Transport Infrastructure news in Sini Perak
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Sarawak launches Sarawak-Brunei-Sabah cross-border guidebook
Sarawak's Ministry of Transport and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation launched a cross-border operational guidebook to ease the movement of goods and passengers between Sarawak, Brunei and Sabah. The launch was held alongside a two-day workshop in Kuching reviewing two BIMP-EAGA land transport MoUs. Sarawak Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin said the guidebook is a practical reference for operators on documents, permits and cross-border requirements.
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Slope erosion at KM263.6 near Menora Tunnel fixed, route reopened, says Perak exco
A slope erosion on the North-South Expressway southbound near KM263.6, close to the Menora Tunnel and the Meru-Ipoh Utara stretch, was covered with waterproof sheeting and the route reopened within 24 hours. Perak exco Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin said PLUS and the Malaysian Highway Authority are monitoring the site and drafting long-term measures including slope reinforcement, steel netting, satellite monitoring and CCTV. Heavy rain of 65mm, above the usual 40mm, was blamed for the erosion.
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Perak proposes 24-hour CCTV to monitor Menora Tunnel slopes
The Perak government has proposed a 24-hour monitoring station with CCTV around the Menora Tunnel after a slope collapse last Friday. PLUS patrols and warning signs will be increased while early mitigation works continue pending a long-term fix.
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Left lane at KM263.6 southbound reopens after slope declared safe
The left lane at KM263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound, about two kilometres after the Menora Tunnel, reopened to all vehicles from 1pm today after the slope was declared safe. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said repair work on the slope will continue. A landslide occurred at 4.30pm yesterday during heavy rain, forcing the lane to be closed temporarily.
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Left lane at KM 263.6 of North-South Expressway southbound closed after landslide
The left lane at KM 263.6 of the North-South Expressway southbound has been closed after a landslide near the Menora Tunnel heading towards Ipoh. Perak police chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the closure is a precaution, with safety cones placed from KM 262.8 to KM 263.8 and CCTV and PLUS monitoring ongoing.
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Landslide at KM263.6: All southbound PLUS lanes reopened
All southbound lanes of the North-South Expressway at KM 263.6 reopened this evening after a landslide blocked the left lane. Traffic was backed up for eight kilometres from the Menora Tunnel towards Ipoh Utara, with delays of about 40 minutes. The highway authority advised drivers to be careful in the rain, and the cause of the landslide has not been confirmed.
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Tesla Malaysia Opens New Supercharger Site in Ipoh
Tesla Malaysia has opened a new V4 Supercharging station at AEON Mall Kinta City in Ipoh, Perak, its 21st in the country. The station completes Tesla's regional Supercharging network, enabling cross-country travel from Singapore through Malaysia to Thailand. Charging is free until 23 August.