FT ministry studying proposal for speed limit in some KL zones

The federal territories ministry is studying a proposal by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) on the implementation of a speed limit of 30kmh in selected zones around the federal capital and 50kmh in other zones.

Federal Territories Minister Shahidan Kassim said the study on the proposal would take into account the interests of all parties before a decision is finalised and announced.

“We will also look into its appropriateness… what is important is that the people are happy with its implementation,” he said at a press conference after launching an event in Kuala Lumpur today.

Miros board of directors chairman Suret Singh had said in a Twitter post that the institute and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would work together towards implementing a 30kmh speed limit in selected zones in the federal capital and 50kmh for other zones.

Miros had proposed a 30kmh speed limit for residential areas, towns and villages as part of the National Road Safety Plan for 2021 to 2030.

The proposal is also part of the Street for Life campaign under the 6th UN Global Road Safety Week which aims to empower communities across Southeast Asia to implement a 30kmh limit in areas where pedestrians mix with motorised traffic.