KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 8 -- Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has clarified that the road barriers at the site of a recent Hulu Terengganu SUV accident, where a vehicle plunged 60 metres into a ravine, were not moved by the Public Works Department (JKR).

He explained that the department always adheres to governance procedures and standard operating procedures.

"If it is true that the barriers were moved, it was not done by the JKR.

"JKR always adheres to established governance and standard operating procedures. At any location where there is a risk of collapse or other safety hazards, JKR takes precautionary measures," he told reporters on the sideline after the ministry's monthly meeting today.

He added that if the barrier...