The government is considering requiring that highway concessionaires take responsibility for the maintenance of street lamps on major roads, reported New Straits Times. The move is aimed at ensuring that road lighting is systematically monitored and maintained, and for any issues to be addressed promptly and efficiently, said works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
“Following suggestions from members of parliament, we are looking at including road lighting under standard operating procedures for concessionaires. This will enable more organised and regular monitoring and allow immediate repairs when needed,” the works minister said.
The works ministry had requested RM324 million for road lighting and traffic signals in 2026, and of that sum, Perak is set to receive the largest allocation at RM75.5 million, followed by Johor at RM45 million.
Other allocations include Kedah (RM35.7 million), Kelantan (RM33.85 million), Selangor (RM32.5 million), Pahang (RM26.8 million), Terengganu (RM26.26 million), Negri Sembilan (RM24 million), Melaka (RM18.1 million), and Perlis (RM6.8 million).
“These funds will cover the installation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signals, ensuring safer and better-lit highways,” Nanta said.
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toll cronies so cunning, they took the toll profits but street lights costs pass the buck to taxpayer
should be done ages ago
Lah, gitu ke.. kutip tol, tapi lampu mintak duit rakyat. Patut dah berzaman benda ni stop.
Duh. Of cos they should pay for it. If we have to pay to maintain the lights then the toll should be removed
Wait — are the street lights the minister is referring to actually located on the highway itself? Does the term “major roads” in this article also refer to the highway? If so, does that mean these lights have been funded by taxpayers, including those who don’t even use the highway?