Upgraded transport network and roads needed to tackle Melaka congestion
The state needed additional roads to connect different areas and accommodate further development, particularly as Melaka City continued to attract large numbers of tourists and visitors.
KOTA LAKSAMANA - Pakatan Harapan (PH) Kota Laksamana incumbent Low Chee Leong has called for improved road connectivity and a more comprehensive public transport network in Melaka, saying both are essential to easing traffic congestion and supporting the state's future development.
Low, who is seeking a third term as DAP’s candidate for Kota Laksamana said the state needed additional roads to connect different areas and accommodate further development, particularly as Melaka City continued to attract large numbers of tourists and visitors.
He said better road connectivity would not only improve traffic flow but also create opportunities for development in surrounding areas.
“In Kota Laksamana, we need to build new roads to connect different areas and support further development. With better road connectivity, we can also develop the surrounding areas.
“I hope the new government will introduce bus services connecting the proposed new capital to other parts of Melaka, as the state is not particularly large and a well-organised transport plan could make this possible.
“For instance, bus services could operate along strategic routes connecting Melaka City to Jasin, Alor Gajah, Tampin and the southern areas, including Muar and Sungai Rambai, as well as other parts of the state,” he told Sinar Daily yesterday after concluding his walkabout along Jalan Tun Perak in Kota Laksamana, Melaka.
Low said the incoming state government, which will be formed after the Nov 14 election, should prioritise addressing traffic congestion and public transportation challenges, particularly in Melaka’s city.
While welcoming the continued arrival of tourists and visitors, he said the state needed to expand its road network to cope with increasing traffic demand and reduce congestion.
“The congestion is largely caused by limited road infrastructure and the high number of visitors and tourists entering the city. While we anticipate the arrival of tourists and visitors, we need to build more roads to accommodate the growing traffic and ease congestion,” he added.
The Election Commission (EC) has set Nov 14 as polling day for the 16th Melaka state election, following the dissolution of the 28-seat State Legislative Assembly on Sept 23. Nomination day was held on Oct 31, while early voting is scheduled for Nov 10.
A total of 79 candidates are contesting the 28 state constituencies. A coalition needs at least 15 seats to secure a simple majority and form the state government, while 19 seats are required for a two-thirds majority.
In the previous state election in 2021, Barisan Nasional (BN) won 21 seats, followed by PH with five and Perikatan Nasional (PN) with two.
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