PENANG, 21 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Works (KKR) has reviewed progress on the Juru–Sungai Dua Traffic Dispersal Project (PTJSD), focusing on resolving implementation issues and strengthening coordination among relevant agencies.
KKR Secretary-General Dato’ Seri Azman Ibrahim chaired the project’s 10th Special Task Force Steering Committee Meeting of 2026 in Penang on Wednesday (21 October).
The meeting examined the project’s implementation status and identified matters requiring immediate attention to ensure progress continues as planned.
Key areas reviewed included construction works, utility relocation, land management, procurement and project financing.
Penang Deputy State Secretary Dato’ Mohamed Abd Rahman attended the meeting alongside senior representatives from KKR and several federal and state agencies.
Participating organisations included the Public Works Department (JKR), Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS), Department of Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG) and PLUS.
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The ministry emphasised the need for effective inter-agency coordination, timely decision-making and close monitoring of follow-up actions.
KKR also highlighted three guiding principles for the project’s implementation: a sense of urgency, responsibility and accountability.
The PTJSD project is intended to improve traffic flow between the Juru and Sungai Dua toll plazas, supporting smoother journeys and more efficient movement of goods.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, the ministry remains focused on addressing implementation challenges and improving road infrastructure to support connectivity, economic activity and public well-being – The Capital Post
