THE Works Ministry (KKR) is ready to hold discussions with the Ministry of Transport on the installation of Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras in areas where road accidents often occur.

Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the installation of AWAS cameras is one of the solutions to reduce the rate of road accidents in such areas.

“This (the installation of AWAS cameras) has not yet been planned but the possibility is there. Whatever method can assure better safety of road users, we are ready to discuss with any ministry,” he told reporters today.

He said KKR allocated a total of RM1.7 million for maintenance of the federal road FT058 Jalan Bidor – Teluk Intan, the site of many accidents in recent times.

He added that KKR had allocated RM42.4 million for maintenance work on 1514km of federal roads in Perak.

“Several upgrading projects are also being implemented, namely the replacement of several bridges – Sungai Bogak Bridge in Kerian district, Sungai Air Puteh Bridge in Larut, Matang and Selama districts, Manjung Bridge, and the Sungai Kinchap bridge in Kampar,” he said.

Nanta added that his ministry had approved an initial allocation of RM30 million this year for the upgrading of the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway.

“The allocation involves maintenance of an over 40-year-old road, which caused complaints from motorists plying the road,” said Nanta, who added that KKR will conduct a survey of the road soon. – Bernama, May 18, 2023.