According to the Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, the Ministry has resolved 1,203 out of 5,836 complaints received through the MYJalan app as of December 6.
Out of the 5,836 complaints, 1,532 cases involved roads supervised by the ministry while 4,304 complaints were under the authority of other bodies.
Potholes, damaged roads, and streetlights were among the top complaints received, with potholes recording the highest number at 523, followed by damaged roads and streetlights at 289 each.
Nanta emphasized that the data collected from the MYJalan app would be used for analysis, comparison, and decision-making, as well as for improving road conditions nationwide, and for planning and applying for road maintenance allocations.
Additionally, the MYJalan campaign aims to provide a platform for stakeholders, users, and highway industry players, allowing motorists to lodge complaints about road damage.
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Adam Adli Abd Halim, expressed support for the proposal to provide former national footballers who have coaching certificates and have represented the country more than 50 times an allowance of RM2,000 a month to teach at schools.
He stated that the Ministry is prepared to conduct further research with the Education Ministry regarding this proposal, indicating that it will be considered at the appropriate levels, including discussions with the highest sports development committee involving the Education Ministry.
Adam Adli also highlighted the Ministry’s support for former national athletes to undergo coaching education programs to become licensed coaches through the National Coaching Licensing Scheme.
Overall, the Ministry is considering the potential contribution of former sports athletes and is open to considering the proposal as part of existing development programs such as the National Football Development Programme (NFDP) and the National Hockey Development Programme (NHDP).
It is evident that the Works Ministry has been proactive in addressing complaints received through the MYJalan app, and that the Ministry of Youth and Sports is supportive of initiatives to involve former national athletes in education and coaching.
