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CIHT Malaysia have had a very successful couple of months with a well-attended study tour to Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak and a great technical talk on Demand-Responsive Transit at the 2023 Annual General Meeting. The CIHT Malaysia Committee have put together a report to showcase the opportunities available to CIHT members in Malaysia.
A CIHT delegation of 38 participants led by CIHTMB 2019 Vice Chairman, YBhg Datuk Zakaria Ahmad Zabidi and Tour Organising Chairman, YBhg Dato’ Ir. Che Noor Azeman Yusoff attended the Technical Study Tour to Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak from 5 to 7 May 2023. The tour improved their knowledge and understanding by looking at the planning, construction, operation and maintenance for the Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak project.
Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak Phase 1 starts at Telok Melano and ends at Miri, with a total distance of 786km divided into 11 work packages. The Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak Phase 1 project consists of the following:
a) Construction of a new single carriageway (2-lanes) of JKR R3 standard road from Telok Melano to Sematan (33km)
b) Upgrading of existing 2-lanes single carriageway R3 JKR standard to a 4-lane dual carriageway R5 JKR standard from Sematan to Pujut Link Road, Miri (753km)
c) 115 new bridges
d) 24 interchanges
e) 3 Rest and Service Areas (RSA) at Sri Aman, Balingian and Lambir
f) 5 Laybys at Lundu, Bkt. Sebangkoi, Julau, Bintulu and Niah
During the visit, a briefing was conducted by Ir. Awg Mohamad Fadillah Awg Redzuan, Principal Assistant Director (Pan Borneo Highway, JKR Sarawak) whereby the delegates were brought to CH0 (Telok Melano Sematan) under Work Package Contract 01. After that, they visited Batang Kayan Bridge which is under Work Package Contract 02 (WPC02) before a detailed briefing to all the delegates was carried out at the project site office for WPC02 at Moyan Square.
Also present during the technical visit were various representatives from PBHB JKR Sarawak, the Contractor, PMC and the Consultant for Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak. The Technical Study Tour to Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak was hosted by Pan Borneo Highway Branch, Jabatan Kerja Raya Sarawak (PBHB JKR Sarawak).
A technical talk was organised by The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Malaysian Branch 2019 (CIHTMB 2019). The talk was held on 8 June 2023 at Banquet Hall, Persada PLUS, Persimpangan Bertingkat Subang, KM15, Lebuhraya Baru Lembah Klang, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
This technical talk was organised by the CIHTMB 2019 Technical Talk Committee in conjunction with the CIHTMB 2019’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023. CIHTMB 2019 wishes to express our gratitude to the Technical Talk Committee Chairman, Datuk Ir. Dr. Leong Siew Mun for organising the talk.
This talk was presented by Mr. Ramachandran Muniandy. He is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of Asia Mobiliti, a digital city and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) technology startup enabling intelligent mobility for the developing world.
Mr. Ramachandran described the concept of DRT and its potential to revolutionize transportation systems, particularly for first mile/ last mile connectivity in Malaysia. He began the talk by providing an overview of the existing challenges faced by commuters in accessing public transportation systems especially when it comes to reaching their final destination from transit hubs. Mr. Ramachandran also highlighted the limitations of traditional fixed route systems that hinder seamless connectivity.
The DRT concept leverages technology, data analytics and dynamic routing algorithms to optimize transportation efficiency. Mr. Ramachandran explained that DRT systems allow passengers to request rides on demand through mobile applications or other digital platforms, which enables personalized and flexible travel options. It was discussed how DRT can adapt to the specific needs of Malaysia’s urban landscape by taking into account factors such as population density, traffic patterns and existing infrastructure.
Mr. Ramachandran concluded the talk by sharing insights from Malaysia’s first DRT service which was launched by Asia Mobiliti in March 2023. A total of 68 participants attended on the day. Among those who attended the talk were representatives from Prasarana, Highway Concessionaires, Consulting Companies and Contractors. Two (2) CPD points were applied by CIHTMB 2019 to the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) to be awarded for this talk.
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