Perak has now launched the state's first smart traffic light system - equipped with artificial intelligence support to ensure smooth traffic flow in Ipoh City.
Currently, it is being tested at four locations in Ipoh, before being expanded to other districts in stages.
The four locations where this smart traffic light system is installed are at the intersection of Jalan Sultan Idris Shah and Jalan Laksamana; the intersection of Jalan Sultan Idris Shah and Jalan Datuk Onn Jaafar; the intersection of Jalan Sultan Idris Shah and Jalan Raja Musa Aziz; and the intersection of Jalan Sultan Idris Shah and Jalan Raja Ekram.
In developing this smart traffic light system, it involves cooperation between the Ipoh City Council and Telekom Malaysia. The system has been tested since last November, and is now finally officially introduced.
Using this system, it is expected to drive traffic flow by up to 51%, especially during peak hours.