KUALA LUMPUR, 13 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Malaysian Road Conference (MRC) 2026 officially opened today, bringing together industry stakeholders to explore technological innovation, sustainable planning and the development of safer, smarter and more resilient road infrastructure.
Works Minister Dato’ Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi officiated the opening ceremony at the World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
The conference, themed “Transforming the Nation through Future-Ready Roads”, serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, exchanging ideas and strengthening strategic collaboration in Malaysia’s road infrastructure sector.
It highlights the importance of adopting advanced technologies, innovative engineering designs and sustainable planning approaches to improve road safety, efficiency and long-term infrastructure resilience.
The Ministry of Works emphasised that roads play a crucial role beyond connecting destinations, contributing to economic growth, social development and the overall well-being of Malaysians.
MRC 2026 also recognises excellence in road engineering while encouraging the development of young professionals within the infrastructure industry.
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Through the Young Engineers and Professionals (YEP) programme, the conference supports efforts to nurture emerging engineering talent in line with the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy 2030.
The initiative reflects a broader commitment to strengthening technical expertise and preparing Malaysia’s engineering workforce for future infrastructure challenges.
In line with the Malaysia MADANI framework, the ministry highlighted that successful road development should be measured not only by the infrastructure constructed but also by the quality of services and benefits delivered to the public.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Kementerian Kerja Raya Malaysia, MRC 2026 aims to advance Malaysia’s road infrastructure development through innovation, professional collaboration and sustainable engineering practices – The Capital Post
