Kelantan JKR Begins Early Preparations For Monsoon Season

KOTA BHARU, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan Public Works Department (JKR) has begun early preparations for this year’s monsoon season.

Its director, Nik Soh Yaacoub, said measures taken include inspecting road structures, ensuring logistics readiness, and repairing damaged roads.

“So far, we have instructed all districts to be prepared, including logistics arrangements, officer assignments, and other steps to ensure flood response plans are implemented smoothly.

“We have also issued directives to repair damaged roads, particularly at identified hotspot locations,” he told reporters after opening the Kelantan JKR Merdeka Trek at the department’s headquarters here today.

Nik Soh said JKR Kelantan will also work closely with other agencies to ensure swift action if public infrastructure is damaged during floods.

It was previously reported that the Works Ministry identified more than 1,000 localities nationwide as high-risk accident areas, or blackspots, including federal roads with inadequate lighting, sharp bends, and damaged structures.

On the JKR Merdeka Trek, Nik Soh said the convoy will travel through 10 districts in Kelantan starting today, in the spirit of patriotism ahead of the 2025 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.

Now in its second edition, the trek involves Kelantan JKR staff, including district engineers and division heads, covering more than 500 kilometres over two days.

“The journey starts at Kota Bharu JKR and continues through Bachok JKR,  Pasir Puteh JKR,  Machang JKR, Kuala Krai JKR,  Gua Musang JKR, Tanah Merah JKR,  Jeli JKR, Tumpat JKR and Pasir Mas JKR.

“A total of 130 participants on motorcycles will carry the Jalur Gemilang throughout the trip. This initiative aims to promote the National Day celebrations while fostering camaraderie with JKR staff across the state,” he said.

--BERNAMA