KKR prepares PCA report to facilitate maintenance on JRTB highway
Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the PCA involves the use of technologies such as multi laser profiler, falling weight deflectometer, dynamic cone penetrometer and trial pit.
'The PCA began on March 13 and was completed on May 13. We are doing this (PCA) according to the latest, modern and internationally applicable methods.
'However, all the facilities or methods used depend on the allocations given, especially in building and repairing roads,' he told reporters today after checking out the location of the June 9 tragic bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) at KM 53 of JRTB here.
Nanta had previously announced that the crash location was among the sections along the highway that had been identified for upgrading work this year, with an allocation of RM55 million.
The minister also said that various initiatives have been taken since 2023 to improve the Gerik-Jeli route, especially on the FT04 Federal Road.
Nanta said funds totalling RM80 million were also allocated to cover 55 scopes of work under the Periodic Pavement Maintenance Programme, which aims to ensure that the route on the JRTB is in good condition.
'The Work Order approval will be issued when the scope of work is listed based on the recommendations from the PCA report,' he said.
In addition, Nanta said that RM3,585,000 was allocated for the Street Light and Signal Light Maintenance Project involving the maintenance of traffic lights and the installation of solar lights along the JRTB, which will begin this July.
He said that the installation of solar lights would also involve the location of the fatal bus tragedy.
'This project is currently in the procurement process by the Perak Public Works Department, and is expected to be completed by the end of October this year,' he said.
The ministry also gives assurance that all the allocations provided would be used optimally to ensure that maintenance work at JRTB was carried out efficiently and effectively, he added.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
15 hours ago
- The Star
QuickCheck: Are cash withdrawals at ATMs subject to an 8% SST tax?
MANY social media users have expressed concern over claims on TikTok that cash withdrawals from ATMs will soon be subject to an 8% Sales and Service Tax (SST). The videos showed people speculating about potential extra fees for ATM use, with some claiming that withdrawing RM1,000 could incur RM80 in taxes. Will basic ATM transactions be taxed under the expanded SST? Verdict: FALSE Basic ATM transactions do not incur SST. This fact was confirmed by the same social media users who had expressed concern when they saw the earlier claims. One Facebook user, Harun Mohd Shah, shared a clip of himself withdrawing cash without any such fee imposed, stating that the alleged charge was simply not there. Another, Abdullah Zawawi Ibnu Wahab, mentioned that he "tested" an ATM one early morning, ready to witness the purported surcharge, but found no evidence to support the claim. "There are those who even recorded a video and queued up early, all because they believed fake news," he remarked, adding that everyone ended up relieved that there was no such thing as 8% SST on ATM cash withdrawals. The confusion stems from statements that SST would be extended to certain financial services, which have prompted misunderstandings about which services might be taxed. However, Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican clarified that the 8% SST only applies to specific fee-based financial services, not to typical day-to-day banking. "If one reads the banking association's statement," he noted, "they mentioned only certain transactions, usually tied to commissions, would attract SST.' The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM), along with other banking associations, reassured the public that normal banking activities, including basic ATM withdrawals, deposit services, and routine transfers, do not fall under any new tax scheme. "Ordinary banking transactions remain free from this tax," the associations confirmed. MyCheck highlighted that the scope of service tax expansion largely concerns asset management or investment-based transactions that involve specific fees or commissions. Bank customers who require more information about upcoming changes are advised to consult their financial institutions directly rather than relying on hearsay. Authorities also urge the public to avoid spreading unverified news that could cause unnecessary panic. References: 1.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Two reports lodged against independent preacher for alleged fraud
SHAH ALAM: Selangor police have received two reports against an independent preacher over alleged fraud involving the development of a religious school, involving losses of RM140,000. State police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan (pic) said the reports were lodged in Gombak and Shah Alam by two women in their 40s. "The first victim is the owner of a company who knew the suspect, a local man in his 30s known to be an independent preacher, in 2020," he said in a statement on Sunday (July 6). "The suspect allegedly deceived the victim over the building of a religious school believed to be located in Selangor, to make three deposits totalling RM60,000 from August to September 2020." Comm Hussein said the second woman claimed that she made a payment of RM80,000 around 2019. He said the suspect allegedly used the name of a religious institution to gain the victims' trust. He reminded the public to always verify any requests for donations or investments, especially those involving religious and educational institutions, and not to proceed if their authenticity cannot be confirmed. "Avoid making financial transactions through personal accounts or companies that are not legally registered," he said. On Saturday (July 5), Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that his team was investigating a case involving the dissemination of pornographic videos by an independent preacher. ACP Iqbal said the investigation was carried out following a police report received from a woman, the second wife of the man in question, on June 16, alleging that the preacher had spread a video of his intimate relationship with his wives and several other women. Meanwhile, the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) has revoked the religious teaching credentials of an ustaz who was recently arrested by the police on suspicion of being involved in a criminal case in 2022. MAIS chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin said the individual had also been detained by the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) in September last year for teaching Islam without authorisation. – Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Police investigate religious school fraud cases involving independent preacher
SHAH ALAM: Selangor police have received two reports involving an independent preacher accused of fraud related to a religious school development project. The cases resulted in losses totalling RM140,000. State police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan stated that the reports were filed in Gombak and Shah Alam by two local women in their 40s. The first victim, a company owner, knew the suspect, a man in his 30s, since 2020. 'The suspect deceived the victim regarding the construction of a religious school in Selangor, leading to three transactions amounting to RM60,000 between August and September 2020,' said Hussein. The second victim reportedly paid RM80,000 in 2019. The suspect allegedly used the name of a religious institution to gain trust before securing funds for the school project. Hussein urged the public to remain cautious when dealing with unverified donation or investment requests, particularly those involving religious and educational institutions. 'Avoid financial transactions through unregistered personal or company accounts,' he advised. This development follows recent reports of an independent preacher under investigation for distributing intimate videos. Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim confirmed the probe after a report was lodged by the preacher's second wife on June 16. In a related matter, the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) revoked the teaching credentials of an ustaz arrested for suspected criminal involvement since 2022. MAIS chairman Datuk Salehuddin Saidin disclosed that the individual was previously detained by JAIS in September 2024 for unauthorised Islamic teachings.
