MPS Deploys AI For Potholes And Fines Late Repairs RM100

The RONDA@MPS system is an artificial intelligence road maintenance platform developed and deployed by Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) alongside a private system development contractor. Operating in Selangor, Malaysia, the system automates pothole detection, job distribution, repair verification, and payment claims to improve public road safety for local motorists. The municipal council prioritises pothole remediation within a strict 48-hour key performance indicator (KPI), penalising appointed contractors RM100 for exceeding this repair timeframe.

Key Facts

Majlis Perbandaran Selayang enforces a RM100 fine on contractors who fail to repair detected potholes within a strict 48-hour service window.

How Does the AI Detection and Patrol System Operate?

RONDA@MPS operates using two dedicated patrol vehicles fitted with dashcams that continuously capture road footage across 1,800 km of network coverage in two administrative zones. The dashcam imagery is processed via AI image recognition algorithms and hosted on the SELGEM cloud-based processing server to identify road surface damage with automated GPS coordinates and timestamps.

One patrol car is owned directly by MPS, while the second vehicle belongs to the contractor responsible for developing the AI system. Both vehicles carry out daily patrols, and each vehicle must complete a mandatory distance of 750 km over a two-month cycle. Whenever road surface damage is logged, the system attaches exact GPS coordinates and time stamps to coordinate field repairs efficiently.

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The AI system inspects roadside infrastructure as well as road pavements across ten designated recognition categories: potholes, surface cracking, water ponding, manholes, faded road markings, damaged road signages, faulty street lights, broken road kerbs, damaged road safety barriers, and defective handrails.

The RONDA@MPS platform analyses dashcam imagery on the SELGEM cloud server across 1,800 km of roads using GPS-stamped detection data.

What Is the Contractor Workflow and Financial Penalty Policy?

Contractors receive automated repair assignments through a mobile application based on geographic location and must finish pothole works within 48 hours of detection. If a contractor exceeds this 48-hour timeframe, MPS imposes an automatic fine of RM100, while requiring three-stage photo verification before approving municipal payments.

To ensure repair integrity, contractors must upload photographic evidence via the mobile app before repair commences, while work is ongoing, and after completion. Officers from the MPS Engineering Department inspect the submissions via a web-based management portal to endorse the repairs before a case is officially marked as closed. The workflow then channels verified repairs into automated payment and claim processing.

In August 2026, MPS integrated a Schedule of Rates (SOR) into RONDA@MPS to automatically match detected defects against material and labour price tables. This integration generates instant, accurate cost estimates for pothole repairs while creating audit trails. Performance tracking captures daily metrics such as contractor response times, repair quality, recurring defect locations, and overarching road degradation trends.

Appointed road contractors must provide three-stage photographic evidence through a mobile application before MPS engineering officers verify repairs and release payment.

How Many Pothole Cases Have Been Resolved in Selayang?

Official statistics exhibited by MPS show a substantial year-on-year increase in closed pothole cases under the automated monitoring framework. Resolved pothole incidents rose from 393 cases in 2024 to 2,211 cases in 2025, reaching 3,702 closed cases recorded during the MyArtte 2026 exhibition.

The municipal council places top priority on potholes because municipal data indicates they represent the single highest cause of road traffic accidents in the Selayang administrative area. The acceleration in case closures reflects the council's emphasis on automated reporting, automated pricing via the Schedule of Rates component, and contract enforcement.

Official municipal records show that closed pothole cases in Selayang rose from 393 in 2024 to 3,702 recorded at the MyArtte 2026 exhibition.

Common Questions

What is the fine for contractors who miss the 48-hour pothole repair deadline?

Contractors operating under Majlis Perbandaran Selayang are penalised RM100 if they fail to complete a reported pothole repair within 48 hours of its initial detection by the AI system.

Which defects can the RONDA@MPS AI system identify besides potholes?

The system identifies surface cracks, water ponding, manholes, faded road markings, damaged road signs, faulty street lamps, broken kerbs, damaged safety barriers, and broken handrails across council roads.

How does MPS verify that a road contractor completed a repair properly?

Contractors must upload time-stamped mobile photos taken before, during, and after repair works. Officers from the MPS Engineering Department review these images on a web dashboard before signing off.

Sources and Methodology

This article is synthesised from the field report "MPS Guna AI Kesan Jalan Berlubang dan Rosak, Lewat Baiki Lebih 48 Jam Didenda RM100" by Qalif Latif, published by CARETA on 7 October 2026, following coverage at the MyArtte 2026 exhibition. Technical terms and administrative Malay phrases were translated directly into British English, maintaining original institutional names including Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) and RONDA@MPS. Fines and financial estimates are stated in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) as originally issued by the local authority. This article was last updated on 7 October 2026. Information specific to Malaysia was verified against Majlis Perbandaran Selayang exhibition disclosures reported by CARETA.