I REFER to the online news report “Ipoh roads set for facelift with RM20mil alloca- tion” (Dec 24, 2025) (https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/12/24/ipoh-roads-set-for-facelift-with-rm20mil-allocation).
The Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming made the announcement adding that the Ipoh City Council (MBI) will carry out resurfacing works on 400 roads in the city’s residential areas.
While this is indeed a laudable move, it is my fervent hope that the good minister does not forget Taiping.
Incidentally he was the Member of Parliament for Taiping from 2008 – 2018.
For his information, many of the roads in Taiping centre and the outlying areas are riddled with potholes.
Although the Taiping Muncipal Council is doing its part in resolving the issue, I believe a sufficient financial allocation is needed to do resurfacing of all its major roads. This will definitely provide a permanent solution.
“In 2024, Taiping marked its 150th anniversary. However, the prevalence of potholes across the town’s roads suggests a lack of infrastructure progress that belies its long history.”
72-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT
Kamunting, Perak
