THE speed limit on federal roads nationwide will be reduced by 10km per hour (km/h) from January 18 to 27 in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations. 

Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said during this period, the speed limit on federal roads will be lowered to 80km/h from 90km/h. 

“This is one of the safety and monitoring measures taken by the government to enhance safety and reduce the risk of road crashes that often occur during the festive season,” he said at the launch of the Integrated Ops and Road Safety Campaign in conjunction with the 2023 Chinese New Year celebrations today. 

The annual campaign themed “Pandu Cermat, Sampai Selamat” was the first strategic collaboration between the Works Ministry and the Transport Ministry. 

Nanta said his ministry has identified 76 crash hotspots along federal roads and will continue to monitor these locations.

He said the government carried out repairs at 53 crash blackspots along federal roads throughout last year, at a cost of RM17.2 million, to ensure the safety and comfort of road users.

Under the Road Infrastructure Improvement Programme, he said streetlights were installed at 40 crash hotspots on federal roads last year at a cost of RM4.7 million. – Bernama, January 17, 2023.