Viral Image Of Trump’s Motorcade Showcases Malaysia’s Infrastructure Excellence - Works Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- An image of United States President Donald Trump’s motorcade cruising along a Malaysian highway during the 47th ASEAN Summit that went viral on social media is a proud reminder of the nation’s achievements in developing world-class infrastructure.

Malaysian Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said the photo, originally posted by Trump’s press secretary and viewed by millions around the world, drew praise for the smoothness, cleanliness and beauty of the country’s road infrastructure. 

“That simple post, viewed by millions globally, reminded the world and ourselves that Malaysia has built something exceptional.

“It reminded us that our hard work, innovation and discipline in infrastructure development have not gone unnoticed internationally. But more importantly, it serves as a motivation to do even better.

“We take pride in what we have achieved, but we must also have the courage to reimagine, reform and reinforce. Because maintenance is not merely about roads, it is about national dignity, safety and future readiness,” he said.

Nanta said this in his speech at the Malaysian Road Maintenance Convention (MRMC) 2025 and MY-ASEAN Roads & Traffic Tech Expo (My-ARTTE) 2025 held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here today.

He said Malaysia’s road network today extends over 260,000 kilometres, and the country can proudly say that it stands among the most well-maintained in the ASEAN region.

“This achievement is built on decades of commitment by the Public Works Department (JKR), Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) and our highway concessionaires, guided by forward-thinking policies from the Works Ministry,” he said.

Meanwhile, Nanta also said the ministry’s ‘MyJalan’ app, a nationwide citizen engagement platform, has empowered the public to actively participate in maintaining the nation’s roads. 

“Since its launch, tens of thousands of issues have been reported and resolved, proving that when technology meets public participation, impact happens at scale.

“Beyond its function as a mobile platform, ‘MyJalan’ symbolises a culture of shared responsibility, a reflection of our belief that road maintenance is not just the duty of government agencies but a collective national effort,” he said.

--BERNAMA