By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Oct 20: The Ministry of Works is seeking opportunities to leverage the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) expertise in developing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), road safety, and sustainable and climate-resilient transport infrastructure.
In a Facebook post, Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that this followed a meeting with UNECE held in Gangneung, South Korea.
The meeting provided an opportunity to explore the organisation’s support and expertise in promoting the use of existing, globally adopted solutions and instruments for Malaysia to consider when evaluating and assessing projects of various scales, including those implemented under Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).
“Regulatory matters, as well as potential cooperation in technical areas and capacity building related to road safety, were also discussed,” he said.
Meanwhile, he met with the International Road Federation (IRF), which focuses on road safety in Malaysia through road safety audits, and discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in training, capacity building, and sharing technical expertise.
“I see these engagements as having the potential to expand cooperation, particularly in technology transfer, road safety, research, and innovation, as well as the development of smart and sustainable infrastructure.
“I welcome the willingness of both organisations to explore opportunities for cooperation with Malaysia.
“I hope these international relationships and networks can continue to be leveraged to strengthen the country’s technical capabilities and improve the quality, safety and resilience of road infrastructure for the well-being of the people,” he said.
The UNECE is an intergovernmental organisation, a specialised body of the United Nations, established in 1947 to promote economic cooperation and integration among its member states.
The IRF is a global, not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Washington, DC, since 1948 that advocates for better, safer, and more sustainable road networks. — DayakDaily
