General : JKR Extends Streetlight Operating Hours During Haze - Ahmad Maslan
PONTIAN, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Public Works Department (JKR) will extend the operating hours of its streetlights by up to two hours during haze conditions to help improve visibility for road users.
PONTIAN, October 10 — The Public Works Department (JKR) has announced plans to extend the operating hours of its streetlights by up to two hours during periods of haze. This measure aims to improve visibility for road users, as haze conditions have reduced visibility and increased the risk of accidents, according to Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
Currently, streetlights operated by JKR typically run from 7 pm to 7 am, but the operating hours can be extended during haze conditions through the use of timer systems. Ahmad Maslan also suggested that local authorities, including municipal councils and city halls, should consider implementing similar measures to enhance road safety during haze.
The announcement comes after a tragic accident in which three siblings, aged between eight and 18, were killed in a motorcycle collision with a lorry on Jalan Parit Haji Sirat in Kayu Ara Pason, a town affected by hazy weather and limited visibility. Ahmad Maslan urged road users to exercise caution and prioritize safe visibility when driving in such conditions.
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