Kuala lumpur: A total of 10,039 street lights have been installed at strategic locations along the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway to ensure the highest level of user safety. Deputy Minister of Works Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan confirmed the installations, which cover major junctions, P-turn locations, and flyovers. These measures align with the recommendations of the road safety audit, serving as the primary guideline for the design and construction of the country's road infrastructure.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Deputy Minister Ahmad Maslan also addressed areas lacking street lights, stating that the government would not compromise on safety. Additional protective features, including reflectors and road barriers, would be added to these areas. He explained the standard calculation for street lights by the Public Works Department, noting the need for one light every 30 meters. For the 786-kilometer stretch, 52,400 street lights would be required for both sides of the road, leaving 41,961 more lights yet to be installed. The cost for installing all required lights using solar power would reach half a billion ringgit.

During a session at Dewan Negara, Ahmad responded to Senator Roderick Wong Siew Lead's inquiry about street light installations to improve road safety. Ahmad also replied to a supplementary question about increasing rest and care areas along the highway. He mentioned that two rest and care areas have been completed, with another in the planning stage. Additionally, three one-way stops are finished, and two more are being planned, ensuring adequate facilities for road users.