KAMPAR: The chance of reducing the speed limit in large cities will probably be thought-about by the federal government, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
“We have obtained such suggestions – to arrange driving speed limits in the cities,” stated the Transport Minister.
“However, there are lots of elements to be thought-about and rushing is not the one cause that contributes to street accidents,” he stated after launching a fundraiser held by MCA for Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Hospital on the college on Friday (Jan 21).
“We will meet with all stakeholders to debate the matter from all angles earlier than deciding on something,” he stated.
It was reported in a Malay every day on Jan 12 that the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (Miros) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) can be working collectively to arrange a speed limit between 30km/h and 50km/h at chosen zones in town.
Dr Wee, who’s MCA president, stated the UTAR Hospital wouldn’t be only a educating hospital for the college however would even be for the general public.
“I imagine this can be a good undertaking that can profit all, particularly folks in Kampar and Perak.
“The hospital just isn’t for revenue however constructed for the sake of individuals and their well being,” he stated, including that the price of the hospital was about RM330mil.
Also current on the occasion have been Deputy Education Minister and Perak MCA chairman Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, UTAR chancellor Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik and University Board of Trustees chairman Tan Sri Dr Sak Cheng Lum.
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