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Malaysia Painted Roads That Glow in the Dark Instead of Lights—Until an Overlooked Problem Shut It Down

Summary by The Daily Galaxy
In late 2023, a quiet stretch of road outside Semenyih, Malaysia, caught the attention of drivers for an unexpected reason—it glowed. Not from overhead lights, but from a special photoluminescent paint designed to absorb sunlight during the day and shine softly through the night. No wires. No electricity. Just smart design. It looked like a clever fix for a real problem. Malaysia’s rural roads, often poorly lit or not lit at all, have long been …
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The Daily Galaxy broke the news in on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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