The Ministry of Works in Malaysia has identified 99 blackspots on federal roads where fatal accidents frequently occur, using the Road Accident Management System (RAMS) [1, 2, 3]. RAMS, developed under the MYJalan initiative, systematically manages, analyzes, and displays road accident data to improve safety measures [1, 2, 3].
The system integrates accident data from the police-supervised Integrated Police Reporting System (IPRS), allowing for more accurate and timely planning and implementation of road safety interventions [1, 2, 3]. This collaboration enhances the Ministry’s ability to target high-risk locations and reduce fatalities.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said, "An average of almost 18 lives lost every day due to road accidents in Malaysia is a very worrying figure" [1]. He emphasized the importance of data, stating, "Accurate and quality data is an important basis for planning safer, more efficient and sustainable road infrastructure" [3].
The average daily fatalities from road accidents in Malaysia remain high, highlighting the urgency for ongoing improvements in road safety management [1, 2, 3]. On August 14, the Minister officiated the closing ceremony of the RAMS Expansion Course and Road Accident Data Reporting event in Kuching, signaling continued efforts to strengthen road safety through data-driven approaches [1, 3].
