xperts have recommended that the government allocate 2.5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually in the budget for public infrastructure maintenance to ensure the long-term sustainability and functionality of national assets.

Malaysia Institute of Transport (Mitrans) director and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) associate professor Wan Mazlina Wan Mohamed said the investment is important to preserve the quality and usability of the country’s infrastructure.

“The government can help prevent deterioration...