Kota bharu: The Kelantan Public Works Department (JKR) has begun early preparations for this year's monsoon season. Its director, Nik Soh Yaacoub, outlined measures including inspecting road structures, ensuring logistics readiness, and repairing damaged roads.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nik Soh stated that all districts have been instructed to be prepared, with logistics arrangements, officer assignments, and other steps in place to ensure flood response plans are implemented smoothly. Directives have also been issued to repair damaged roads, particularly at identified hotspot locations. Nik Soh emphasized JKR Kelantan's commitment to working closely with other agencies to ensure swift action if public infrastructure is damaged during floods.

It was previously reported that the Works Ministry identified more than 1,000 localities nationwide as high-risk accident areas, or blackspots, including federal roads with inadequate lighting, sharp bends, and damaged structures.

Regarding the JKR Merdeka Trek, Nik Soh mentioned that the convoy will travel through 10 districts in Kelantan starting today, in the spirit of patriotism ahead of the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations. Now in its second edition, the trek involves Kelantan JKR staff, including district engineers and division heads, covering more than 500 kilometres over two days.

The journey begins at Kota Bharu JKR and continues through Bachok JKR, Pasir Puteh JKR, Machang JKR, Kuala Krai JKR, Gua Musang JKR, Tanah Merah JKR, Jeli JKR, Tumpat JKR, and Pasir Mas JKR. A total of 130 participants on motorcycles will carry the Jalur Gemilang throughout the trip. This initiative aims to promote the National Day celebrations while fostering camaraderie with JKR staff across the state.