The most trending stretch of road in Malaysia now is Jalan Temiang-Pantai in Negeri Sembilan, which has gone viral for resembling New Zealand, according to some. New Zealand or not, it’s very scenic, and in an age where social media is life, everyone wants a pic of the action. This has led to people parking on the emergency lane and gathering there – needless to say, this is dangerous.
Illegal too. The police has issued 48 summonses to motorists at Jalan Temiang-Pantai so far, and the main offence is parking on the emergency lane for gatherings and picture taking.
“There’s no problem in taking pictures, but don’t park your car on the emergency lane and disrupt traffic and bring danger to others,” said Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Mohamad Mat Yusop, who added that so far, there hasn’t been any accidents in the area. He was speaking to reporters at the state’s IPK in Seremban yesterday, reported by Sinar Harian.
The cop also said that while there’s no restrictions on activities such as cycling and jogging on the stretch as long as it doesn’t obstruct traffic and pose danger to anyone. He added that PDRM and related agencies will monitor and perform advocacy from time to time at Jalan Temiang-Pantai, which is a federal route.
A car club went viral recently when its members parked on the emergency lanes of both sides of the stretch for a photo op. By all means, do it for the gram, but be considerate to other motorists and don’t park on the emergency lane and make it a picnic spot. Drive safe.
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So can anyone clarify
what is the difference between
a) emergency lane
b) road shoulder
also a solid white line at the side of the road does mean that parking is allowed, unlike a solid yellow line.
Emergency lane are only for ambulance, fire engine etc for emergency use only. Road shoulder is just that .
Ironically can say that whoever took this pic must be illegally parking at emergency lane to get that angle. LOL
Stupid malaysian mentality
This is not a problem, but a great opportunity.
Malaysian solution – saman. When that scenic place in the middle of nowhere can be a great tourism spot.
Which is why Thailand is way better than Malaysia, promoting places in the middle of nowhere for tourists to flock to.
The MB of NS or JKR should take the initiative to have proper rest areas or coffee shops there
Are there any parking lots, if wanting take pictures of the landscape? If emergency lane is not allowed, would the motorists be allowed to park on the main lanes?
I used to hike along this route (from Ulu Temiang village) when it was still forested. Haven’t done so for more than 14 yrs. I’m shocked it’s become a hi-way now. I agree cars shouldn’t be allowed to park along that lane; it can bcome double parking; ppl can be selfish + irresponsible. Scenery like NZ? No lah!
NZ = Negeri Zembilan