Sungai Korok Tragedy: Govt Mulls Guardrails Along Riverbank – Ahmad Zahid

JERLUN, July 8 (Bernama) — The government will look into a proposal to install guardrails and street lights along Jalan Sungai Korok in Jitra, where a recent tragedy claimed the lives of six family members, said Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Deputy Prime Minister said he had been briefed by the Public Works Department (JKR) on infrastructure upgrades for the road, which connects Jitra to Jerlun.

“We will discuss with JKR the installation of guardrails along the riverbank, and I will make efforts to have street lights installed in that area as well as other poorly lit locations.

“Incidentally, I am also the chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion, and I will inform the relevant minister so immediate action can be taken,” he said.

He was speaking to reporters after visiting the home of the grandmother of Putri Qisya Nur Izzat, 12, in Kampung Bohor Karang here today.

Putri Qisya is the eldest daughter of Mohamad Azim Izat Ishak, 32, and Nurul Hidayah Khadijah Razman Efendi, 31, who perished along with their four children when their car plunged into Sungai Korok early last Saturday.

Ahmad Zahid said Putri Qisya will be adopted by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) to support her education all the way to university level.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said he had also advised Putri Qisya to stay strong in the face of this tragic loss and to grow up to be a righteous woman.

“God willing, MRSM (MARA Junior Science College) is ready to accept her next year, and her grandmother has agreed. All necessary assistance will be provided, and we will do our best to secure her future,” he said.

-- BERNAMA