Recently, we reported on how the MyJalan application has successfully solved many of the road issues that were reported through the app. Now, the app is planned for an expansion, which will transform it from just a complaint platform into a national database for road management across Malaysia.
This was confirmed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who shared the key points of the MyJalan 2025 Programme Road Data Seminar and Engagement Session on his Facebook page. He explained that the decision was made after it was found that 70% of the complaints involved state roads and local authorities (PBT), while the remainder concerned federal roads.
“These numbers clearly indicate we can no longer move separately,” he added. “Roads are the veins of the people, and the solution must be implemented through the cooperation of all parties.”
According to him, the challenges in this matter include the road data system in Malaysia, which is still fragmented, the issue of roads without ownership, incomplete inventories, and public complaints that are not interconnected between systems.
He also added that the first five states will be sharing their road data by 2026, and in 2027 another eight states will be submitting their records. Nanta added that the goal is to have 80% of the integrated road data consolidated nationally. All of this planning will be presented in a Cabinet meeting after receiving all the feedback and input possible. He also stated that he aims for this to be completed by the end of the year.
“With complete, accurate and uniform data, we are not only able to plan infrastructure more strategically, but also accelerate the resolution of citizens’ grievances, improve road safety, and support the Madani Malaysia aspiration,” Nanta stated. “Only with reliable data and open partnership between the Federal, State and PBT, can the citizens truly benefit from the massive investments we devote annually into road development.”
(Source: Alexander Nanta Linggi via Facebook)
