KUANTAN, 23 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Works (KKR) has convened a special steering committee meeting to strengthen coordination and monitoring of the Central Spine Road (LTU) project in Pahang.
The fourth Special Project Steering Committee (JPPK) meeting for 2026 was chaired by Works Ministry Secretary-General Dato’ Seri Azman Ibrahim at Wisma Sri Pahang in Kuantan on Friday (23 October).
The meeting focused on reviewing the project’s implementation and addressing issues and challenges requiring coordinated action from federal and state authorities.
Discussions also aimed to strengthen cooperation among implementing agencies to ensure the road infrastructure project progresses according to plan.
Among those attending were Pahang Deputy State Secretary Dato’ Ali Syahbana Sabaruddin and Public Works Department (JKR) Deputy Director-General (Infrastructure Sector) Ir. Mohd Shahrom Ahmad Saman.
Also present were Pahang Implementation Coordination Unit Deputy Director Tengku Dato’ Nor Asmaliza Ku Lah and Pahang JKR Director Dato’ Ir. Ts. Hafizah Zakaria, alongside senior officials and representatives from federal and state agencies.
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The ministry emphasised the importance of strategic cooperation between government agencies and the Pahang state government in ensuring effective infrastructure project implementation.
The LTU project is expected to improve road connectivity, enhance accessibility and support socioeconomic development in areas benefiting from the upgraded road network.
KKR also highlighted the need for continuous monitoring and coordinated problem-solving to address implementation challenges and maintain project efficiency.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, the meeting reflects the ministry’s commitment to strengthening project oversight and ensuring road infrastructure development delivers long-term benefits to communities in Pahang – The Capital Post
