Faulty Traffic Light Causing Accidents
By Chuah Bee Kim
MOTORISTS plying Jalan Endau-Mersing, near Mersing, are appealing to the local authorities to repair a traffic light there that has not been functioning for more than a month.
The faulty traffic light has caused many accidents at the junction leading to the Mersing beach.
A motorist Mohd Nor Azman Mat Sani, 17, said the traffic light is situated on the main road to Kuantan and many vehicles ply the stretch daily.
"Before this, the traffic light only showed red all the time but now it doesn't show any light at all.
" It poses a danger to motorists as many, who are not locals, travel at high speed along the road.
"Residents living in Kampung Makam and Kampung Mersing Kanan also use the road," Nor said.
Wahab Samad, 52, a resident, said the faulty traffic light did not only cause road mishaps, but also traffic jams, especially during festive seasons.
"Usually, during school holidays or public holidays, there will be droves of holidaymakers making their way to the Mersing beach.
"This usually results in traffic congestion along the stretch," Wahab said, adding that the local authorities should take action immediately as it concerns public safety.
Meanwhile, Mersing district Public Works Department (PWD) engineer Mohd Nazri Ali said the traffic lights had to be shut down due to technical problems.
He said action would be taken immediately to ensure that public safety was not compromised.
Nazri also said PWD had already instructed a contractor to repair the traffic light.
Source: NST - Monday, May 2, 2011
Residents said school buses, taxis, factory buses and heavy lorries travelling to and from 10 housing projects nearby use the Jalan Khalidi-Jalan Junid crossroad regularly.
Resident Anuar Rahmat said accidents were a common occurrence at the crossroad. He said motorcyclists who tended to speed were a danger to children who cycle to school.
"The roads have become busier after new housing projects came up in the area.
"There is a popular restaurant at the junction and customers like to park their cars by the side of the road.
"As a result, the place is very busy, especially during peak hours," he said.
Kampung Parit Jong Development and Safety Commitee chairman Mohamad Hussin said he submitted a request to the local authorities last year for traffic lights to be installed at the crossroad.
"I hope my request will be approved as soon as possible so that the area will be a safer place and untoward incidents can be prevented."
He also complained that motorcyclists and car drivers had a habit of speeding when they were using newly tarred roads.
Sources: New Straits Times
By Chuah Bee Kim
The traffic light in Jalan Endau-Mersing has not been functioning for more than a month. — Picture by Sahlina Sahkirin
The faulty traffic light has caused many accidents at the junction leading to the Mersing beach.
A motorist Mohd Nor Azman Mat Sani, 17, said the traffic light is situated on the main road to Kuantan and many vehicles ply the stretch daily.
"Before this, the traffic light only showed red all the time but now it doesn't show any light at all.
" It poses a danger to motorists as many, who are not locals, travel at high speed along the road.
"Residents living in Kampung Makam and Kampung Mersing Kanan also use the road," Nor said.
Wahab Samad, 52, a resident, said the faulty traffic light did not only cause road mishaps, but also traffic jams, especially during festive seasons.
"Usually, during school holidays or public holidays, there will be droves of holidaymakers making their way to the Mersing beach.
"This usually results in traffic congestion along the stretch," Wahab said, adding that the local authorities should take action immediately as it concerns public safety.
Meanwhile, Mersing district Public Works Department (PWD) engineer Mohd Nazri Ali said the traffic lights had to be shut down due to technical problems.
He said action would be taken immediately to ensure that public safety was not compromised.
Nazri also said PWD had already instructed a contractor to repair the traffic light.
Source: NST - Monday, May 2, 2011
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Skudai Assemblyman Petitioned Twice To Local Council For Traffic Lights
By AUSTIN CAMOENS
JOHOR BARU: A close friend to Skudai assemblyman Dr Boo Cheng Hau died in a road accident at a dangerous junction here.
Dr Boo had petitioned twice this year for traffic lights to be installed between Jalan Kebudayaan and Jalan Kebangsaan 19.
In relating to the story of his friend’s demise, the assemblyman said he noticed a motorcyclist lying on the road around 12.30pm on Thursday.
“I stopped my car at the scene to aid the motorcyclist and realised he was my friend Jimmy Lee Lai Choon,” he said.
Dr Boo said he examined Lee at the scene and noticed he fractured both legs and suffered abdominal bruising due to the collision.
“He was in a semi-conscious state when I put him on an intravenous fluid drip to stabilise his condition while waiting for an ambulance to respond.”
The victim, added Dr Boo, was rushed to the hospital half an hour later and underwent surgery for intestinal injuries.
Lee succumbed to his injuries a day later.
Lee’s sister-in-law Chen Siew Lin said the accident could have been avoided if traffic lights had been installed at the junction.
“I have noticed many accidents occurring at the junction previously but now it has claimed the life of one of my family members,” she said.
Dr Boo said he had petitioned to the Johor Baru Central Municipal Council (MPJBT) twice but to no avail.
“I received numerous complaints from residents over the accident-prone intersection, such a tragic loss could have been avoided if the authorities has taken action,” he said.
When contacted Johor Baru (North) deputy OCPD Supt Mohd Akhir Ishak confirmed the accident took place there on Thursday.
“We are investigating the case under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving,” he said.
In relation to the matter, MPJBT president Md Fuzi Ahmad Shahimi said he was aware about the accident-prone intersection.
“We will install a traffic light system there next year,” he said.
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Traffic Lights Soon At 'Junction Of Death'
Ben Tan
THE Masai residents committee wants the Johor Baru Central City Council (MPJBT) to install traffic lights at a road junction in Jalan Suria 8, Bandar Seri Alam, immediately.
Committee member Abdul Rahim Chavon, 43, said residents were calling the junction simpang maut (junction of death) because more than 30 accidents had occurred there within a few months.
He said there was a lot of traffic at the junction because it was used by motorists travelling from Bandar Seri Alam to Masai town.
"Of late, the junction is very busy because motorists use it to commute to a private hospital, supermarket and commercial area nearby."
Rahim urged the authorities to act immediately because more lives would be at risk if the situation was not resolved.
MPJBT councillor Abdul Rahim Latif said the council was in the process of appointing a contractor to put up traffic lights at junction.
"I am aware of the sudden surge in motorists in the Jalan Suria 8 area since the shophouses opened for business a few months ago.
"I advise motorists in Bandar Seri Alam to be extra careful when going through the junction to avoid mishaps," he said.
Traffic Lights Needed To Stop Accidents
Sim Bak Heng
RESIDENTS of Taman Pulai Indah in Johor Baru want the Johor Baru Central Municipal Council to install traffic lights at a road junction where several accidents have happened.
There was an incident of two separate accidents occurring there within a span of four hours.
None of the road accidents at the Jalan Persiaran Indah-Jalan Bayan junction have been fatal so far.
Road user, Ramlah Radi, said some motorists did not bother to stop at the junction to check for oncoming vehicles from the left or right, and this had resulted in accidents.
"Although there are yellow boxes at the junction, accidents still occur. This shows that many of the drivers do not practise courtesy on the road.
"We have appealed to the relevant authorities to install traffic lights there but there has been no reply," she said.
Ramlah urged the Majlis Perbandaran Johor Baru Tengah to consider the plight of the residents.
Ben Tan
THE Masai residents committee wants the Johor Baru Central City Council (MPJBT) to install traffic lights at a road junction in Jalan Suria 8, Bandar Seri Alam, immediately.
| More than 30 accidents have occurred at this junction in Jalan Suria 8, in Bandar Seri Alam, in the last few months. — Picture by Kalam Hadi |
He said there was a lot of traffic at the junction because it was used by motorists travelling from Bandar Seri Alam to Masai town.
"Of late, the junction is very busy because motorists use it to commute to a private hospital, supermarket and commercial area nearby."
Rahim urged the authorities to act immediately because more lives would be at risk if the situation was not resolved.
MPJBT councillor Abdul Rahim Latif said the council was in the process of appointing a contractor to put up traffic lights at junction.
"I am aware of the sudden surge in motorists in the Jalan Suria 8 area since the shophouses opened for business a few months ago.
"I advise motorists in Bandar Seri Alam to be extra careful when going through the junction to avoid mishaps," he said.
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Traffic Lights Needed To Stop Accidents
Sim Bak Heng
RESIDENTS of Taman Pulai Indah in Johor Baru want the Johor Baru Central Municipal Council to install traffic lights at a road junction where several accidents have happened.
| A lorry stops at the side of the road after a collision with another vehicle. — Pictures by Tamam Othman |
| One of the cars involved in the numerous accidents that have occured at the Jalan Persiaran Indah-Jalan Bayan junction. ****** |
There was an incident of two separate accidents occurring there within a span of four hours.
None of the road accidents at the Jalan Persiaran Indah-Jalan Bayan junction have been fatal so far.
Road user, Ramlah Radi, said some motorists did not bother to stop at the junction to check for oncoming vehicles from the left or right, and this had resulted in accidents.
"Although there are yellow boxes at the junction, accidents still occur. This shows that many of the drivers do not practise courtesy on the road.
"We have appealed to the relevant authorities to install traffic lights there but there has been no reply," she said.
Ramlah urged the Majlis Perbandaran Johor Baru Tengah to consider the plight of the residents.
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Traffic Lights Needed At Busy Crossroad
DRIVERS put their lives at risk every time they use a busy crossroad in Muar because there are no traffic lights. | Accidents occur frequently at the Jalan Khalidi-Jalan Junid crossroad in Muar. — Picture by Jamaludin Husin |
Resident Anuar Rahmat said accidents were a common occurrence at the crossroad. He said motorcyclists who tended to speed were a danger to children who cycle to school.
"The roads have become busier after new housing projects came up in the area.
"There is a popular restaurant at the junction and customers like to park their cars by the side of the road.
"As a result, the place is very busy, especially during peak hours," he said.
Kampung Parit Jong Development and Safety Commitee chairman Mohamad Hussin said he submitted a request to the local authorities last year for traffic lights to be installed at the crossroad.
"I hope my request will be approved as soon as possible so that the area will be a safer place and untoward incidents can be prevented."
He also complained that motorcyclists and car drivers had a habit of speeding when they were using newly tarred roads.
Sources: New Straits Times
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