Kong (second left) is being briefed by a JPJ officer at the enforcement station near Serian.
The Pan Borneo Highway is on track to be fully gazetted as a Grade 1 road, which signifies a significant advancement for Sarawak’s road infrastructure development. This statement was made by the chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak, Michael Kong.
In his announcement, Kong emphasized that this decision is indicative of the state’s commitment to achieving road standards that are comparable to those in Peninsular Malaysia.
Progress on Highway Sectors
Kong pointed out that out of the 26 highway sectors stretching from Telok Melano to Permyjaya in Miri, 17 have already been gazetted under ‘List 1’ of the Weight Restriction Order.
He remarked, “This means our highway is now built to the highest standard, on par with roads in Peninsular Malaysia.”
Moreover, he noted that the remaining nine sectors are currently undergoing the gazetting process under the same classification.
Benefits for Transport Operators
This upgrade brings positive news for lorry operators, as the maximum permissible gross weight limits for heavy vehicles utilizing this route will be updated.
Specifically, five-axle lorries will be permitted to carry up to 45 tonnes, while six-axle lorries will be allowed to transport up to 50 tonnes.
Kong stated, “This upgrade reflects the improved infrastructure capacity of the Pan Borneo Highway and the federal government’s commitment to balancing road safety, transport efficiency and economic needs.”
He also assured that CVLB Sarawak will persist in collaborating with JKR, JPJ, and other pertinent agencies to ensure that transport policies remain both progressive and supportive of Sarawak’s growth.
Monitoring and Enforcement Efforts
In a related note, Kong mentioned that CVLB Sarawak had recently conducted a visit to the JPJ Sarawak enforcement station to gain insights into their monitoring processes during ongoing operations aimed at addressing overloaded commercial vehicles.
Representatives from JKR Sarawak were also present, facilitating discussions regarding vehicle weight restrictions across the state, particularly along the Pan Borneo Highway.
The details of this significant development can be found in the original post here, which first appeared on Borneo Post Online.
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