Permanent Signage

JKR Standards 2A/85 Permanent Road Signs — Made in Malaysia

Manufacturer-direct supply of warning (ATJ 2B/85), regulatory and directional (ATJ 2C/85) signs to JKR specification. Galvanised post, Class 1 retroreflective, install-ready.

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Why JKR specification matters

One spec, three documents

"JKR 2A/85" is shorthand for the Jabatan Kerja Raya road-sign reference adopted in 1985. In day-to-day procurement, contractors and JKR districts work with three companion documents — 2A/85 (general framework), ATJ 2B/85 (warning + regulatory signs) and ATJ 2C/85 Pindaan 2017 (directional signs, with the 2017 update introducing modernised sheet sizes and updated pictograms). A "JKR-compliant" sign means: spec-correct sheet size, Class 1 retroreflective sheeting (or higher for highways), galvanised steel post, Helvetica Medium lettering with the prescribed colour palette and the JKR seal/origin marking on the back panel.

Muhibah manufactures all three categories in Bandar Teknologi, Bangi — Class 1 retroreflective panels imported from accredited suppliers, post galvanisation hot-dip in-house, lettering by digital print with UV-stable ink. Before delivery, each batch passes a JKR template-comparison QC step so contractors don't get hit with NCRs at site audit.

Warning Signs (ATJ 2B/85)

W-series — diamond yellow, hazard pictograms. Standard sizes 600mm and 900mm. Class 1 retroreflective.

Regulatory Signs (ATJ 2B/85)

R-series — circular red/white/blue. Speed limits, prohibitions, mandatory directions. EN12899-1 panel.

Directional Signs (ATJ 2C/85)

D-series — rectangular, blue/green ground per road class. Custom destinations + km markers. Project-specific.

Solar JKR LED Signage

Active illuminated variants for night/poor-visibility — solar-powered LED chevron, warning amber, school-zone flashing.

For temporary road signs (work-zone, lencongan), see Papan Tanda Sementara JKR or Traffic Management Services.

FAQ

JKR Standards 2A/85 Road Signs — Frequently Asked Questions

What is JKR Standards 2A/85 and why does it matter?
JKR Standards 2A/85 is the Malaysian Public Works Department's reference document for permanent road signs. The two follow-up standards in everyday use are ATJ 2B/85 (warning + regulatory signs) and ATJ 2C/85 (directional signs, including the 2017 amendment). Any contractor delivering road signage to JKR-administered roads — federal and state — must produce signs that meet these specifications for retroreflective sheeting class, post galvanisation, dimensions, colour and lettering.
Are Muhibah's road signs JKR-spec compliant?
Yes. All Muhibah permanent road signs are manufactured to JKR Standards 2A/85, ATJ 2B/85 and ATJ 2C/85 (incl. Pindaan 2017) at our Bandar Teknologi factory. Galvanised steel post (hot-dip), Class 1 retroreflective sheeting, EN12899-1 panel construction, lettering and pictogram per JKR template. Available in all standard sizes (warning, regulatory, directional, informatory) and customised to project requirements.
What's the difference between Class 1 and Class 2 retroreflective sheeting?
Class 1 (high intensity prismatic, ASTM Type III/IV) — required for federal roads, highways, and night-time work zones; visible up to 200m at full beam. Class 2 (engineering grade, ASTM Type I) — only for slow-speed local roads and short-duration daytime work. JKR Standards 2A/85 specifies Class 1 minimum for permanent regulatory/warning signs on most administered roads.
Can Muhibah supply both warning signs (ATJ 2B/85) and directional signs (ATJ 2C/85)?
Yes. Full range from a single source: warning signs (W-series), regulatory signs (R-series), directional/destination signs (D-series) including overhead and ground-mounted variants. Custom directional signs with project-specific destinations are produced to order — submit destination list, kilometre markers and font (Helvetica Medium per JKR spec) and we deliver in 7–10 working days.
Do you handle installation, or supply only?
Both. As a G7 CIDB civil contractor, Muhibah self-performs sign-post installation including footing/foundation works, bolt-down or concrete-cast post, and deployment-letter coordination with Polis Trafik / JKR district. Most competitors only supply — we supply + install + maintain over the project duration.
How much does a JKR-spec road sign cost in Malaysia?
Typical pricing range (manufacturer-direct): warning sign 600×600mm Class 1 with galvanised post — RM280–RM450 per unit; regulatory sign — RM320–RM520; directional sign 1.2m×0.6m — RM850–RM1,400; large directional with multiple destinations — RM2,500–RM4,800. Bulk discount on 50+ unit orders. WhatsApp +6012-351 3349 with sign codes (e.g. W-3-1, R-1-1) and quantity for firm quote.