Bus crash site among key highway sections set for upgrades, says Nanta

RM55 mil allocated to upgrade sections of East-West Highway, including site of UPSI bus crash

Works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said a RM55 million allocation will be used to improve the East-West Highway (JRTB) this year. Several key sections of the highway have been identified for upgrading works, including the site of the tragic accident that recently claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Nanta noted in a recent Facebook post that since 2023, various initiatives have been undert…

Works Minister stresses on road safety innovation, broader tech use following Gerik-Jeli bus tragedy

by DayakDaily Team KUCHING, June 6: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi highlighted the pressing need for all stakeholders to harness advanced technologies to improve road safety in Malaysia. After chairing the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Council Meeting yesterday, Nanta stressed that technological innovation can play a crucial role in reducing road accidents – including tragic incidents like the recent Gerik-Jeli East West …

Bus crash site among key highway sections set for upgrades, says Nanta

The works minister says RM55 million has been allocated for road improvements this year.