Construction of Cameron Highlands bypass yet to begin, suspension calls premature, says Works Ministry

The Ministry of Works in Malaysia addressed concerns about flash floods and landslides in Cameron Highlands, clarifying that the Cameron Highlands Bypass Project is still in the design and assessment phase.

The Public Works Department stated that no physical construction has begun, aside from routine road maintenance, and the recent flooding was unrelated to the project.

A minor landslide on Jalan Tengkolok was managed promptly.

The ministry emphasized a commitment to safety and compliance with environmental and technical assessments before commencing construction.

KUANTAN, Sept 13 — The Ministry of Works (KKR) has taken note of media reports and concerns raised regarding flash floods and landslides in Cameron Highlands, including calls for the temporary suspension of the Cameron Highlands Bypass Project.

In a statement today, the Public Works Department (JKR) explained that the project involves the construction of the Tanah Rata Bypass, the upgrading of Federal Road FT59 from Tanah Rata to Kea Farm, and the upgrading of Federal Road FT434 (Jalan Griddle).

“At present, the project remains in the design and assessment study stage. To date, no physical construction work related to the project has been carried out on-site, with the exception of routine maintenance on existing roads.

“Therefore, any claims linking the flash flood incident to the project's physical construction activities are inaccurate,” the statement read.

According to the Public Works Department (JKR), preliminary checks revealed that the flooding reported yesterday in the Taman MARDI and Padang Awam areas of Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, occurred on secondary roads; these locations are not part of the main road alignment involved in the project.

However, a small-scale landslide did occur on Jalan Tengkolok, an area falling under the scope of the project contractor's routine maintenance duties.

“Debris clearing operations were carried out immediately and have been completed to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic for road users,” the statement added.

The Ministry of Works (KKR) takes all concerns regarding slope safety, geological conditions, drainage systems, and disaster risks seriously.

The project's implementation is subject to all assessments, approvals, and technical conditions stipulated by relevant authorities, including the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), geotechnical requirements, and local authority approvals.

The statement noted that physical construction work would only commence once all relevant approvals and conditions have been met. — Bernama

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马来西亚工程部回应了有关金马伦高原突发洪水和山体滑坡的担忧，澄清金马伦高原绕道工程仍处于设计和评估阶段。

公共工程部门表示，除例行道路维护外，尚未开始任何实际施工，最近的洪水与该项目无关。

Jalan Tengkolok发生的小型山体滑坡已得到及时控制。

该部委强调，在开工建设之前，将致力于安全并遵守环境和技术评估。

关丹，9月13日讯——工程部（KKR）已注意到媒体报道和各界对金马伦高原突发洪水和山体滑坡的担忧，包括呼吁暂时中止金马伦高原绕道工程。

公共工程局（JKR）今天发表声明解释说，该项目包括修建丹那拉塔绕道、升级从丹那拉塔到吉亚农场的联邦公路FT59以及升级联邦公路FT434（Jalan Griddle）。

“目前，该项目仍处于设计和评估研究阶段。迄今为止，除对现有道路进行日常维护外，尚未在现场开展任何与该项目相关的实际施工工作。”

声明中写道：“因此，任何将此次山洪暴发事件与该项目的实际施工活动联系起来的说法都是不准确的。”

根据公共工程局（JKR）的说法，初步检查显示，昨天在金马仑高原丹那拉塔的 Taman MARDI 和 Padang Awam 地区报告的洪水发生在次要道路上；这些地点不属于该项目涉及的主要道路路线。

然而，在 Jalan Tengkolok 发生了一起小规模山体滑坡，该地区属于项目承包商的日常维护职责范围。

声明还补充道：“清理碎片的工作已立即展开并完成，以确保道路使用者的安全和交通顺畅。”

工程部（KKR）非常重视所有与边坡安全、地质条件、排水系统和灾害风险相关的问题。

该项目的实施须符合相关部门规定的所有评估、批准和技术条件，包括环境影响评估（EIA）、社会影响评估（SIA）、岩土工程要求和地方政府批准。

声明指出，只有在所有相关审批和条件都得到满足后，实际施工才会开始。——马新社

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