Perak utility firms need Public Works Department permit for road digging

All utility companies operating in Perak, Malaysia, are now mandated to secure a permit from the Public Works Department (JKR) before commencing any excavation work on road reserves under the department's jurisdiction. This new regulation aims to streamline and coordinate various digging projects across the state.

Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin, Chairman of the Perak State Committee for Infrastructure, Energy, Water, and Transport, stated that the permit process is crucial. It is designed to ensure that excavation activities are properly synchronized and to avoid the disruptive and potentially damaging issue of overlapping work. This measure is expected to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure maintenance and development within the state.

The implementation of this permit system is intended to improve overall management of road reserves. By requiring prior approval, authorities can better plan and oversee roadworks, minimizing inconvenience to the public and preventing damage to existing infrastructure. The move underscores a commitment to more organized and effective public works management in Perak.

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This procedure is important to ensure that digging work can be coordinated and to prevent overlap which can...