Eighteen lives lost daily is tough to stomach, but Works Ministry data is finally pointing to the fix

KUCHING, Aug 14 — In Malaysia, an average of nearly 18 lives are lost daily due to road accidents, a figure that Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi described as deeply troubling. To address this alarming statistic, the Ministry of Works has implemented the Road Accident Management System (RAMS), a tool designed to systematically manage, analyze, and display road accident data.

The system, developed under the MYJalan initiative, helps identify 'blackspots' or locations where fatal accidents frequently occur on federal roads across the country. With RAMS, authorities can more accurately and swiftly plan and implement road safety interventions. The integration of data from the Integrated Police Reporting System, overseen by the police, further enhances the system's effectiveness.

Accurate and reliable data is crucial for planning safer, more efficient, and sustainable road infrastructure, according to Minister Linggi.