Pothole repairs in Selangor are set to be significantly expedited following the state’s acquisition of a high-tech Jetpatcher machine from the United Kingdom. It is expected to be valued at RM1 million, according to reports from Selangor Journal. The Jetpatcher, which was introduced during the launch of the Mega Road Resurfacing 2024 project, promises to cut repair time and improve the overall quality of road patches.

State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture, Izham Hashim, explained that the new machine requires only 15 minutes to patch a pothole, a stark improvement over the traditional method, which takes more than an hour.

“This machine is highly efficient and can be used even during light rain, unlike conventional methods which can be delayed for days due to wet weather,” Izham said. He also highlighted that the Jetpatcher requires minimal manpower, with just four workers needed per site—two to operate the machine and two to manage traffic. In comparison, the conventional method typically requires a team of 15 people.

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