Perak has launched its first traffic light system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce traffic congestion. Recently, the Ipoh City Council (MBI) signed a service subscription agreement with Telekom Malaysia (TM) for the Smart Traffic Light with Intelligence Analytic (STARS) system, which uses AI, high-definition cameras and video analytics to analyse and optimise traffic flow.
According to Perak youth and sports, communications and multimedia committee chairman Khairul Shahril Mohamed, the STARS system has been trialled since last November at four intersections along Jalan Sultan Idris Shah.
He added that the system can help smoothen traffic flow by up to 51% during peak hours, which will not only save time and cost for road users, but also reduce carbon emissions within Ipoh by as much as 7,500 kg. The smart traffic lights would eventually be installed statewide, reports NST, in line with MBI’s goal of transforming Ipoh into a low carbon city by 2030.
The STARS system is linked to the Ipoh Integrated Operation Centre (IIOC), which is the heart of the Ipoh Smart City Action Plan, serving as a smart control centre with the ability to process Big Data using AI and Internet of Things (IoT) powered by a 5G network.
Working together with TM and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), MBI said in its release that Ipoh has become the first city in the northern region to get 5G access at a speed of 1 GB per second. The city plans to add another 98 5G sites in the Greater Ipoh region by October this year, with statewide coverage also in the works.
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This is going to be interesting to watch. I really hope it works out well for the rest to follow.
A.I. or not depending on the people that operating behind. For example, traffic light in front of Bangunan LTAT was shut-off for CONTRA-FLOW into Jln Imbi simply with cones on 28Jun. Traffic was silky smooth as no waiting.
Subsequently, traffic light reactivated. Everything back to square one. Everyone jamming there for no reason.
Kudos Perak BN Gomen for using SMART AI way forward and innovation to manage traffic. Penang DAP Gomen should have been smart enough to use SMART AI to manage their epic traffic jams but building imaginary tunnels are more important. They are not so smart as BN.
Please note tthe DBI cannot even fix the bulbs in ttraffic lights for over 2 months.All 3 bulbs are fused.
I have made a complaint on thèir site. Till today the bulbs are NOT replaced.
Do we need AI?
Good job Ipoh City Council using latest technology to reduce heavy traffic jam in the city. If not mistaken Israel are applied this AI to reduce traffic congestion, and the result is excellent.
Hopefully Klang Valley/Subang Airport/Puchong will use AI ASAP too. Nearest LRT/MRT stations are just roughly 7KM away from my place, but it took me bloody 30-45 mins to reach there :C
I don’t need the smart traffics: just repair the potholes and broken streaks on roads: Chamberlain Hulu, Tengku Bainun Riad, Chung Thye Phin Road …. All the roads cause bumps and damage to tyres and cars!!! Do that is more important than all the Ai stuff!!!!
Just repair the roads… no Ai stuff… in Ipoh
As a concerned Perakian, I have my reservation on its effectiveness, which firstly requires a disciplined, determined & above all a government & civil servants who are sincere and responsible so as to make the system function effectively – this is where the problem is with poorly maintained roads, poor enforcement of laws & above all the level of corruption that exists and which is so deeply rooted that it is next to impossible to eradicate.
As Perakian too I disagree. Our state Government have been the cleanest since 4 years ago. Whatever problems stems from the lack of maintenance and emptying of the coffers by the previous state Government.
STARS system will work < 6 month after that TAK BOLIH PAKAI
Now at Jln Sultan Idris Shah only, See what happen after 6 month see any traffic jam?
Don’t worry, the traffic system is outsourced to a foreign traffic system design company. It will be maintained 24-7 if payment is up-to-date.
Your welcome