LED street lighting in Malaysia: performance evaluation and barriers to implementation

Mohd Ishak, Siti Nur Aida Nabihah and Ayob, Mohd Fairullazi (2025) LED street lighting in Malaysia: performance evaluation and barriers to implementation. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 15 (2). pp. 211-219. ISSN 2231-9514 E-ISSN 2462-2222

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Abstract

Street lighting plays a critical role in enhancing city aesthetics and minimising accidents and injuries by providing crucial illumination in public spaces, especially at dawn and dusk. However, Malaysia's street lighting system faces challenges related to energy efficiency, sustainability, and technology integration, as traditional lighting technologies are known for high energy consumption and light pollution. Thus, recognizing these issues, this paper is prepared with the objective to present the outcome of comparative study between the present conventional streetlights and the newly emerging technology of light-emitting diode (LED) with specific reference to energy and performance efficiency. The study employed a qualitative research strategy that in compasses of semi-structured interview with professionals that have established knowledge, skills, and experience actively engaged in streetlight projects in Malaysia. The study outcome revealed that the LED is deemed appropriate to enhance the visibility as compared to the present conventional streetlights. The adoption of LED street lighting in Malaysia presents a strategic move toward achieving national sustainability goals, offering enhanced energy and performance efficiency compared to conventional systems. Despite higher initial costs, LEDs contribute to reduced energy consumption, lower environmental impact, and improved urban infrastructure—aligning directly with Malaysia’s green agenda and the global targets of SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Economic planning, Energy-efficiency, Performance, Streetlights, Sustainable.
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH72 Economic development. Growth. Sustainable development. Sustainability H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions > HC79.E5 Environmental policy and economic development. Sustainable development. Sustainability. T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA177.4 Engineering economy T Technology > TF Railroad engineering and operation > TF670 Local and light railways. elevated railways and subways T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery > TJ163.26 Energy conservation
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Quantity Surveying
Depositing User:	IR. DR. MOHD FAIRULLAZI AYOB
Date Deposited:	09 Dec 2025 17:14
Last Modified:	09 Dec 2025 17:14
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q508
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125136

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