MRT3 gets final scheme approval, land acquisition to be completed next year
Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp), formerly known as Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd, said the approval marks a significant milestone for the project.
MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said the approval follows a Public Inspection exercise held from Sept 2 to Dec 2, 2024, during which MRT Corp received over 45,000 written feedback submissions.
"An overwhelming 93.3 per cent of the feedback expressed support for the project, reflecting strong public and stakeholder endorsement.
"We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to members of parliament, Selangor assemblymen, residents' associations, and business groups for their cooperation and consultation that led to such strong public support," he said in a statement.
He said MRT Corp has made several improvements to the placement of stations and viaducts along the project's alignment, as well as the design of the MRT3 Circle Line's rail system based on the feedback received.
Importantly, the number of land lots required for acquisition has been reduced from 1,012 to 690, significantly minimising the impact on affected communities.
With the scheme now approved, the land acquisition process is set to begin and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
MRT Corp will be engaging affected communities to update them on the improvements made in their respective areas.
The MRT3 Circle Line is a 51km orbital route that will serve the perimeter of Kuala Lumpur.
It is designed for full integration with existing MRT, LRT, KTM and Monorail lines, and will feature 10 strategically located interchange stations to enable seamless travel in both directions across the Klang Valley.
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