Johor State Route J26

Johor Route 26
Jalan Simpang Renggam
Route information
Maintained by Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) Johor
Length12.0 km (7.5 mi)
Major junctions
West endSimpang Renggam, Johor
Major intersections FT 1 Federal Route 1
J25 State Route J25
East endRenggam, Johor
Location
CountryMalaysia
Primary
destinations		Mengkibol, Layang-Layang
Highway system

Johor State Route J26, Jalan Simpang Renggam is a major road in Johor, Malaysia. The 12 km (7.5 mi) state road connects Federal Route 1 at Simpang Renggam and State Route J25 at Renggam.[1] The State Route J26 is also one of the deadliest roads in Johor.[2]

History

Glow in the Dark

The implementation of photo-luminescent road marking technology along Jalan Simpang Renggam J26 in the Simpang Renggam constituency marks a significant technological advancement in the infrastructural development of Johor, Malaysia.[3] Initiated as a pilot project by the state's Public Works Department (JKR) and inspected by Menteri Besar of Johor and State Assemblyman for Machap Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the initiative features a specialized glow-in-the-dark compound sourced from France. Applied along an experimental 400-to-490-meter stretch of the corridor, the technology functions by absorbing solar energy during daylight hours and emitting a bright luminescent green glow at night. The primary objective of the deployment is to mitigate high accident rates by enhancing driver visibility and focus along unlit, winding, or structurally hazardous rural routes where traditional grid-tied street lighting is economically or logistically unfeasible. Following the success of the J26 installation, the state government formalised plans to scale the initiative across 31 high-risk road corridors spanning nine administrative districts, supported by a dedicated RM1 million allocation in the state budget alongside federal funds for complementary rural safety infrastructure.[4][5][6][7]

Simpang Renggam accident

On 1 June 2026, an accident involved five vehicles (BMW 530e, Perodua Alza, Toyota Vios, Proton Wira and Mercedes Benz A250) caused by two cars Mercedes Benz A250 and BMW 530e illegally overtaking,[8] collided in front of the Simpang Renggam Prison junctions, leading a family of four from Terengganu in Toyota Vios and BMW 530e driver killed in this accident, two injured and five escaped without injury.[2][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

The 19-year-old Mercedes Benz A250 driver arrested by Royal Malaysia Police (RMP/PDRM) for investigations.[18][19][20]

Features

  • First 'Glow in the Dark' road in Johor[6]

Junction lists

The entire route is located in Kluang District, Johor.

LocationkmmiNameDestinationsNotes
Simpang RenggamSimpang Renggam FT 1 Malaysia Federal Route 1 – Segamat, Yong Peng, Ayer Hitam, Batu Pahat, Machap, Kulai, Kota Tinggi, Senai, Johor Bahru, Benut, Pontian
North–South Expressway Southern Route / AH2 – Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru		T-junctions
Berambong River Bridge
Kampung Chokro
Kampung Batu 6½Jalan Kompleks PenghuluT-junctions
Taman Renggam JayaJalan Berlian – Taman Renggam JayaT-junctions
Simpang Renggam PrisonT-junctions
Fatal Accident Area[2]
5th Batallion General Operations ForceT-junctions
RenggamSD Guthrie Estate
RenggamJ25 Johor State Route J25 – Kluang, Mengkibol, Mersing, Layang-LayangT-junctions
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. ↑ CRJ, Community Roda Johor (2026-02-03). "Notis Kerja Kecemasan". Facebook (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  2. 1 2 3 "Family of four from Terengganu killed in five-vehicle crash near Simpang Renggam prison (video)". The Vibes. 2026-06-01. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  3. ↑ Razib, Muhammad Imran Mohd (2023-12-28). "24 Jalan Dikenal Pasti Sesuai Guna Teknologi 'Glow in the Dark'". Media Digital Johor (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  4. ↑ Iskandarian, The (2024-01-09). "Jalan Kluang - Renggam (J26), the First Glow in the Dark Line Location in Johor". The Iskandarian. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  5. ↑ Razib, Muhammad Imran Mohd (2024-01-04). "31 Lokasi Bakal Guna 'Glow in the Dark'". Media Digital Johor (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  6. 1 2 "提高夜驾者注意力 新邦令金路J26 "发光了"". China Press (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  7. ↑ "居銮往来令金路 分阶段关闭一天". China Press (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  8. ↑ "疑车辆违规超速酿5车连环撞 4人伤重身亡 | 社会". Oriental Daily News (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-01. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  9. ↑ BERNAMA (2026-02-06). "Kluang Crash: 'We Didn't Even Take A Photo' - Niece Recalls Last Meeting With Aunt". Bernama. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  10. ↑ Rani, Alias Abd (2026-06-01). "4 maut, 2 cedera nahas 5 kenderaan". Harian Metro (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  11. ↑ BERNAMA (2026-01-06). "Mangsa Kemalangan Maut Di Simpang Renggam Baru Kematian Bapa Dua Minggu Lepas". Bernama (in Malay). Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  12. ↑ "新邦令金5车连环车祸 4人当场身亡 - 国内 - 即时国内". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-01. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  13. ↑ "疑飙车酿祸 新邦令金连环车祸酿4死". Nanyang Siang Pau (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-01. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  14. ↑ "监狱前恐怖车祸！5车连环撞 至少4人死". China Press (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-01. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  15. ↑ "新邦令金5死车祸 | 10岁女童死者父亲促严惩飙车司机 - 国内 - 即时国内". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  16. ↑ "新邦令金5死车祸| 10岁女携5件衣赴柔 成离去预兆 - 国内 - 即时国内". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  17. ↑ "新邦令金5死车祸| 36岁死者父亲两周前癌逝 一家四口又罹难 - 国内 - 即时国内". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  18. ↑ "视频丨兄弟互飙豪车 新邦令金酿5死车祸 - 国内 - 即时国内". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  19. ↑ "视频|开马赛地和兄互飙豪车 19岁司机押上庭延扣 家属没到场陪同 - 国内 - 即时国内". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  20. ↑ "新邦令金5死车祸 丧命肇祸司机讣告流传 - 国内 - 社会". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (Malaysia)). 2026-06-04. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
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