Kuala lumpur: The Works Ministry has identified 94 strategic locations across Peninsular Malaysia for road safety infrastructure upgrades this year, involving a total allocation of RM33.05 million. Its Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that 77 locations fall under the Blackspot Programme with an allocation of RM27.85 million, while another 17 are part of the Signalised At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing (LPKSI) Programme involving RM5.2 million.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the projects are set to benefit residents in 11 states and 36 districts by improving road safety and enhancing the well-being of road users in the affected areas. "Among the key initiatives undertaken through the Public Works Department (JKR) to comprehensively improve road safety infrastructure is the Blackspot Programme, which is the ministry's strategic approach to addressing high-risk locations identified through analysis of Road Accident Management System (RAMS) data used nationwide since 2021," Nanta said.
He made these remarks during the presentation of project awards and Letters of Acceptance for the MADANI Care Programme: Road Safety Infrastructure Upgrading Programme 2026. Nanta explained that Blackspot locations are identified based on criteria such as three similar crashes or five different types of crashes occurring within three years and within a radius of 50 metres from the centre or 100 metres along a road stretch.
"From 2021 to 2025, a total of 342 Blackspot locations have been successfully treated involving an overall allocation of RM118.5 million, helping to improve road safety infrastructure, reduce accident risks and better protect road users," he added.
To further improve pedestrian safety, the ministry has implemented the LPKSI programme since 2018, with 154 locations equipped with the facility involving a total allocation of RM39.79 million as of this year. "Up to 2025, a total of 154 locations have been equipped with LPKSI facilities involving a total allocation of RM39.79 million, helping to improve pedestrian safety, reduce accident risks and enhance public confidence in safer road infrastructure," Nanta said.
During the ceremony, he also presented Letters of Acceptance to 32 contractors for Phase Two of the Blackspot Programme and certificates of appreciation to 35 contractors who completed Phase One projects and 10 contractors under the LPKSI programme. In a later press conference, Nanta noted that Blackspot locations also include roads frequently damaged by floods.
"We also work closely with relevant agencies such as local authorities and the Department of Irrigation and Drainage where rivers are involved in identifying Blackspot locations across Peninsular Malaysia, and the programme will be expanded to Sabah and Sarawak in the future," he concluded.