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Road maintenance needs joint responsibility from elected reps and agencies, says Ahmad Maslan after Johor inspections
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JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — Road maintenance requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders, including elec...
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BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
General : Road Maintenance Requires Cooperation Of All Parties - Ahmad
JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- Road maintenance requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders, including elected representatives and relevant agencies, to ensure issues are addressed promptly, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said.
The Wall Street Journal - Business
· Jul 9, 2026
Federal Regulator Warns Robotaxis Are a ‘Danger’ to the Public
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 9, 2026
Agbodza directs Big Push contractors to prioritise road safety measures
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has directed contractors executing the government's Big Push road projects to incorporate all necessary safety measures into their works, particularly on highways, to minimise accidents and protect road users.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 22, 2026
K2 Infra bags ₹390.91 crore Telangana road contract
The contract covers construction, upgradation, strengthening and maintenance of selected roads under the Panchayat Raj Engineering Department (PRED) in the Bhongir Circle
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
CTO Kainat oversees traffic management during Muharram gatherings, processions
CTO Kainat oversees traffic management during Muharram gatherings, processions
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· Jul 1, 2026
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Related coverage for "Road maintenance needs joint responsibility from elected reps and agencies, says Ahmad Maslan after Johor inspections": BERNAMA — General : Road Maintenance Requires Cooperation Of All Parties - Ahmad. The Wall Street Journal - Business — Federal Regulator Warns Robotaxis Are a ‘Danger’ to the Public. MyJoyOnline — Agbodza directs Big Push contractors to prioritise road safety measures. The Hindu BusinessLine — K2 Infra bags ₹390.91 crore Telangana road contract. UrduPoint — CTO Kainat oversees traffic management during Muharram gatherings, processions. Guinee news — Accidents de la route: l’Etat guinéen durcit les mesures et interdit la circulation nocturne des gros-porteurs