KOTA KINABALU, June 9 -- Jalan Lintas has become a traffic accident black spot in Kota Kinabalu following multiple fatal accidents, said Luyang assemblyman Phoong Jin Zhe.

"As one of the city's busiest highways, the authorities can no longer turn a blind eye," said Phoong when responding to recent viral reports of multiple fatal accidents along Jalan Lintas.

He pointed out that the current traffic situation of Jalan Lintas is severely outdated and no longer meets the needs of the public, creating major safety risks.

He stressed the urgent need for upgrading works and once again called on the federal government to include the improvement project for Jalan Lintas in the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) as a targeted solution.

Phoong,...