Kuala Lumpur: The Works Ministry has identified 20 very high-risk slopes that require urgent prevention and repair works at an estimated cost of RM36 million, said its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He noted that most of these high-risk slopes are located along the East-West Highway, with others scattered across various locations nationwide.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nanta made these remarks during the opening of the 2025 National Slope Symposium. During the event, he also launched the National Slope Master Plan (PICN): Action Plan 2025-2030, which aims to enhance the country’s preparedness and strengthen disaster risk governance, focusing on landslide-related risks.

The PICN was developed in alignment with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030 by the National Disaster Management Agency. Its objective is to position Malaysia as a safe and resilient nation in disaster management. Nanta emphasized that the plan involves all parties sharing collective responsibility to reduce disaster risks, particularly landslides, and to strengthen the governance of sustainable national slope management.

He concluded by stating that the document serves as clear evidence of the government’s commitment to disaster risk mitigation and reduction efforts, reflecting national aspirations towards building a more resilient community.