Johor bahru: The Pasir Gudang Highway, once ranked as the second worst road in Malaysia, is no longer in the notorious category following continuous improvement efforts by the state government.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Public Works, Transportation, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh announced that the highway is under constant surveillance to maintain its improved status. This includes reviewing strategic plans to divert overloaded vehicles that frequently use the highway.

Mohamad Fazli stated, 'When we first took over monitoring of the Pasir Gudang Highway, it was ranked the second worst road in Malaysia, but now it is no longer in the top 10 worst roads in the country.' He emphasized that ongoing efforts are required, especially concerning the monitoring of heavy vehicles that traverse the highway due to nearby industrial activity.

During the Johor State Assembly sitting, Mohamad Fazli addressed a supplementary question from Baharudin Mohamed Taib (BN-Permas) regarding the completion timeline for the Pasir Gudang Highway expansion project. He highlighted that the state government has actively pressed contractors involved in the widening project to accelerate repairs on damaged sections.

Furthermore, Mohamad Fazli directed that the project area be adequately lit for public safety, moving beyond the current reliance on blinker lights at specific points. This initiative aims to enhance overall road safety for users.

The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has also intervened, instructing both the Johor Bahru City Council and Pasir Gudang City Council to ensure effective management of road maintenance, street lighting, and public facilities along the highway.