NILAI: A new Road Transport Department (JPJ) complex will be built in Senawang to replace the existing state headquarters, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pic).
He said the construction of the complex, which would have a ceiling allocation of some RM140mil, will start next year.
“There is a need to build a new and modern complex so that the public can access JPJ’s services in a more conducive environment.
“The existing building was built more than four decades ago and as such, it lacks facilities found in modern buildings,” he said when opening the JPJ branch here.
Loke said he still remembered going to the JPJ Senawang to apply for his licence when he was 17.
Loke said the existing headquarters will be demolished early next year and the JPJ will temporarily move to Era Walk in Seremban.
Loke said the JPJ is also looking at rebuilding its current office in Wangsa Maju in Kuala Lumpur, adding that there is a proposal to build a new complex on a private-public partnership.
“The value of the land where the Wangsa Maju JPJ office is located has appreciated many times as it was built a long time ago.
“So we can probably work on a joint-venture basis with the private sector so that they can fund the construction of the new office,” he said.
On the new Nilai JPJ branch, Loke said there is a need to open one here as the area has been experiencing rapid growth.
“Those living in places like Bandar Baru Bangi, Sepang, Salak Tinggi, Sendayan, Putra Mahkota Labu and other surrounding areas will also be able to come here if needed,” he said.
The JPJ decided to rent the premises from the Seremban City Council for a reasonable amount instead of building a new office.
Loke said JPJ will also look at using the same method in future by collaborating with other government departments and agencies when it decides to open new branches.
