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The pothole problem exposes deep-rooted flaws in road construction and maintenance practices in Malaysia. – MASRY CHE ANI/THESUN

Underlying woes of potholes Report on — page 4 Persistent problem tied to poor-quality material, construction flaws, weak maintenance planning, water infiltration, increasing load from heavy traffic and frequent heat-rain cycles, says expert.

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Malaysia and Maldives to ramp up ties

International school student to represent Malaysia at International Public Speaking Competition in London next month. Campus Rangers lad to take on world’s best

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says new frontiers for collaboration include floating solar energy system, defence and digitalisation.

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3 Daughter of Tommy Thomas to take on Australian PM in election

KUALA LUMPUR: Hannah Thomas, the daughter of former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, will run against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Grayndler in Australia’s federal election on May 3. She will be contesting under the Greens ticket. In an article on the Greens website, Thomas, who is a lawyer, activist and writer, attributed her upbringing in Malaysia to shaping her outlook. “I’m lucky to have grown up in Malaysia in a family with a long history of strong progressive values, where

political engagement and activism were always encouraged. So it was probably inevitable that I’d eventually join the Greens once Australia became home. “The lightning rod events were (Tony) Abbott’s prime ministership and witnessing the Liberal-Labor unity ticket of cruelty towards refugees and people seeking asylum. “The Greens were the only party pushing back against the cruelty and racism, and that remains the case today.”

On why she decided to stand in Grayndler and challenge the prime minister, Thomas listed three things that compelled her – Israel’s ongoing genocide, atrocities in Gaza and against its people. “Firstly, watching a live-streamed genocide in the electorate of the prime minister was too much to bear. “There are very few people on this planet who possess the power to restrain the Israeli war machine as it slaughters countless Palestinians, but our local member was one of them.

Instead, he failed to take action and should be held to account,”she said. In an interview with SBS The Feed, Thomas – the youngest of five contenders running against Albanese – said she related to the young people more on various issues affecting the younger generation, including renting and buying property and having children. She said while politicians are pushed to use social media to appeal to young voters, what they should be doing“is have more policies that work for the young people”.

She also shared her feeling on challenging the prime minister in Grayndler. “It’s an insane thing to be doing, but it’s also extremely exciting. “I moved to this country in 2009 as an international student. If they told me then that I’d be running against the prime minister of this country, there’s no chance I would have believed them,”she said. The May 3 federal election is set to elect 150 members of Parliament and 40 of the 76 members in the Senate. – Bernama

Focus on safety in border towns

TUMPAT: The National Unity and Integration Department will focus on enhancing community safety in border towns in Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis and Perak to combat the drug menace. Department Director-General Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud said this was decided during a meeting by the Cabinet Committee on Combating Drug Abuse (MPJKMD) Coordinating Council. He said National Unity Ministry secretary general Datuk Ruji Ubi had recommended that the Rukun Tetangga Area (KRT) and Voluntary Patrol Scheme (SRS) be activated at the community level, especially those near border areas in the four states to combat drug abuse. “KRT and SRS have proven effective in maintaining community safety and security.” Che Roslan said there were two KRT – the Sungai Kantan Kajang in Selangor and Chenulang in Kuala Krai, Kelantan – which have been conducting patrols and controls every day to ensure neighbourhood safety in residential areas. “The effectiveness of SRS will be further enhanced through the MySRS (My Safety Regulation System) application which allows the department to monitor the implementation of SRS in real time.” He said the role of SRS in the community will be further intensified with the implementation of the “1 Family 1 SRS Member” campaign at all levels to assist the government in addressing social ills and security issues in neighbourhoods. – Bernama New sponsorship model for students KUALA LUMPUR: The government will introduce a new Public Service Department (PSD) sponsorship model based on academic merit for the pre-service training (LSP) programme. The department, in a statement posted on Facebook yesterday, said the model would replace the 2016 service placement merit based Convertible Loan (PBU), with the academic merit-based convertible loan (PBU Academic) effective from June 1. Under the new model, department sponsored students, except those in the fields of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, will enjoy a loan repayment reduction based on academic performance. Students in the fields of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy will get full loan repayment exemption if they complete their studies and fulfil the contract to serve with the government, reported Bernama. The department also advised students under the 2016 PBU model, who have completed their studies and are currently repaying their loans, to stop making payments starting June 1 until the option to convert is available. Students can refer to the department sponsorship portal at https://penajaan.jpa.gov.my or email pbuakademik@jpa.gov.my for any inquiries.

Teen to represent M’sia at world public speaking event Chreeshveeran received a cash prize of RM1,500 and a flight ticket to London for the world final, while runners-up Jie Yuee (second from left) and Bei Yan took home RM1,000 and RM500 respectively. With them are Tunku Naquiah (fourth from left) and Tan. – PIC COURTESY OF TAYLOR’S COLLEGE

would view the country as unstable. So how can we convince them to invest in the long term?” he said. Johari, who is also plantation and commodities minister, told reporters this after attending the appreciation ceremony of the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board (LKTN) in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. On Saturday, BN candidate Dr Mohamad Yusri Bakir, who is also Tapah Umno division secretary, won the Ayer Kuning by-election with a majority of 5,006 votes after securing 11,065 votes against PN’s Abd Muhaimin Malek (6,059 votes) and Parti Sosialis Malaysia candidate Bawani KS (1,106 votes), Bernama reported. The outcome maintained Ayer Kuning as a BN stronghold, which it has held since 1986. The by-election was held following the death of incumbent Ishsam Shahruddin, 58, on Feb 22. This was the sixth year ESUM collaborated with Taylor’s College to host the competition. Taylor’s College campus director Josephine Tan said: “Together, we share a vision of empowering young people with knowledge and soft skills, including strong English proficiency, which are vital both personally and professionally for driving the nation forward.” panel, said it was a tough decision given the conviction, confidence and eloquence displayed by the 11 finalists. Chreeshveeran, reflecting on his performance, said: “It’s important to speak on a subject you are passionate about. How can others be interested if I’m not convinced myself?” Tunku Naquiah added that the annual competition, now in its 25th year, aims to enhance communication skills, foster international understanding and develop the confidence and mastery of spoken English among Malaysian youths.

According to ESUM, a total of 221 students aged 16 to 20 from across Malaysia participated in the preliminary rounds, speaking on the theme “We Know What We Are, But Not What We May Be” – a quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet . Jenny Ooi Jie Yuee, 19, from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, was placed second, while Chin Bei Yan, 18, of The Seed Resource Centre, came third. As the winner, Chreeshveeran received a cash prize of RM1,500 and a flight ticket to London for the world final. The runners-up took home RM1,000 and RM500 respectively. This year marks the 45th edition of the IPSC, the world’s largest English public speaking competition for students aged 16 to 20, bringing together participants from over 40 countries for a week of cultural exchange and competition. ESUM chairman Tunku Dara Tan Sri Tunku Naquiah Tuanku Ja’afar, who led the judging

PETALING JAYA : A sixteen-year-old from the Campus Rangers International School in Kuala Lumpur will represent Malaysia at the International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) in London from May 12 to 17. Chreeshveeran S. Ramesh emerged champion among 11 finalists at the English Speaking Union of Malaysia (ESUM) competition, held last Saturday at Taylor’s College. o Outshining 10 other finalists, 16-year-old will showcase passion and eloquence at prestigious IPSC 2025 in London

PN should accept Ayer Kuning defeat: BN sec-gen MANJUNG: Perikatan Nasional (PN) should accept reality and not make excuses for its loss in the Ayer Kuning by-election. Barisan Nasional (BN) secretary-general Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the claim that PN had succeeded in preventing BN from securing 18,000 votes was merely an excuse to cover the opposition’s poor performance. Zambry, who is also higher education minister, was commenting on a remark by Perak PAS election director Mohd Fakhrudin Abd Aziz who said PN had succeeded in blocking BN’s ambition to secure 18,000 votes in the by election.

Meanwhile, Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the country’s stability under the administration of the unity government was a key factor considered by the people in determining their support. “For me, the unity government is still relatively new, and many remain suspicious. Our task is to show the people that regardless of political differences, the most important thing is for the country to remain stable. “What is the point of having a government that changes prime ministers two or three times? Not only the people, but also foreign investors

“The PN leadership should conduct a post-mortem to identify the real cause behind their defeat in the seat contested by PAS during the by-election. “This is completely different from BN and the unity government which have accepted defeats in previous by-elections with an open heart and a professional attitude,” he told reporters after closing the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) TechnoXplorer 2025 programme at SMK Ahmad Boestamam here on Sunday.

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prematurely if they are not properly designed, constructed or maintained,” he said. Fauzan, who specialises in highway engineering and pavement materials, noted that frequent pothole formation is due to a combination of factors, including inconsistent material quality, low binder content, poor construction practices, water infiltration and the increasing load from heavy traffic. “Malaysia’s tropical climate, with its heavy rainfall and intense heat, further exacerbates the breakdown of asphalt surfaces. Rain and heat cycles gradually weaken the asphalt and if cracks aren’t sealed early, water seeps in, undermining the layers beneath and causing potholes and premature failures.” The dangers of potholes have tragically been highlighted by recent road accidents. Earlier this month, a teenager lost his life after hitting a pothole while riding his motorcycle along the Kuantan-Cherok Paloh road near Kampung Hijrah in Pahang. The impact caused him to lose control and be thrown onto the road. Similarly, last month in Kluang, Johor, two secondary school students were killed when their motorcycle struck a pothole, causing a skid that led to fatal head and body injuries. Fauzan identified inconsistent material quality as a major contributor to the persistent

pothole problem, noting that roads are sometimes built with substandard aggregates or bitumen lacking the durability needed. He also pointed out that compaction during construction often falls short of required standards. “Without strict monitoring and testing, roads quickly become vulnerable to early damage, putting lives at risk. It is critical that aggregates and bitumen meet specifications, and that stricter material inspections are enforced. Furthermore, construction must be closely supervised, especially regarding paving quality, layer thickness, compaction density and surface drainage.” While standard asphalt can work in Malaysia’s climate, Fauzan noted that conventional materials sometimes fail to offer adequate resistance to extreme heat and moisture. He advocated a shift towards modified asphalt, such as polymer-modified asphalt or other climate-adapted mixtures, to strengthen road durability. “Innovation in materials could be key to solving this issue. Research shows that incorporating polymers, fibres (such as those used in stone mastic asphalt) or even modified waste cooking oil can enhance asphalt’s flexibility, workability and moisture resistance.”

government’s commitment to comprehensive development, encompassing not only physical infrastructure but also social and economic progress, as well as human values.” In addition to the floating market, Roslan also announced that a night market would be introduced in the village as a micro-economy platform and community trading space. The Madani Adopted Village programme is part of the government’s efforts to ensure no community is left behind in national development, through its “One Leader, One Village”approach. – Bernama Selangor studying guidelines to make AED mandatory SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government is studying guidelines and engaging with relevant parties to make the presence of automated external defibrillators (AED) mandatory in public spaces. State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the matter requires fine-tuning to ensure comprehensive outreach and effective education for the people of Selangor. “I believe there are some among us who are unfamiliar with what an AED is and more concerning is the possibility that they may not know how to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),” she said in a statement. “CPR is a vital emergency treatment we can perform to save lives, while AEDs complement CPR by improving the chances of survival,” she added. Jamaliah highlighted that since February, the state government has placed 56 AEDs across state government buildings, local authorities and subsidiaries, Bernama reported. She said the initiative aims to provide immediate emergency aid to the public in government premises. “The heart can stop beating at any time, affecting anyone, regardless of age, background or health condition,” she said. “Without meaningful reform, potholes will remain a dangerous, costly and frustrating blight for road users.” However, Fauzan stressed that the issues extend beyond construction alone. “Malaysia’s road maintenance strategies fall short. While long-term maintenance plans have been introduced, they are not consistently applied across all regions and road categories. Too often, maintenance is reactive rather than preventive, allowing minor issues to fester until they become major, costly problems.” He highlighted the need for roads to be engineered to accommodate rising traffic volumes and heavier loads. “Roads must be designed to withstand heavier and more frequent traffic loads with stronger asphalt mixtures, thicker pavement structures and high-performance materials such as polymer-modified asphalt. Better drainage design, stricter axle load controls and smarter maintenance strategies – such as regular pavement condition monitoring – are crucial to ensuring road sustainability as traffic demands rise.” Looking to the future, Fauzan believes that only by improving material quality, construction standards and maintenance management can Malaysia address its road durability issues.

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PETALING JAYA: Despite ongoing repairs and resurfacing efforts, potholes remain a persistent issue in Malaysia, posing significant risks to motorists and highlighting deep-rooted flaws in road construction and maintenance practices. Universiti Putra Malaysia Department of Civil Engineering head Assoc Prof Dr Fauzan Mohd Jakarni said the enduring pothole problem stems from poor material quality, construction flaws and inadequate maintenance planning. “Malaysia’s roads are primarily built using flexible asphalt pavement, composed of hot mix asphalt – a blend of bitumen and crushed aggregates that forms the main structural material. “However, even the best materials can fail Cement plant to address shortage, lower prices KOTA KINABALU: The construction of a cement plant in Kampung Kayawoi near Tongod is expected to resolve the cement shortage faced by developers in Sabah once it becomes operational. Borneo Cement Sabah chairman Datuk Masiung Banah said developers and contractors have often had to queue and place orders up to two weeks in advance to secure cement supplies. He said the plant is anticipated to produce at least 5,000 tonnes of cement per day, significantly reducing the state’s reliance on imports. “I expect the price of cement could decrease by about RM1 to RM2 per bag,” he said after the Sabah media Aidilfitri gathering on Sunday. Masiung added that completion of the plant is crucial for driving infrastructure development and boosting the local economy, with the creation of about 1,000 jobs for the surrounding community. He noted that the project has already received Environmental Impact Assessment approval and site clearing is currently under way, Bernama reported. Additionally, Masiung revealed that the Sabah Energy Commission has agreed to supply 40% of the plant’s electricity from Nabawan, while the investor has committed to building a 26km access road to the site.

Kampung Jerantut Feri chosen as Madani village KUANTAN: The Federal Territories Department has chosen Kampung Jerantut Feri in Jerantut as its Madani Adopted Village. TEAMWORK ... Participants in pairs during the “15th Blind Leading the Blind Annual Charity Walk 2025”, with one person blindfolded and the other acting as their “eyes” to cover a distance of 3km together. – AMIRUL SYAFIQ/THESUN

fry to 13 patin fish farmers,” the statement read. Despite these improvements, the department acknowledged that the village still requires further attention, including road maintenance, repairs to the community hall, installation of street lights, and the construction of a new multipurpose hall, futsal court and a playground. “The Village Development and Security Committee has helped identify locations for upgrades, repairs and maintenance of existing public facilities, ensuring that works can proceed promptly,” the statement added. – Bernama

In a statement, the department said the selection builds on the success of the Santuni Madani programme carried out in the village last year, which benefited approximately 4,000 residents. “Last year, we installed solar lights, repainted the mosque fence, provided school supplies for over 120 children from Tadika Perpaduan and Sekolah Kebangsaan Pedah, and distributed fish

Floating market to boost tourism in Kampung Labu Lanjut SEPANG: A floating market will soon be introduced in Kampung Labu Lanjut as part of a unique community tourism initiative aimed at attracting both domestic and international tourists, with the potential to boost the local economy. He noted that the village’s proximity to KL International Airport (Terminals 1 and 2) would provide a strategic advantage in realising the floating market concept at the location. “Madani Adopted Village: Kampung Labu Lanjut” programme on Sunday, which was also attended by Datuk Dr Roslan Hussin, director-general of Akademi Kenegaraan Malaysia, which is under the Prime Minister’s Office .

“There is potential not only in Sepang but possibly in the future for floating markets in northern Selangor as well,”he said. “Places such as Sabak Bernam, with its rivers in Sekinchan and other areas, offer great possibilities. I am confident this initiative will have a positive economic impact locally.” Borhan was speaking after the launch of the

The floating market concept is one of three economic projects proposed by the village’s Village Development and Security Committee. Selangor Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah said the introduction of the floating market could enhance the state’s international profile.

In his speech, Roslan highlighted the significance of Kampung Labu Lanjut being selected as a Madani Adopted Village, marking the start of a grassroots development initiative. “The Madani government has allocated up to RM1 million for each village involved in this programme. This investment demonstrates the

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