Contracts for three major traffic system management projects in the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) 2026 budget will be reviewed to ensure their effectiveness.
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng said the three projects were the RM42mil smart traffic light system, the artificial intelligence (AI) powered traffic management system as well as the plan to double the number of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras from 10,000 to 20,000 units.
Lim, who chairs the committee to monitor the Traffic and Systems Management, said the committee would also release an audited report for the three projects to ensure they worked efficiently.
“For example, we will see how many existing CCTV cameras are actually functional and whether the smart traffic lights and AI-powered traffic management systems went through the proper tender process, or if city dwellers find them relevant.
“We want to ensure the approved contracts are not lopsided,” he said.
He urged the public to suggest ways to ease city traffic by e-mailing him at parlimenkepong@gmail.com
On Jan 19, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh announced the setting up of five committees to oversee key matters for DBKL Budget 2026, each to be headed by an MP.
While Lim headed the traffic management committee, others are Batu MP P. Prabakaran (sustainable business), Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (public housing and community welfare), Wangsa Maju MP Zahir Hassan (flood mitigation, road maintenance and slope management) and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok (cleanliness, green and sustainable city).
When contacted, Zahir said he would look into the projects listed in the budget to ensure the projects prioritised key areas in the city.
“My task is to ensure the smooth execution of these project and that they address areas needing immediate attention.
“If certain areas require immediate improvement but aren’t listed in the projects, we may make adjustments and changes,” he said.
He added that RM355.79mil was allocated for flood mitigation, road maintenance and slope management.
Zahir said RM239.01mil was allocated for road maintenance, of which RM67mil was for development and RM172.01mil was for management purposes.
“RM84.6mil for flood mitigation is divided into RM45.15mil for development and RM39.45mil for management.
“Slope management expenses are recorded at RM31.18mil,” he added.
Kok said having a monitoring committee for the budget was a positive move, as previously Kuala Lumpur MPs did not have a chance to participate in DBKL affairs.
“We merely acted as a ‘postman’ to convey messages from the constituents.
“But since this is a new measure, do give us some time to formalise the processes,” she said.
Kok also hoped DBKL could set up a secretariat for each monitoring committee to mediate meetings and details about the DBKL budget.
