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Registration Plenary / Ceremony Break / Lunch / Refreshment Exhibition IRF Executive REAM Workshop REAM YEP
8:00 am
REGISTRATION

Foyer

8:30 pm – 5:00 pm
EXHIBITION

Tun Razak 4 Hall

9:00 am
Plenary Session 1
Developing and Managing Road Infrastructure – Challenges and Readiness for Future Ready Roads
Dato' Seri Azman Bin Ibrahim — Secretary General Ministry of Works, Malaysia

Tun Hussein Onn

9:30 am
Plenary Session 2
AI and the Future of Road Asset Management From Artificial Intelligence to Infrastructure Intelligence
Glenn Brouwer — IRF Asset Management Committee Member

Tun Hussein Onn

10:00 am
Plenary Session 3
Nazir Alli — Former President PIARC

Tun Hussein Onn

10:30 am
Coffee break / Networking

Tun Hussein Onn

10:45 am
OPENING CEREMONY
  • Welcoming Address by Dato' Sri Ir. Roslan Bin Ismail, President of Road Engineering Association of Malaysia
  • Address by YB. Dato Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Works, Malaysia
  • Official Opening of the Conference
  • Presentation of Road Engineering Excellence Award 2026

Tun Hussein Onn

1:00 pm
Lunch

Tun Razak 3 Hall

2:00 pm – 4:40 pm
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session 1
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Johor Kedah
Chair: Prof. Khoo Hooi Ling
2:00 pm
GUEST SPEAKER 1 Transforming Pavement Technologies for Future Ready Roads. Dr. Richard Yeo
2:30 pm
Paper 1 User Perception of Hard Shoulder Running (Smart Lane) Implementation in Malaysia: Implications for Safety and Operational Policy. Nusayba Megat Johari
2:50 pm
Paper 2 Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Deployment and Future Applications in Malaysia - Challenges and Issues. Dato’ Sri Ir. Ismail Salleh
3:10 pm
Paper 3 A Framework for Evaluating Third-Party Access to Controlled-Access Highways: A Traffic Engineering Perspective. Ir. Noorfakhriah Binti Yaakub
3:30 pm
Paper 4 (IRF) TyreGates: Infrastructure Based Tyre Monitoring for Fleet Safety and Operational Efficiency. Kevin Prescott
3:50 pm
Paper 5 Assessing Readiness of AI-based Autonomous Shuttle Integration in Malaysia’s First- and Last-Mile Transport Network. Sathiaseelan A/L Perumal
4:10 pm
Q&A Session
4:40 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 2
PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
Tun Dr Ismail Hall (TDI B)
Chair: Prof. Dr. Meor Othman Hamzah
2:00 pm
Paper 1 (IRF) Laboratory-based Fatigue Performance and Cracking Potential of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash-Modified Asphalt Binders. Krishna Prapoorna Biligiri
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Field Evaluation of Tensile Strength Ratio of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt for Long Term Performance Effectiveness in Malaysia. Samsul Amir bin Jaharudin
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Re-Engineering Malaysian Pavement Durability: Integrating QASTALANI HiMA Binder Technology, Structural Design and Lifecycle Economics. Garrick Choong
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Rutting, Moisture Susceptibility, Durability and Cost Savings of Natural Rubber Modified Asphalt (NRMA) With RAP. Ir. Kamaruddin Bin Othman
3:20 pm
Paper 5 Development and research of a novel asphalt anti-sticking isolation agent. Li Qinghua
3:40 pm
Paper 6 Advances in Research and Application of Rubberized Asphalt Technology in China. Hongwei Chen
4:00 pm
Q&A Session
4:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 3
BRIDGE ENGINEERING
Perak Room
Chair: Dato' Ir. Dr. Abdul Aziz bin Arshad
2:00 pm
GUEST SPEAKER 2 Planning, Design and Construction of Sea Crossing Bridges. Ir. Professor Naeem Hussain
2:30 pm
Paper 1 Evaluating the Safe Commuting of Exclusive Motorcycle Lanes (EMCL) for motorcycle riders using Exposure-Based Crash Analysis: A Case Study of Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah. Ts. Mohd Azahar Bin Awang
2:50 pm
Paper 2 Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Composite Bridge under Urban and Coastal Exposure Conditions: A Case Study of the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway Bridge, Malaysia. Dr. Ng Hui-Teng
3:10 pm
Paper 3 Bridge Condition Assessment and Maintenance Prioritization Using Inspection Data in Malaysia. Ahmad Shakirin Bin Muhamad Ruzlan
3:30 pm
Paper 4 Rapid Innovative Bridge System Through Precast Modular Block Construction. Ir. Dr. Fairul Zahri Bin Mohamad Abas
3:50 pm
Q&A Session
4:20 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 4
SMART TECHNOLOGY
Perlis Room
Chair: IRF Representative
2:00 pm
Paper 1 (IRF) Reducing Motorcycle Risk in Malaysia Through AI-Powered Rider Assistance and Telematics: The Role of RideHawk™. Richard Hanowski
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Smart Traffic Light Implementation in Malaysia: Policy Alignment and Cost–Benefit Analysis under ITS Roadmap 2030. Ir. Mohd Fairuz Bin Mamat @ Muhamad
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Development and Implementation of an Autonomous Solar-Powered IoT Flood Early Warning System. Prof. Ir. Dr. R. Badlishah Ahmad
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Comparative Analysis of VISSIM and SIDRA on Signalised Intersection at Tanjung Malim. Ir. Nor Azilawati Binti Abu Talaha
3:20 pm
Paper 5 Pave-TM in Combination with Super-Ski: Practical Sensor-based Thickness Control for Improved Asphalt Pavement Quality. Alexander Wahlmann
3:40 pm
Paper 6 A Mini Review of Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery Systems to Transform the Country Through Future Ready Roads. Abdullah Alazemi
4:00 pm
Q&A Session
4:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 5
ROAD FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Pulau Pinang Room
Chair: IRF Representative
2:00 pm
Paper 1 (IRF) Sustainable Pavement Asset Management and Redesign: A Data-Informed Framework Integrating SEIA for Resilient Road Infrastructure. Javed Bari
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Structural Integrity and Serviceability Evaluation of Bridges Using Ambient Vibration Testing. Ir. Ts. Gs. Mohammad Hafizi Bin Ghazali
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Developing a Classification Framework for Culvert-Associated Road Failures in Malaysia Through Comparative Analysis of Forensic Investigation Cases. Ir. Ts. Leong Geok Teng
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Integration of Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Geotechnical Methods for Subgrade Failure Investigation: A Case Study of Recurrent Road Damage in Malaysia. Romziah Binti Azit
3:20 pm
Paper 5 Interpreting Pavement Condition Assessment Results for Riding Performance and Driving Mode Screening: A Case Study of FT003, Malaysia. Anuar Adamuddin
3:40 pm
Q&A Session
4:10 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 6
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Kelantan Room
Chair: Satpal Singh a/l Dadar Singh
2:00 pm
Paper 1 Role of Functional Additives in the Storage Stability and High-Temperature Behaviour of SBS/rHDPE-Modified Bituminous Binders. Xingchi Wu
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Cost-Effectiveness of Geosynthetic Infrastructure Solutions Driven by ESG Practices. Khoo Cheng May
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Utilization of Ceramic Sludge Waste (CSW) as a Potential Mineral Filler (MF) in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). Ir. Ts. Hidra Hasbee Bin Jamil
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Advancing Sustainable Pavements: Warm Mix Asphalt ACWC20 with 30% RAP Using GTL-Based Saraphalt Additive. Cham Peir Jer
3:20 pm
Paper 5 A Case Study on Advancing Towards Net Zero Through Operational Excellence: Insights from PLUS Malaysia Berhad. Ts. Mohd Rosnizam Zailan
3:40 pm
Paper 6 Evaluation of Food Waste-Derived Organic Compost Fertilizer for Sustainable Landscape Management at PLUS RSA and Lay-by. Nursyazwani Abd Rashid
4:00 pm
Q&A Session
4:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 7
SLOPE & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Melaka Room
Chair: Dato’ Ir Dr Gue See Sew
2:00 pm
Paper 1 Debris Flow: PWD Malaysia’s Experience in Road Infrastructure Protection. Dr. Mohamad Niizar Bin Abdurahman
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Field Implementation of an Automated Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing System for Real-Time Landslide Monitoring. Ir. Ts. Muhammad Farid Bin Ghazali
2:40 pm
Paper 3 In-Situ Evaluation of Shaft Friction and End Bearing Resistance of Large Diameter Caisson Foundations Using Ring Friction and Plate Bearing Tests. Ir. Ts. Mohd Hafiz Bin Shafie
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Performance Evaluation of High Impact Energy Dynamic Compaction for Engineered Fill Platforms Using Plate Bearing and Mackintosh Probe Tests in Malaysian Soil Conditions. Ir. Qusanssori Noor Bin Rusli
3:20 pm
Paper 5 Historical Rainfall Variability and Road Slope Failure: A Hydro-Mechanical Back Analysis Of The 2025 Sabah Landslide Disaster. Ir. Ts. Dr. Edgar Jr. Joe
3:40 pm
Q&A Session
4:10 pm
Session Closing
2:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Concurrent Sessions
IRF Executive Session 1
STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT & AI-ENABLED MONITORING
Pahang Room
Chair: IRF Representative
2:00 pm
Interpreting Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) Indicators for Riding Performance and Driving Mode: Implications for Connected, Automated, and IoT-Enabled Road Transport Anuar Adamuddin
Improving Pavement Asset Management Through Integration of AI-Based Functional Assessment and Structural Evaluation Ahmad Ashraf Alauddin
SAHEL: Scalable Road Condition Monitoring for Diverse Networks Using Rugged Vehicle-Based SeKevin Prescottnsing Kevin Prescott
Implementation of a Lifecycle-based Maintenance and Inspection Management System for Traffic Facilities in Kaohsiung City Po-Yen Yu
Construction of an Intelligent Highway Traffic Data Analytics Platform: From Multi-Source Data Integration to Value-Added Monitoring Dashboards Hsu Chih-Ling
3:30 pm
Q&A Session & Session Closing
IRF Executive Session 2
ROAD SAFETY EXCELLENCE, INCLUSIVE MOBILITY & VISION ZERO
Pahang Room
Chair: IRF Representative
3:45 pm
Reducing Motorcycle Risk in Malaysia Through AI-Powered Rider Assistance and Telematics: The Role of RideHawk™ Richard Hanowski
Delivering Sustainable Development (Transport & Mobility-place): Safer Roads Culture – Speed Paradigm Renewal Alan Thien Len Wong
TyreGates: Infrastructure Based Tyre Monitoring for Fleet Safety and Operational Efficiency Kevin Prescott
Bridge width and approach roadway width impact on safety Aemal Khattak
Assessing Socio-Economic Transformation and Inclusive Rural Connectivity through Community Road Development in Bangladesh: A Case Study of the Bitghar Hat–Brahmanbaria Corridor Javed Bari
A Review of the Environmental Sustainability Implications of Autonomous Vehicles in Developing Countries Muhammad Shan Khalid
5:15 pm
Q&A Session & Session Closing
5:00 pm
Refreshment
End of Day 1
8:00 am
REGISTRATION

Foyer

8:30 am – 5:00 pm
EXHIBITION

Tun Razak 4 Hall

8:30 am
Plenary Session 4
Future-Ready Road Asset Management In Malaysia Strategies for Sustainable Road Maintenance
Dato’ Ir. Ibrahim Bin Esa — Director General, Public Works Department, Malaysia

Tun Hussein Onn

9:00 am
Plenary Session 5
Driving the Future: Malaysia's Transformation Towards Smart Highways
Ir. Mohd Hadzmir Bin Yusoff — Director General, Malaysian Highway Authority

Tun Hussein Onn

9:30 am
Plenary Session 6
Connecting the Nation: Smart, Sustainable and Beyond
Datuk Nik Airina Binti Nik Jaffar — Managing Director, PLUS Malaysia Berhad

Tun Hussein Onn

10:00 am
Coffee break / Networking

Tun Hussein Onn

10:20 am – 1:00 pm
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session 8
PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
Tun Dr Ismail Hall (TDI B)
Chair: IRF Representative
10:20 am
GUEST SPEAKER 3 Pavement Engineering Dr. Rongji Cao
10:50 am
Paper 1 Effectiveness of Warm Mix Asphalt at Pavement Service Temperature. Prof Ir. Dr. Ratnasamy A/L Muniandy
11:10 am
Paper 2 Performance Evaluation of Pavement Rehabilitation Using IRI and FWD Indicator. Muhammad Qayyim Bin Suhaimi
11:30 am
Paper 3 High-Modulus Asphalt Pavement Technology in China: Research Progress, Standardization, and Future Perspectives. Chao Han
11:50 am
Paper 4 Development of Individual Functional Pavement Indices for Pavement Condition Assessment. Ts. Nur Faezah Binti Yahya
12:10 pm
Paper 5 (IRF) A Comparative Study on Laboratory UV Aging, Natural Exposure Aging, and PAV Aging of VG-40. Adyasha Mohanty
12:30 pm
Q&A Session
1:00 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 9
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Perak Room
Chair: Prof. Madya Dr. Fauzan Bin Mohd Jakarni
10:20 am
Paper 1 (IRF) Construction of an Intelligent Highway Traffic Data Analytics Platform: From Multi-Source Data Integration to Value-Added Monitoring Dashboards. Hsu Chih-Ling
10:40 am
Paper 2 Evaluating Multi-Speed Deflectometer (MSD) as a Continuous Alternative to Conventional Structural Testing on PLUS Expressways. Ts. Siti Afzakaswani Binti Ahmad Farouk
11:00 am
Paper 3 (IRF) SAHEL: Scalable Road Condition Monitoring for Diverse Networks Using Rugged Vehicle-Based Sensing. Kevin Prescott
11:20 am
Paper 4 The Use of Rubberized Fiber Mixtures to Reduce Noise on Highways Kerinchi Link, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ir. Dr. Shakor Ramat Bin A. Badaruddin
11:40 am
Q&A Session
12:10 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 10
SLOPE & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Perlis Room
Chair: IRF Representative
10:20 am
Paper 1 Riverbank Erosion as An Underlying Hazard Contributing to Occupational Accidents in Bridge Construction at Sg Air Tawar, Selangor: A Mangrove Based Risk Control Case Study. Ir. Dr. Hj. Ahmad Shukri Bin Hj. Abd Rashid
10:40 am
Paper 2 Application of High Impact Energy Dynamic Compaction (HIEDYC) for Foundation Improvement of Reinforced Earth (RE) Wall on Saturated Ground at Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan. Iradatul Hanis Binti Abd Hamid
11:00 am
Paper 3 Early Detection of Potential Debris Flow from Weathered Granitic Slopes: Correlating UAV Inspection, Geospatial Analysis and Rainfall Data (Gunung Chante — KM303.0 SB, NSE, Malaysia) P. Geol. Ts. Abdul Qayyum Bin Jalal
11:20 am
Paper 4 Acid Mine Drainage-Enhanced Internal Erosion as A Mechanism of Subsidence in A Tropical Highway Embankment: An ERT-Based Forensic Case Study from KM362.8, Pan Borneo Highway, Sarawak, Malaysia Br. Dr Hj Azrin Ahmad
11:40 am
Q&A Session
12:10 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 11
ROAD SAFETY
Pulau Pinang Room
Chair: Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Siti Zaharah Binti Ishak
10:20 am
Paper 1 (IRF) Data-Driven Identification of High-Risk Intersections in Chattogram: A Practical Framework for Urban Road Safety Improvement. Javed Bari
10:40 am
Paper 2 A Comprehensive Evaluation of Integrated Motorcycle Safety Countermeasures: A Multi-Dimensional Approach to Fatality Reduction in Malaysia. Ir. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Marizwan Bin Hj. Abdul Manan
11:00 am
Paper 3 A Case Study on the Movement of Pavement Milling Waste Lorries During Entry and Exit Lane Closures to Prevent Accidents with Highway Users. Ir. Ts. Muhamad Hafiz Bin Abdul Rahim
11:20 am
Paper 4 Road Safety Improvement in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific Region Through MASH and EN 1317 Crash-Tested Interlocked Precast Concrete Barriers. Ir. Olivier Keutgen
11:40 am
Paper 5 Safer Commuting for Motorcycle Riders: Investigating the Relationship Between Road Environmental Factors and Motorcycle Crash Injury Severity. Lilis Surienty Abd Talib
12:00 pm
Q&A Session
12:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 12
BRIDGE ENGINEERING
Kelantan Room
Chair: Ir. K. Sundraraj
10:20 am
Paper 1 Field Implementation and Performance of UHPC Link Slabs in Malaysia. Dr Milad Hafezolghorani Esfahani
10:40 am
Paper 2 Design and Construction of Precast Segmental Long Span Girder Bridge. Ir. Nur Syahidah Binti Jamaludin
11:00 am
Paper 3 Enhancing Structural Integrity of Penang Bridge Stay Cables Via Advanced Real-Time Structure Health Monitoring System (SHMS). Ir. Ts. Azrul Md Din
11:20 am
Paper 4 Assessment of Transmission Length in Prestressed Concrete Beams: Effects of Hooked End Steel Fiber Type and Reinforcement with Comparison to Design Code Predictions. Ibrahim Magira Tom
11:40 am
Paper 5 (IRF) Bridge width and approach roadway width impact on safety. Aemal Khattak
12:00 pm
Q&A Session
12:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 13
SMART TECHNOLOGY
Melaka Room
Chair: Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Che Khairil Izam Bin Che Ibrahim
10:20 am
GUEST SPEAKER 4 Autonomous vehicles. Randy Iwasaki
10:50 am
Paper 1 (IRF) A Stochastic Axle Overloading Prediction Framework for Pavement Maintenance Management: A Network Level Approach. Ehitabezahu Nigussie Mekonnen
11:10 am
Paper 2 From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Twinsights Command Centre and AI for the Next Generation of Malaysia’s Road Infrastructure Management. Dionnald Beh
11:30 am
Paper 3 (IRF) Kaohsiung Smart Dashboard for Large-Scale Event Monitoring and Management: An Application Results Report. Po-Cheng Tsui
11:50 am
Paper 4 A Data-Driven Workflow for Road Corridor Mapping and Construction Integration Using Mobile LiDAR and Trimble Solutions. Lim Chin Hooi
12:10 pm
Paper 5 From Energy Crisis to Pavement Resilience: Integrating AI-Based Road Monitoring and HiMA Thin Pavement Design for Sustainable Malaysian Roads. Garrick Choong
12:30 pm
Q&A Session
1:00 pm
Session Closing
8:45 am – 1:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
REAM Workshop Session 1
Tun Dr Ismail Hall (TDI A)
10:45 am
Opening speech by Road Engineering Association of Malaysia Technology Group Chairman Ir. Mohd Shahrom Bin Ahmad Saman
Introduction by Chairperson/ Moderator Ir. Som Phong A/L Pichan
Presentation of Technical Document : Good Practice To Determine Hard Mass And Rock Mass For Excavation (TC05 - Geotechnics) Ir. Nor Fardzilah Binti Abdul Rahman
11:35 am
Q&A Session / Technical Discussion
12:30 pm
Certificate and token presentation.
12:35 pm
End of Session 1
REAM YEP Session 1
Johor Kedah Room
Chair: Ir. Muhamad Uzed Bin Mahmud
8:45 am
Opening Remarks
9:15 am
Presentation by Top 5 Finalists (Session 1)
  • Infrastructure Application Development Competition
  • Focus Area: Generative AI Applications for Infrastructure
10:30 am
Tea Break
11:00 am
Presentation (Session 2) & Award Ceremony
  • Continuation of Finalist Presentation
  • Grand Finale: Announcement of Winners & Prize Giving
1:00 pm
End of Session 1
IRF Executive Session 3
ADVANCED MATERIALS, GREEN PAVEMENTS & SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
Pahang Room
Chair: IRF Representative
9:00 am
Roller Compacted Concrete Containing Recycled Materials: Fatigue Life and Performance Alabbaas Alhazmi
Laboratory-based Fatigue Performance and Cracking Potential of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash-Modified Asphalt Binders Krishna Prapoorna Biligiri
Sustainable Pavement Application of Warm Mix Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Incorporatin Li-Ling Huang
A Comparative Study on Laboratory UV Aging, Natural Exposure Aging, and PAV Aging of VG-40 Adyasha Mohanty
10:30 am
Q&A Session & Session Closing
IRF Executive Special Session
SMART TECHNOLOGIES FOR ROAD SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT – INHA UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM
Pahang Room
Chair: IRF Representative
10:45 am
Field Demonstration Framework for an External Magnetization EM Sensing System for Non-Destructive Tendon Diagnosis in Aging PSC Bridges Kang-In Lee
Development of an External Magnetization EM Sensing System for Non-Destructive Tendon Tension Assessment in Aging PSC Bridges Minkyo Youm
A Dual-Track Platform Architecture for Commercial Sustainability in Winter Road Safety Systems Taeheon Kim
A Study on Real-Time Road Weather Information Collection Using Mobile Road Condition Monitoring Technology Seong-In Kang
BIM-GIS Assessment of a Road Facility Network under Mainshock-Aftershock Sequences and Deterioration Soo-Young Park
Data-Driven Black Ice Prediction across Road Segments Using Integrated Weather and Field Observations Seung-Ji Noh
12:50 pm
Q&A Session & Session Closing
1:00 pm
Lunch

Tun Razak 3 Hall

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session 14
PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
Tun Dr Ismail Hall (TDI B)
Chair: Prof Ir. Dr. Ratnasamy A/L Muniandy
2:00 pm
Paper 1 (IRF) Modeling Fatigue Life of Incineration-Based Fly Ash-Modified Asphalt Pavement Systems: Laboratory-based Performance Criterion Development. Krishna Prapoorna Biligiri
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Multi-Scale Characterization and Fuel Resistance of Super Fiber Mix-Full Reinforcement (SFM-FR+) for Asphalt Pavements. Aina Salahuddin
2:40 pm
Paper 3 (IRF) Roller Compacted Concrete Containing Recycled Materials: Fatigue Life and Performance. Alabbaas Alhazmi
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Development and Application of Durable and Maintenance-Free Noise-Reducing Asphalt Pavement. Fengwei An
3:20 pm
Paper 5 Influence of Waste Soda-Lime Glass Filler Micro-Angularity on the Resilient Modulus of Fine-Aggregate Mastic Mixtures. Ganesh A/L Pillaiyan
3:40 pm
Paper 6 Performance Evaluation and Field Application of a Polyurethane–Steel Slag Ultra-Thin Skid-Resistant Surfacing. Jinyu Xu
4:00 pm
Q&A Session
4:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 15
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Perak Room
Chair: Ir. Sharifah Azlina Binti Raja Kamal Pasmah
2:00 pm
Paper 1 (IRF) Implementation of a Lifecycle-based Maintenance and Inspection Management System for Traffic Facilities in Kaohsiung City. Po-Yen Yu
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Final Evaluation of the Performance-Based Contract For Routes FT001, FT003, And FT005 (Southern Zone, Malaysia). Ir. Ts. Chandiramohan A/L Ranjithan
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Enhancing Highway User Expectation Through Inclusive of Prayer Room Design at Laybys: A PLUS Highway Initiative. Ts. Mohamad Rifa’i Bin Mohamad Adini
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Understanding Stakeholder- Risk Dynamics in Road Infrastructure Projects: A Risk Attribute Perspective. Ir. Mohamad Amir Bin Jusoh
3:20 pm
Paper 5 From Design Capacity to Lifecycle Performance: Rethinking Urban Flood Mitigation Under Asset Degradation. Ir. Br. Noor Iza Binti Bahari
3:40 pm
Paper 6 Twelve-Month Post-Construction Performance of Full Depth Reclamation Using Bitumen Emulsion (FDR-E): Proof-of-Concept Field Trial on Malaysian Highway. Mohd Azli Ayob
4:00 pm
Q&A Session
4:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 16
ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
Perlis Room
Chair: Dato' Ir. Haji Zulakmal Bin Haji Sufian
2:00 pm
Paper 1 Latex Bonding Effect with Recycled Plastic to Optimize Performance of Asphalt Mixture. Liew Pei Wen
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Sustainable and Impact-Resilient Greenguard Precast Concrete Barrier for Malaysia's Highway Infrastructure. Noor Mohd Hazeem Bin Halin
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Feasibility of Waste Plastic Modified Asphaltic Mix For New Pavement Constructions in Malaysia. Ir. Dr. Hj. Ahmad Shukri Bin Hj. Abd Rashid
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Characterization of Waste Engine Oil Modified Bitumen based on Physical and Rheological Properties. Raza Mehmood
3:20 pm
Paper 5 Recycled Plastic Modified Bitumen for Sustainable Road Construction: A Case Study on A Trial Road in Pahang Malaysia with Critical Factors. Ir. Phoon Chee Hoe
3:40 pm
Paper 6 The Impact of Energy Poverty Factors on the Academic Performance of University Students in Klang Valley. Hanis Naimi Binti Hasli
4:00 pm
Q&A Session
4:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 17
SMART TECHNOLOGY
Pulau Pinang Room
Chair: Prof. Ir. Dr. Raizal Saifulnaz Bin Muhammad Rashid
2:00 pm
Paper 1 Conceptual Design of a Distributed Acoustic Sensing-Based Vehicle Weight Monitoring Framework for Smart Road Infrastructure. Muhammad Yusoff Bin Mohd Nasir
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Comparative Analysis of Actual and Simulated Traffic Volume Using VISSIM on Signalized Intersection. Ir. Ts. Dr. Abdul Razak Bin Ali
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Understanding Parking Reservation Adoption and Electric Vehicle User Charging Behaviour Using a Bayesian Approach. Prof. Ir. Dr. Khoo Hooi Ling
3:00 pm
Paper 4 A Data-Driven Speed-Flow-Density (S-F-D) Model for Intra-Urban Expressways Using Advanced Radar Technology. Syed Khairi Syed Abbas
3:20 pm
Paper 5 Road User Charges – Mobility Transformation and Evolution of Infrastructure Funding Framework. Ir. Lee Choy Hin
3:40 pm
Paper 6 (IRF) From Paper to Platform: Sovereign Digital Governance for Freight in Syria. Raya Arafat
4:00 pm
Q&A Session
4:30 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 18
ROAD FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Kelantan Room
Chair: Dr. Suhana Binti Koting
2:00 pm
Paper 1 (IRF) Improving Pavement Asset Management Through Integration of AI-Based Functional Assessment and Structural Evaluation. Ahmad Ashraf Alauddin
2:20 pm
Paper 2 Laboratory Investigation of the Combined Recycled Plastic Waste Addition on Mechanical Properties of Stone Mastic Asphalt. Christian Hadhinata
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Foamed Bitumen Full Depth Reclamation for Rapid Rehabilitation: A Comparative Study of Early-Life and Time-Dependent Performance. Ts. Azmil Zakaria
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Enhancing Functional and Structural Performance of Damaged Composite Pavements in Meru Tunnel, Section N5 Using Fiber Reinforced Asphalt Overlays and Sub-Surface Drainage Improvement. Mohd Zamir Mohd Zoraini
3:20 pm
Q&A Session
3:50 pm
Session Closing
Parallel Session 19
ROAD SAFETY
Melaka Room
Chair: Ir. Dr. Mohd Rasdan Ibrahim
2:00 pm
Paper 1 Enhancing Road Safety in Malaysia through the Road Accident Management System Malaysia (RAMS). Ir. Ts. Mohd Fairuz Bin Jamal
2:20 pm
Paper 2 (IRF) Delivering Sustainable Development (Transport & Mobility-place): Safer Roads Culture – Speed Paradigm Renewal Alan Thien Len Wong
2:40 pm
Paper 3 Spatial Analysis of Traffic Risk Using GIS for Road Hazard Mapping. Imran Amin Farid
3:00 pm
Paper 4 Expressway Safety Enhancement: Proof of Concept for Greenguard, The TL-5 Precast Concrete Median Barrier on PLUS Expressway. Rino Effendy Abu Haris
3:20 pm
Paper 5 An Initial Expert Judgement Approach for Developing a Safe Intersection Road Design Index in Malaysia. Ir. Raja Nurulhaiza Binti Raja Nhari
3:40 pm
Q&A Session
4:10 pm
Session Closing
1:30 pm – 5:10 pm
Concurrent Sessions
REAM Workshop Session 2
Tun Dr Ismail Hall (TDI A)
2:00 pm
Introduction by Chairperson/ Moderator Ir. Ts. Dr. Hj. Mohd Khairolden Bin Hj Ghani
2:10 pm
Presentation of Technical Document : Good Practice For Dewatering In Road Works (TC06 – Drainage) Ir. Siti Norleha Binti Rasid
2:40 pm
Q&A Session / Technical Discussion
3:25 pm
Introduction by Chairperson/ Moderator
3:30 pm
Presentation of Technical Document : Good Practice In Application Of Road Marking (TC09 – Road Maintenance and Asset Management) Ir. Azura Hanim Binti Sulaiman, Ir. Ts. Muhammad Syakir, Wong Thien Choy
4:00 pm
Q&A Session / Technical Discussion
4:50 pm
Closing speech by Chairman of Workshop Committee Sr. Ahmad Farrin
5:00 pm
Certificate and token presentation
5:10 pm
End of Session 2
REAM YEP Session 2
Johor Kedah Room
Chair: Ir. Muhamad Uzed Bin Mahmud
2:00 pm
Special Talk: AI in Road Engineering TPr Dr. Muhammad Hakimi Bin Mohd Hussain
4:00 pm
End of Programme & Adjournment
IRF Executive Session 5
DATA-DRIVEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, DIGITAL TWINS & FREIGHT GOVERNANCE
Pahang Room
Chair: IRF Representative
1:30 pm
Sustainable Pavement Asset Management and Redesign: A Data-Informed Framework Integrating SEIA for Resilient Road Infrastructure Javed Bari
From Paper to Platform: Sovereign Digital Governance for Freight in Syria Raya Arafat
A Stochastic Axle Overloading Prediction Framework for Pavement Maintenance Management: A Network Level Approach Ehitabezahu Nigussie Mekonnen
Kaohsiung Smart Dashboard for Large-Scale Event Monitoring and Management: An Application Results Report Po-Cheng Tsui
Critical Success Factors for VSM–BIM Integration in Road Design: A Systematic Review Andy Faizal Sahapadin
Delivering Socio-Environmental Sustainability in Road Upgrading: A Community-Centric Implementation Framework from Bangladesh Javed Bari
3:00 pm
Q&A Session & Session Closing
IRF Executive Session 6
CROSS-CUTTING INNOVATIONS: TELEMATICS, RESILIENCE & SMART SYSTEMS
Pahang Room
Chair: IRF Representative
3:15 pm
TaaSchen: A Scalable Driver Competency System for Commercial Fleets Using Monitoring, Interpretation, and Targeted Training Kevin Prescott
Balancing Safety and Security in Rural Roads: A Sustainable, Context-Responsive Improvement Framework from Bangladesh Javed Bari
4:45 pm
Q&A Session & Session Closing
5:00 pm
Refreshment
End of Day 2
8:00 am
REGISTRATION

Foyer

8:30 am – 1:00 pm
EXHIBITION

Tun Razak 4 Hall

8:30 am – 10:05 am
Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session 20
PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
Tun Dr Ismail Hall (TDI B)
Chair: Dr. Md. Yunus bin Ab. Wahab
8:30 am
Paper 1 Mechanistic-Empirical Design of Flexible Pavement Incorporating Fibre Mastic Asphalt (FMA) with Parametric Analysis of Key Influencing Factors. Nur Atiqah Halim
8:50 am
Paper 2 Bond Strength Failure Mechanism and Performance Trends of Compacted Asphalt Mixture Under Moisture Effect. Ir. Diana Humaira Binti Luke Embah
9:10 am
Paper 3 Strategic Selection of Plastomer and Elastomer Modified Asphalt for Future-Ready Pavements in Malaysia. Ir. Norliza Binti Abdullah
9:30 am
Paper 4 Enhancing Modified Asphalt Performance Using Benzophenone-Zinc Layered Hydroxide (BZLH) Nanocomposite: A Pavement Engineering Approach. Ts. Dr. Herda Yati Binti Katman
9:50 am
Q&A Session
10:05 am
Session Closing
Parallel Session 21
ROAD FORENSIC ENGINEERING
Perak Room
Chair: Prof. Madya Dr. Izni Syahrizal Bin Ibrahim
8:30 am
Paper 1 Advancing Sustainable Construction Using GFRP Reinforcement in Structure & Infrastructure Applications. Huang Mei Si
8:50 am
Paper 2 Life-Cycle Assessment of Fiber-Reinforced Asphalt Pavement: A Case Study of Improved Durability and Reduced Carbon Emissions. Nurul Nadiah Zakaria
9:10 am
Paper 3 Acoustical and Microstructural Properties of Porous Asphalt Used in Malaysian Roadways. Zulhakim Bin Ab Aziz
9:30 am
Paper 4 Full Depth Reclamation Using Polymer-Modified Cementitious Stabilisation for Soft Ground Pavement Rehabilitation: Field Performance and Preliminary Mechanistic Characterisation. Ir. Khairul Anuar Ahmad Affandi
9:50 am
Q&A Session
10:05 am
Session Closing
Parallel Session 22
SLOPE & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Perlis Room
Chair: Ir. Dr. Low Tian Huat
8:30 am
Paper 1 Advanced Moisture Management in Pavement Systems: A Review Integrating Wicking Geotextiles for Future Infrastructure. Dantes Siow Kaei Te
8:50 am
Paper 2 UAV-Based Automated Slope Defect Detection for Highway Asset Management: A Case Study on PLUS Highway. Nurul Atiqah Asram
9:10 am
Paper 3 Coupling Advanced Geospatial Data Analytics and Deep Learning for Landslide Hazard Assessment Along a Highway Corridor in a Geologically Challenging Environment. P.Geol. Mohamad Faruq Syahmi Bin Md Aripin
9:30 am
Q&A Session
9:45 am
Session Closing
Parallel Session 23
HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
Pulau Pinang Room
Chair: Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rosli bin Hainin
8:30 am
Paper 1 From Mix Design to Highway Application: High Permeable Concrete as a Dual Function Pavement and Stormwater System. Bashar S. Mohammed
8:50 am
Paper 2 Enhancing Mechanical Performance and Crack Resistance of Concrete Using Aramid Fibers (0–1.5%): Experimental and SEM–EDX Investigation. Faraj Mohammed Salim Ali
9:10 am
Paper 3 A Case Study on Improving Machinery Efficiency in Pavement Rehabilitation Works. Ir. Ts. Noor Shazlina Ahmad
9:30 am
Paper 4 Innovative Design Approach and Best Practice Implementation of Fiber Reinforce Concrete Pavement along PLUS Expressway. Ts. Muhamad Fauzan Bin Muhamad Fadzil
9:50 am
Q&A Session
10:05 am
Session Closing
Parallel Session 24
SMART TECHNOLOGY
Kelantan Room
Chair: Dr. Rusdi Bin Rusli
8:30 am
Paper 1 Integrated Flood Mitigation And Real-Time Monitoring System (RTMS) For Critical Infrastructure: A Case Study Of The Shah Alam Interchange And Toll Plaza. Ts. Norfajrul Fitri Bin Norhashim
8:50 am
Paper 2 A Mobile Data-Driven Approach for Urban Travel Pattern Analysis and Origin–Destination (O-D) Modelling – A Case Study at Kuala Lumpur. Jonathan Gan Jia Jiun
9:10 am
Paper 3 (IRF) Interpreting Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) Indicators for Riding Performance and Driving Mode: Implications for Connected, Automated, and IoT-Enabled Road Transport. Anuar Adamuddin
9:30 am
Paper 4 (IRF) Critical Success Factors for VSM–BIM Integration in Road Design: A Systematic Review Andy Faizal Sahapadin
9:50 am
Q&A Session
10:05 am
Session Closing
Parallel Session 25
ASSET MANAGEMENT
Melaka Room
Chair: Ir. Ts. Dr. Hj. Mohd Khairolden Bin Hj Ghani
8:30 am
Paper 1 Assessment of Optimum Shell’s Binder Additive in the Performance of Hot-Mix Asphalt. Nur Alya Qistina Mohd Zaidi
8:50 am
Paper 2 Development of a Highway Patrolling Strategy Based on Pothole Occurrence Considering Heavy Commercial Vehicle Traffic and Rainfall Effects. Asyraf Naim Jamal Shahid Gurdial
9:10 am
Paper 3 Transitioning to Data-Driven Pavement Maintenance: A Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) Framework for Federal Road Network in Peninsular Malaysia. Ir Nur Qistina Abdullah
9:30 am
Paper 4 Digital New Norm of Asset Management Strategy EUR ING Ir. Ts. Azizul Faiz Bin Abdul Aziz
9:50 am
Q&A Session
10:05 am
Session Closing
9:00 am
Presentation of Medals (MRC Invention and Innovation Exhibition (MRC-IIE))

Tun Hussein Onn

10:05 am
Coffee break / Networking

Tun Hussein Onn

10:45 am
CLOSING CEREMONY
  • Expression of Appreciation by Ir. Mohd Shahrom Bin Ahmad Saman, Chairman of Organising Committee
  • Closing Address by YB. Dato Seri Haji Ahmad Maslan, Deputy Minister of Works, Malaysia
  • Presentation of Best MRC Invention and Innovation Exhibition Awards
  • Presentation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Apps Design Competition 2026
  • Presentation of Best Technical Paper Awards 2026
  • Lucky Draw for participating delegates

Tun Hussein Onn

1:00 pm
Lunch

Tun Razak 3 Hall

2:00 pm
MRC Technical Visit

* This programme is subject to change