How many new AWAS cameras will be installed along the NSE?

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Eleven new Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras will be installed along the North-South Expressway (NSE).

PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) will fully fund the installation of these 11 new AWAS cameras at accident-prone locations along the NSE. The highway operator will also bear the ongoing costs for the maintenance and calibration of these devices.
PLUS to Fund New AWAS Camera Installations

PLUS Malaysia Berhad is set to finance the deployment of 11 new Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras. These cameras are intended to enhance safety on the North-South Expressway (NSE) by monitoring areas with a high incidence of accidents.
Identified Locations Include Menora Tunnel

Specific locations for the installation of the 11 new AWAS cameras have been identified. Among these is the Menora Tunnel in Ipoh, an area frequently associated with road accidents. The Deputy Transport Minister highlighted this location as a priority for increased attention.
Significant Investment in Camera Purchase and Maintenance

The total cost for the purchase and subsequent maintenance of the 11 new AWAS cameras is estimated at RM3 million. This figure includes the recurring expense of calibrating and testing the devices periodically to ensure their operational effectiveness and accuracy.
Contribution to Reduced Accident Figures

The installation of these cameras is part of broader efforts contributing to a seven per cent decline in road accidents nationwide during the first quarter, with 4,037 incidents recorded. This reduction is attributed to the combined impact of regular Road Transport Department (RTD) patrols and initiatives undertaken by PLUS.

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