GEORGE TOWN: Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd (JKSB) has placed Malaysia on the map of intelligent infrastructure development after receiving two Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) recognitions for pioneering the country’s first fully AI-driven highway bridge traffic management system.
The recognitions acknowledge the extensive integration of AI technology on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Bridge and its status as the first highway bridge in Malaysia to adopt AI comprehensively in operational management.
The awards were presented during the MBOR AI Innovation Awards ceremony attended by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, senior government officials and representatives from Dahua Technology Malaysia and MBOR.
Developed beginning 2023 and completed by late 2024, the AI Smart Traffic Management System was designed through collaboration between JKSB and Dahua Technology Malaysia, with YCS Technology Solution acting as the system integrator.
The system allows real-time traffic monitoring, faster incident identification, automated alerts and enhanced coordination between operational teams, significantly boosting efficiency and roadway safety.
Chow described the recognition as a testament to Penang’s forward-looking infrastructure agenda, aligning with the state’s Penang 2030 vision built on smart development, strong industrial growth and resilient public mobility.
“The adoption of AI-driven traffic management strengthens not only safety and mobility but also Penang’s economic competitiveness as we continue to attract global industries, especially in Batu Kawan,” he said.
JKSB Chairman Datuk Abdul Malik Abdul Kassim said the achievement reinforces JKSB’s role as guardian of a strategic national asset and its continued commitment to technological advancement.
He said with traffic continuously increasing each year, innovation such as AI-based traffic control is essential to ensure seamless connectivity between Penang Island and the mainland while improving risk reduction and public confidence.
Industry observers see the move as a milestone for Malaysia’s infrastructure development, positioning the Second Penang Bridge as a benchmark for future national projects involving smart mobility technologies.
JKSB said it will continue to enhance digital infrastructure capabilities, supporting Malaysia’s transition into a smarter, safer and innovation-driven transportation ecosystem.