Nanta said the ministry is planning a campaign to overcome main issues involving the maintenance of road and street furniture maintenance.
The campaign will involve various parties, especially industry players, government and private agencies, to ensure the infrastructure is in good condition for the safety and comfort of users.
Separately, the ministry will provide a One Stop Centre complaint channel in the form of an app, to facilitate public complaints and speed up the processing of complaints received.
“The app can give us the exact location of a damaged road when there is a complaint so that action can be taken,” he said.
— Bernama
