23 May 2009 - Saturday (The Star papers)
MALACCA: After three months trial, the state has decided to revert to the former traffic flow system in Taman Melaka Raya and Bandar Hilir today.
State Public Works and Utilities Committee chairman Datuk Gan Tian Loo said the decision follows an appeal made by the state MCA to the state executive council to revert to the previous traffic system following numerous complaints from the public.
The changes to traffic flow was carried out in Feb 1 and was initially accepted by motorists.
However, after a month, most traders in Taman Melaka Raya including tenants at a nearby shopping mall recorded a drop in business of about 40%, he told reporters on Thursday. He said that MCA had received a memorandum from the Malacca Chinese Chambers of Commerce highlighting the matter including complaints of worsening traffic jams.
“So, after three months the state decided it would be better to revert to the previous traffic flow,” he said, adding that the temporary roundabout near the Bandar Hilir-Ujong Pasir junction would be removed.
He added that a meeting would be held at the Malacca Historic City Council next week to finalise the changes and look at ways to improve traffic flow with only minor changes.
He also said the state would still go ahead to widen Jalan Bukit Sejuang to three lanes to ease congestion during peak hours.
Tan Say Siong, 66, who runs a business in Taman Melaka Raya, welcomed the state’s decision because it would help bring business back to the area.
“My business had dropped by 30% over the last three months and I am thankful that they are finally reverting back to the old traffic system,” he said.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Itu dia!!!! LOL!
I don't have to waste so much petrol going to school on weekday mornings! =D
wakakakakaka!!
man.. today sure is HOT!! CS anyone??? lolx~~~
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