KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — RM2.8 billion has been set aside to maintain Federal roads and reduce accidents caused by unsafe road conditions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
RM1 billion is specifically earmarked for the immediate repair of non-primary roads including secondary roads, Felda roads, industrial roads, and roads damaged by floods.
“RM450 million is also allocated for G1 to G4 contractors, an increase from RM300 million this year,” he said when tabling Budget 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Meanwhile, for state roads, RM5.5 billion in Malaysian Road Records Information System (Marris) funds have been allocated, and road cleaning efforts will also be improved, covering drains, water drainage, road shoulders, and surrounding areas to ensure safety.
“The government has approved the procurement of a temporary Bailey bridge for all state governments using the 2025 Marris allocation as an initial preparation for dealing with road malfunction caused by floods,” Anwar said.
Meanwhile, RM178 million has been allocated to install new street lights and smart traffic lights on Federal roads nationwide.
“A total of RM30 million has also been set aside to continue leveraging the role of 115 District Engineers as the frontline in expediting repairs on potholed Federal roads.
“The government has agreed to install High-Speed Weight in Motion systems at selected locations to curb road accidents caused by overloaded vehicles,” he said.
— Bernama
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