Government Allocates RM25.2 Million to Install 3,000 Solar LED Street Lights at Highway Black Spots
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has launched a major road safety initiative with an allocation of RM25.2 million for the installation of solar-powered LED street lights at 32 accident-prone and high-risk locations along highways nationwide.
The project, implemented under the Madani Monitoring programme, will see approximately 3,000 lighting poles installed to improve visibility and enhance safety for motorists travelling along some of the country’s busiest expressways.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to reducing road accidents and creating a safer highway environment for all users.
“The government takes road accidents very seriously because the impact extends beyond the loss of lives to families and the country’s economy.
“The original allocation announced in Budget 2026 was RM30 million, but for this initial phase we are allocating RM25 million first. The remaining amount will be released according to future requirements,” he said.
He spoke to reporters after handing over Letters of Acceptance (SST) to four contractors appointed to implement the project here today.
Also present were Works Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim, Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) chairman Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad, LLM director-general Datuk Mohd Hadzmir Yusoff and Public Works Department director-general Datuk Ibrahim Esa.
Alexander said the issuance of the SSTs means physical works can begin immediately, with the entire project targeted for completion by the end of November this year.
He added that the total value of the contracts awarded amounts to RM25,248,813.08.
The largest portion of the project involves the installation of 1,005 solar LED light poles worth RM8.11 million at 12 locations along the North-South Expressway (E1) northbound, stretching from the Sungai Buloh Interchange to the Gurun Interchange.
Another 567 poles valued at RM5.09 million will be installed at six locations along the Seremban-Port Dickson Expressway (E29) and the southern stretch of the North-South Expressway (E2), covering the Senawang to Pedas Linggi interchanges.
Meanwhile, 738 light poles costing RM6.25 million will be installed at five locations along the E2 southbound route between the Ayer Keroh Interchange and Yong Peng North Interchange.
The remaining 690 poles, valued at RM5.77 million, will be placed at nine locations covering the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway, East Coast Expressway Phase 1 and East Coast Expressway Phase 2.
Alexander said the adoption of solar-powered LED technology aligns with the government’s sustainability agenda while offering long-term cost savings through reduced electricity consumption and maintenance requirements.
“Good lighting is crucial, especially in areas with a high accident rate.
“We hope this project will significantly improve road safety and give motorists greater confidence when travelling at night,” he said.
LLM director-general Mohd Hadzmir said the authority uses its MH Roads monitoring system to analyse accident statistics and identify black spots throughout the national highway network.
He explained that out of the 32 locations selected, nine have been officially classified as black spots due to their high severity of accidents.
“The remaining locations are areas identified as having high-risk potential and requiring early preventive measures.
“We will closely monitor the effectiveness of these solar LED installations to determine whether they contribute to a reduction in accident rates,” he said.
According to Mohd Hadzmir, once the project is completed, maintenance responsibilities will be handed over to the respective highway concessionaires under the supervision of LLM.
The initiative is expected to become one of the government’s key road safety measures this year, combining infrastructure upgrades with sustainable technology to create safer and more efficient highways across Malaysia.
