AI adoption can cut road maintenance costs, says Nanta
GOMBAK: Industry players have been urged to adopt digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency of road maintenance while optimising costs and avoiding excessive spending.
GOMBAK: Government officials are encouraging the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance road maintenance efficiency, reduce costs and prevent overspending, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The minister emphasized the importance of innovation and resourcefulness in leveraging these tools to balance financial constraints while upgrading the nation's road infrastructure.
Speaking after the groundbreaking ceremony for the third tunnel and the widening of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway, Nanta stressed the need for prioritizing road maintenance quality, as much of the country's road infrastructure has become outdated and insufficient to handle modern heavy-vehicle traffic. He emphasized that investing in road infrastructure and safety is not merely about physical spending but a critical government measure to save lives.
Nanta also highlighted the government's commitment to reducing road accidents, as statistics from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) reveal a worrying daily death toll of 18 people in road accidents across the country.
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