Bentong MP calls for periodic assessments of mature trees
This follows the deaths of four people whose vehicle was crushed by a falling tree on Jalan Karak Lama yesterday.
Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman has called for regular assessments of mature trees along Jalan Karak Lama in light of a tragic incident. Four individuals lost their lives when the vehicle they were traveling in was crushed by a falling tree yesterday. The MP urged the works ministry, the public works department, and road maintenance concessionaires to collaborate with experts to conduct thorough technical assessments of the trees.
The road's steep terrain and mature trees have posed persistent challenges, a matter previously discussed at district meetings. Past landslides and treefall events underscore the necessity for systematic environmental risk management. Periodic evaluations of tree health, root stability, and soil structure can inform pruning and treatment measures, according to the MP.
Moreover, road asset management practices should prioritize monitoring mature vegetation and slopes in anticipation of severe weather and the upcoming monsoon season. Young Syefura's office will continue to oversee the execution of these measures in future discussions. She also implored stakeholders and local residents to promptly report any potentially hazardous trees to the appropriate authorities.
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