Melaka Allocates RM5 Mln To Upgrade Street Lighting This Year - Exco

ALOR GAJAH, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government has allocated RM5 million to upgrade street lighting, with new streetlights to be installed in phases this year.

State executive councillor for Public Works, Infrastructure, Public Facilities and Transport, Datuk Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer, said RM3.5 million of the allocation will be used to upgrade streetlights on state roads, while RM1.5 million is earmarked for roads under the Malaysian Road Records Information System (MARRIS), managed by the District and Land Offices.

He explained that the initiative aims to ensure road lighting is in good condition, particularly in rural and poorly lit areas, to reduce the risk of road accidents and enhance the comfort and safety of road users.

“The streetlight upgrade under this special allocation is expected to be carried out within the next two months. We are currently appointing a concessionaire for the project.

“With this allocation, we estimate that over 700 new solar-powered lights can be installed on dark or rural roads based on requests from local residents,” he told reporters after the Poghut Ayer Limau breaking-of-fast event in Kampung Seri Jeram yesterday.

He added that there has been high demand from road users in the Rim, Asahan, and Machap areas, as these routes are poorly lit, posing various safety risks.

He added that Melaka has also received an allocation of RM4 million this year to maintain existing streetlights and install new ones on federal roads in the state.

In a separate development, Hameed, who is also the Ayer Limau assemblyman, said a total cash prize of RM5,000 has been set aside for the winners of the TikTok Beraya competition in Masjid Tanah, which runs from today until March 23.

He explained that videos should showcase the Hari Raya experience in Masjid Tanah, be no longer than one minute and 30 seconds, and include the hashtags #berayadimasjidtanah and #masjidtanahkampungkita.

-- BERNAMA