Works minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said although such infrastructure might require higher investment, it is necessary to address the nation’s high rate of motorcycle-related accidents.

“We are well aware of the statistics from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research that show many fatalities in Malaysia are caused by motorcycle accidents,” Bernama quoted him as saying.

Nanta said due to limitations in expanding existing highways, especially elevated ones, the ministry had worked with industry players like PLUS Malaysia Bhd to establish designated shelter areas for motorcyclists, particularly for use during bad weather.

“Many riders tend to stop under bridges when it rains or along emergency lanes. We have seen cases where they were hit by vehicles that could not see them clearly in the rain,” he said.

Addressing concerns of navigation app inaccuracies, Nanta called for technology experts to find solutions.