Efforts to address shortage already underway via TVET programmes, says Nanta

Request a core priority in budget, says Nanta

First step to Multi-Lane Fast Flow system aims to ease toll plaza congestions, offer users smoother, more flexible journeys

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — A special meeting has been held to discuss efforts to improve telecommunications and Internet coverage on highways, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Works Ministry (KKR) has acknowledged the legal proceedings involving one of its civil servants, who was charged under the Penal Code at a Magistrate’s Court two days ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The Works Ministry (KKR) will include the involvement of independent auditors as a new component in highway maintenance contracts starting next year.

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 — A total of 12 out of 41 health facility construction projects scheduled for this year under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) have been completed as of June 16, according to the Health Ministry (MOH).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will conduct four follow-up proceedings starting tomorrow, including on the management of the Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system project under the Works Ministry (KKR) and Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), said its chairman Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The Malaysian Highway Authority and Public Works Department will ensure all new roads and highways will be designed and built with wildlife tunnels to create safe passages for these animals.

SUNGAI BULOH, March 28 — Heavy vehicles carrying loads exceeding the permissible laden weight are the main cause of road damage, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Works Ministry (KKR) received a total of 14,031 complaints such as road damage and potholes through the MYJalan application from August of last year until April 19.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — In preparation for the increase in the number of vehicles on the highway which is expected to cause traffic jams, smart lane lanes are activated this festive season.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — A strategic collaboration has been forged between the Public Works Ministry (KKR), the Transport Ministry (MOT) and the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) in the implementation of road maintenance in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — A total of 182 projects, worth RM4.63 billion, carried out under the Works Ministry (KKR) have been completed, said Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 — The Works Ministry (KKR) will temporarily reduce the speed limit on all federal roads nationwide from 90 kilometres per hour (km/h) to 80 km/h starting tomorrow until February 13 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration.

JELI, Jan 6 — The Public Works Ministry (KKR) has allocated more than RM50 million to repair road damages and collapses in the current flood throughout the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — Malaysia's construction industry is expected to grow by between five and six percent next year, with an estimated project development value of RM180 billion, according to the Works Ministry (KKR).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — Temporary repairs were carried out at the entry ramp to the Maju Expressway (MEX) and the MyTown shopping centre at Kampung Pandan roundabout, Cheras and KM 8.2 in the direction of Kepong on the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) on Friday, following accidents that occurred at both locations.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 —The Works Ministry (KKR) has requested an increase in allocations in the Budget 2024 to focus on the maintenance and periodic works of highways and roads nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Works Ministry (KKR) has allocated a total of RM3.46 billion for the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system by 2025 to overcome to reduce congestion on highways, especially at toll plazas.