1,577 high-risk slopes identified nationwide, says Works Minister

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (left) checking on the status of the repair works at KM117 west-bound of the East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1). - Photo: Bernama

TEMERLOH: A total of 1,577 high-risk slopes have been identified nationwide to date, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

The Works Minister said the ministry will apply for an allocation of RM17mil in the upcoming budget to install early warning systems to monitor the slopes.