Cabinet gives in-principle nod to Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan elevated expressway

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the proposed development of the Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Expressway (BSE), Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said today.

He said the decision reflected the Madani government’s commitment to providing high-impact infrastructure that benefits the public, stimulates economic growth and sustainably enhances the country’s competitiveness, according to a report by national news agency Bernama. 

Nanta said BSE, a proposed strategic infrastructure project, could strengthen the transport network and connectivity in Greater Kuala Lumpur by serving as a high-capacity link integrating several major expressways.

“These include the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway, Maju Expressway (MEX), Besraya Expressway (BESRAYA), New Pantai Expressway (NPE), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) and the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersal System (SPRINT) network.

“The development of an elevated expressway along this strategic alignment has the potential to provide an alternative route for road users and facilitate movement between the northern, southern and east coast corridors of Peninsular Malaysia,” he said in a statement today.

Nanta said improved connectivity would enhance public mobility, strengthen logistics efficiency and facilitate the movement of goods, while potentially reducing travel times and improving access to employment centres, educational institutions and public services.

He said, in line with the Malaysia Madani aspiration, BSE was not merely the construction of a new expressway but a long-term investment in strengthening connectivity, inclusive development and the country’s economic competitiveness.

“Following the in-principle approval, the Works Ministry, together with relevant agencies including the Public Private Partnership Unit (UKAS), will continue negotiations and detailed assessments to finalise the project’s implementation structure.

“The government will ensure every aspect of the project is comprehensively assessed, particularly in terms of public interest, value for money for the country and fiscal sustainability, before any final decision on its implementation is made,” he said.

Nanta said the proposed BSE development would also be guided by a private-sector financing approach, ensuring its implementation would not involve direct financial commitments from the federal government.

He said the government would also selectively examine other infrastructure solutions to complement the road network and address traffic congestion in the Klang Valley.

The proposals would be considered based on strategic needs, capacity improvements and their impact on traffic flow.

“KKR will continue to ensure that the subsequent process is carried out carefully, transparently and based on the interests of the people and country, in line with the government’s commitment to developing a more efficient, integrated and sustainable transport system to support economic growth and improve the quality of life of the people,” he said.