Lights on: Works Department to extend streetlight operating hours during haze

PONTIAN, Oct 10 — The Public Works Department (JKR) will extend the operating hours of its streetlights by up to two hours during haze conditions to help improve visibility for road users.

Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the measure, implemented through JKR’s Electrical Engineering Branch, was prompted by haze conditions that had reduced visibility and increased the risk of accidents.

He said streetlights using timer systems currently typically operated from 7 pm to 7 am.

“Each streetlight has a timer setting that can be adjusted. During haze conditions, the operating hours can be extended by up to two hours.