Mohd Jafni (third from left) being briefed on construction of an alternative road from Bandar Putra to Saleng at Jalan Pintas Saleng near IOI Mall Kulai.
I RASTRUCTURE and public services in Kulai are being upgraded for the convenience and safety of residents, with several key projects underway.
Johor housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the initiatives included road projects, construction of culvert crossings in flood-prone areas, street lamp repairs and installation of smart closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras.
“Kulai is steadily moving toward becoming a safer, smarter and more efficient city for all.
“The construction of a 1.8km alternative road connecting Bandar Putra’s roundabout to Saleng, with an allocation of over RM8mil, is expected to be completed by September.
“This new route will ease traffic and benefit more than 80,000 residents, as approximately 40,000 vehicles use roads in the area,” he said after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the alternative road from Bandar Putra to Saleng, near IOI Mall Kulai.
The Bukit Permai assemblyman said that a total of RM1.5mil had been allocated to upgrade culvert crossings in flood-prone areas, including FT001 (Federal Route 1) Jalan Kulai.
“Thanks to the allocation approved by the relevant minister, culvert crossings are being upgraded to prevent water overflow,” said Mohd Jafni.
“On FT001 Jalan Kulai, even light rainfall of 20mm over an hour can cause floods.
“This has been a long-standing issue, as some culverts have not been upgraded for 30 years.
“Similar upgrades will be carried out along Jalan Besar near Peladang Kulai and near TJ Mart Saleng Market.”
However, he said a request for a culvert crossing specifically near the market was still in the application stage.
He said that over 50% of the district’s street lamps had been repaired, with smart CCTV cameras installed across key locations.
“About 200 smart CCTV units have been installed to monitor congested areas and security incidents, ensuring safer streets for residents,” he added.
Mohd Jafni highlighted that the development of affordable housing in the district was also progressing rapidly.
“Over the past three-and-a-half years, approximately 1,200 affordable housing units were completed, with prices ranging from RM50,000 to RM300,000, providing opportunities for low- and middle-income groups.
“These infrastructure and public service initiatives reflect Kulai Municipal Council’s (MPKu) broader vision of efficient and proactive governance,” he said.
“The goal is zero flood hotspots, well-lit streets and smooth traffic flow across Kulai.”
He said collaborative efforts of MPKu, state agencies, developers and the community were transforming Kulai into a model town.
“Modern developments are not just about buildings, but also about services that make life easier for residents,” Mohd Jafni said.
“We want residents to feel that their tax contributions are directly improving their daily lives, whether it is through roads, flood prevention or street lamp projects,” he added.
