HIGHWAYS & EXPRESSWAYS of Malaysia

[hetfield85]

The economy is sluggish ... an average 4.8%-5.2%. The inflation keep increasing ... Good job Mr.PM !!

[bart_shinoda]

any updates about Trans-Borneo Highway???

[nazrey]

Come on Borneo Highway....!

[nazrey]

KL-KLIA highway a boon to Putra Nilai township
By Rizalman Hammim
December 21 2006
BusinessTimes


The highway, together with the development of the Bio Innovation Centre, is seen accelerating the development of Nilai, where its flagship Putra Nilai township is located

PROPERTY developer BBN Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of PK Resources Bhd, said the construction of the dedicated highway from Kuala Lumpur to the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang will accelerate the development of Nilai, where its flagship Putra Nilai township is located.

"Once the highway is completed, our development will move southward. Nilai is already considered a part of the Klang Valley," PK Resources executive director Chor Eng Choon said in an interview.

He said the low land price is an advantage to Putra Nilai, but BBN will not compromise on the quality.

"Putra Nilai is ripe for bigger development. We plan to make it a conducive living area for the residents," he added.

The developer has completed about 60 per cent of the 2,524ha Putra Nilai, and sold properties worth some RM1 billion.

"Next year, we plan to start the development of our higher-end properties. By February, we will start construction of our cluster homes that are priced at RM350,000 and above," Chor said.

BBN is expecting a 10 to 20 per cent increase in sales for Putra Nilai next year.

This year, the company sold properties worth about RM60 million.

"Another factor that will boost Putra Nilai is the development of the Bio Innovation Centre (BIC)," Chor said.

Once the centre is completed, multinational corporations (MNCs) in the pharmaceutical and medical sectors are expected to move there.

"This will mean that more visitors and expatriates are likely to come to the township. Therefore, BBN needs to be ready to welcome them," Chor said.

BBN plans to upgrade the facilities and amenities in Putra Nilai, including its clubhouse, so that they will meet the requirements of the visitors.

The BIC, which is being built by Inno Bio Ventures Sdn Bhd, is expected to be completed by the middle of 2008 and will provide purpose-built, attractive and secure space and facilities for biotechnology entrepreneurial activities in the country.

The 6.48ha centre will also provide research facilities for the MNCs.

"A research-based university has also been approved under the Ninth Malaysia Plan and will be located in the area.

"This is part of the Government's plan to turn the country into a medical and pharmaceutical research and development hub," Chor said.

The Negri Sembilan State Government has gazetted a 145.8ha land in Putra Nilai for that purpose.

Inno Bio Ventures is owned by the Ministry of Finance Inc. Another of its subsidiary, Inno Biologics Sdn Bhd, already has a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Putra Nilai.

Chor said BBN is also planning to build a five-star hotel in the township, in anticipation of the expected surge of arrivals once BIC is completed.

"We figured that these visitors would need a place to stay, meet or relax when they are here," Chor said.

He said the company is currently in the planning and designing stages in the development of the hotel. It has allocated an investment of about RM50 million for the hotel.

Another factor that will further boost Putra Nilai is its emergence as an education hub.

"There are currently four colleges located in the area with an enrolment of about 13,000 students.

"More students are expected once the campuses are completed. This will present numerous economic and business opportunities," Chor said.

The colleges that have opened a campus in Putra Nilai are Kolej Universiti Islam Malaysia, INTI International University College, Nilai International College and Murni Nursing School.

"We are also planning to build a private primary and secondary school in Putra Nilai," Chor said.

[thundercats_kl]

any name/info for this new highway project over KESAS highway at Bukit Jalil? don't have a clue larrrr...

26 Dec 2006,

[Lastresorter]

Could it be Sri Petaling - Putrajaya Highway?

[alienwong]

I think this new highway is KL-Putrajaya Highway, this one no need pay toll one, becoz this is for some "people" use one, most of the people from the largest group in malaysia use one ma.

Malaysia Boleh!!!!!!!

[ZaHiRnYa???]

yup. its KL-Putrajaya Elevated Highway..

[thundercats_kl]

Thanks for the info!

[PutraMaya]

Originally Posted by alienwong

I think this new highway is KL-Putrajaya Highway, this one no need pay toll one, becoz this is for some "people" use one, most of the people from the largest group in malaysia use one ma.

Malaysia Boleh!!!!!!!

What grass are you smokin' man?

Why don't you just spill out whats in your mind, o.k.? We don't like vague mischievious inferences and innuendoes, not least from a self-proclaimed "alien."

Jeeez .......

[nazrey]

Government urged to make public all highway concession contracts
Updated : 05-01-2007
Media : The Star


KUALA LUMPUR: The Opposition has asked the Government to make public all highway concession contracts.

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang said all privatisation contracts, including those for the North-South Expressway (NSE) and five other highways that had increased toll rates this year ¨C Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), Shah Alam Highway (Kesas), Damansara Puchong Highway (LDP), Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway and Cheras-Kajang Highway ¨C must be made public if the administration believed in accountability, transparency, integrity and good governance.

Earlier, at a joint press conference by Parti Keadilan Rakyat, PAS and the DAP, Keadilan information chief Tian Chua said the public should know how much toll they should pay for the next 30 years, since the rates had already been decided upon.

PAS treasurer Dr Hatta Ramli said the LDP concession contract did not indicate that the concessionaire would reduce toll charges with increases in traffic volume.

¡°It favours stakeholders rather than the people,¡± he said.

The Opposition, along with some non-governmental organisations and trade unions, will organise a demonstration in front of Sunway Pyramid, Subang Jaya, on Sunday to protest against the recent toll increase.

[alphawil]

Originally Posted by PutraMaya

What grass are you smokin' man?

Why don't you just spill out whats in your mind, o.k.? We don't like vague mischievious inferences and innuendoes, not least from a self-proclaimed "alien."

Jeeez .......

Hear hear putramaya...think every malaysians who use the highways will suffer wherever there is tolls and not just certain groups. so all of us should as the govt to hav our best interests at heart whenever they privatise the roads to the private sectors. Shame on the greedy toll operators and the ppl who shortchange the rakyat when negotiating the toll contracts

[nazrey]

Highway to growth in the east coast
Tuesday January 9, 2007
By NURAZIRA RASHID





Pahang has outlined projects along the highway’s alignment
to spur economic activities.



BEFORE the East Coast Highway (LPT) was opened to traffic on Aug 1, 2004, the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan on the federal road could take up to five hours.

However, the 169km LPT from Karak to Kuantan has cut down the travelling time by half not only to Kuantan but also to other areas in the east coast.

Now an average of 16,000 vehicles ply the RM1.2bil highway daily which is seen as the catalyst for the growth of the east coast corridor. It was opened by Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang.

Pahang’s Housing and Growth Centres Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Soffi Abd Razak said the LPT had opened the doors for new development projects and attracted foreign investors to the east coast states.

“Other than boosting development projects, the LPT is also seen as a boon by foreign investors. As the Klang Valley is getting increasingly congested, Pahang can provide an alternative to local and foreign investors through the LPT,” he said.

As the LPT connects major agricultural areas in the state, namely the vast oil palm and rubber plantations, this will ensure the sector continues to grow.

Realising the expressway’s potential, the state has outlined projects along the highway’s alignment to help boost economic activities.

For example, the areas around Maran, Chini and Lanchang have been earmarked for orchards, agro-tourism activities and animal husbandry.

Other than that, LPT is also expected to boost new development projects like the Gambang Technology Park that encompasses the Halal Food Hub Park, Biotechnology Centre, E-Village and Agritech Park near the Gambang interchange; the development of a new industrial area in Bentong; and the development of a resort city in Jalan Kuantan-Gambang and a new town in Gambang.

Mohd Soffi said the development projects under the Ninth Malaysia Plan would offer more employment opportunities to the people of Pahang.

Apart from promoting development projects, the LPT is also expected to rev up the local tourism industry and this is already evident from the full occupancy recorded by hotels and chalets during weekends and public holidays.

“The arrival of visitors to tourist destinations has recorded an increase. This is partly because of better roads and the shorter journey, so many Klang Valley residents now opt for Kuantan to unwind during weekends,” said Mohd Soffi.

Based on the Pahang State Structural Plan, the Temerloh-Mentakab district has been identified as the second conurbation in the state with the development focusing on agriculture and industry.

The National Food Terminal has been proposed in Temerloh alongside the Temerloh Integrated Transportation Terminal.

Also, the Bandar Ikan Patin development is an extension to the existing site where small- and medium-scale industries and aquaculture development are given priority.

Meanwhile, for the Maran district, the development concept proposed is recreational housing.

“A potential area has been identified to be developed at the Sri Jaya interchange. Sri Jaya, located about 30km from Kuantan, is expected to benefit from the spillover effects from Kuantan and most likely will see an educational institution and mixed residential projects coming up.

“Nursing colleges, teacher training colleges, public and private institutions of higher learning are most suited to the area,” said Mohd Soffi.

Higher educational institutions and aquaculture projects also proposed near the Karak and Temerloh interchanges and the area around the Maran and Sri Jaya interchanges has been earmarked for housing.

However, the old Kuala Lumpur-Kuantan federal route is still important and several development zones have been identified and mostly aligned along the route. Among the earmarked areas are Karak, Temerloh/Mentakab, Maran, Gambang, Jaya Gading, Kuantan and Gebeng.

These development zones encompass settlements and growth areas along the roads linking the settlements.

The land development in these areas covers residential/housing projects, commercial/town centres, industrial areas, airport, and public, educational and recreational facilities.

Altogether, the projects along the LPT and the old route would have a high economic impact to the areas concerned and would also help expand existing agricultural activities.

In a nutshell, LPT serves as a catalyst for all economic sectors. – Bernama

[nazrey]

LEBUHRAYA BARU PANTAI

[nazrey]

Projek Lebuhraya Baru Pantai
Jarak Lebuhraya 19.6 km
Syarikat Konsesi New Pantai Highway Sdn. Bhd.

[nazrey]

LEBUHRAYA BUTTERWORTH - KULIM

[nazrey]

Kerinchilink (SPRINT)

[jansej]

sorry double posting.. mind delete this?
thanks

[jansej]

South Klang Valley Expressway
Business Times
By Shahriman Johari



January 15 2007


SKVE Holdings Sdn Bhd, a privately-held company, may issue bonds or secure a term loan to finance a RM1.3 billion highway it is building in Selangor, its chief told Business Times.

The firm has a contract to build and operate a 52.6km toll highway, known as the South Klang Valley Expressway, that will link Cyberjaya to Pulau Indah in Klang.

"We have got the necessary commitment from banks. Normally, bonds should be the best; then there're also commercial papers and term loans," managing director Mohamed Raffe Chekku said in a telephone interview.

It plans to fund 70 per cent of the project with debt, while the rest would come from the company. It also plans to wrap up financing by the end of March.

Construction of the highway is due to start in April this year, and will take some four years to finish. The firm signed the concession agreement with the Government on August 29 2006.

"It has been quite smooth so far. The tender (to build the highway) has just closed. We are carefully evaluating all this," Raffe said.

SKVE Holdings invited between five and eight companies to bid for the highway construction job. It decided to ask only the "big boys" to reduce any risk.

CIMB Investment Bank Bhd is the firm's financial adviser, Raffe said.

The new expressway will provide links to the booming towns in southern Klang Valley, including the country's administrative capital Putrajaya.

Of the 52.6km, SKVE Holdings will work on constructing 43.4km as the first 9.2km stretch, called Section 1A, from the Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten) interchange near Serdang to B15/Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong, had been built and completed in 2000.

SKVE Holdings will develop three distinct sections - known as Sections 1B, 2 and 3 - along the 43.4km stretch, which will link Cyberjaya and Pulau Indah.

SKVE will have six toll plazas, four rest and service areas, and three main bridges, among other infrastructure. It will collect tolls based on the closed system for the three distinct sections, but not Section 1A.

"The expressway is being developed to reinforce Pulau Indah as a regional distribution hub for goods by having a conducive infrastructure linking the area to Puchong," Raffe said in September last year.



where is the section 1A? is it the very end of LDP after the last toll with 1 junction to taman equine park and a junction to kajang?

[AhChuan]

Semenanjung so many fly-overs!! Sarawak has BIG-BIG fly-overs de.

BUT, Sabah oni has one at KK . Tht is small ...and no post for east Malaysia one......so sad.

Here lar.....

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