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Malaysian Public Works Department

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Malaysian Public Works Department (PWD) or Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (JKR) is the federal government department in Malaysia under Malaysian Ministry of Works (MOW) which is responsible for construction and maintenance of public infrastructure in Malaysia such as federal and state roads, public government building, electricity, waters and much more.

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Malaysian Public Works Department (PWD) or Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia (JKR) is the federal government department in Malaysia under Malaysian Ministry of Works (MOW) which is responsible for construction and maintenance of public infrastructure in Malaysia such as federal and state roads, public government building, electricity, waters and much more.

Building Branch (Cawangan Bangunan)

The JKR's Building Branch is responsible for building and maintaining government buildings in Malaysia such as public government offices, schools, hospitals, etc.

Road Branch (Cawangan Jalan)

The JKR's Roads Branch is responsible for building and maintaining roads in Malaysia, such as federal roads

Malaysian Federal Roads System

Malaysian Federal Roads System , is the main national road network in Malaysia. All Federal Roads in Malaysia are under the purview of Ministry of Works . According to Minister's Function Act 1969, MOW responsible to plan, build and maintain all Federal Roads gazetted under the Federal Road Act 1959...

, state roads

Malaysian State Roads system

Malaysian state roads are the secondary roads in Malaysia. The construction of state roads in Malaysia are funded by Malaysian Public Works Department of each states...

, bridges, interchanges, etc.

Slope Engineering Branch (Cawangan Kejuruteraan Cerun)

The JKR's Slope Engineering Branch is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all slopes in Malaysia.

Electrical Branch (Cawangan Kejuruteraan Elektrik)

The JKR's Electrical Branch is responsible for installing, maintaining and wiring electrical components such as the installation of street lights and traffic lights on roads, electrical wiring for government buildings, etc.

Mechanical Branch (Cawangan Kejuruteraan Mekanikal)

The JKR's Mechanical Branch is to maintain machinery and mechanical construction for the department.

Military Works Branch (Cawangan Kerja Tentera)

The JKR's Military Works Branch is responsible for building and maintenance of military bases and camps in Malaysia whether army, navy and air force.

Water Works Branch (Cawangan Kerja Air)

The JKR's Water Works Branch is responsible for the planning, development, operation and maintenance of water supply services.

List of JKR infrastructures

Federal roads
Malaysian Federal Roads System
Malaysian Federal Roads System , is the main national road network in Malaysia. All Federal Roads in Malaysia are under the purview of Ministry of Works . According to Minister's Function Act 1969, MOW responsible to plan, build and maintain all Federal Roads gazetted under the Federal Road Act 1959...
State roads
Malaysian State Roads system
Malaysian state roads are the secondary roads in Malaysia. The construction of state roads in Malaysia are funded by Malaysian Public Works Department of each states...
Public hospitals
Public schools
Public government buildings