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Malay Mail
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Power outage drill at Mines toll plaza from 10am-12pm today, says Besraya
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 — Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd will conduct a disaster preparedness drill involving a power outage at the Mines Toll Plaza South today, from 10am until 12pm. In a statement yesterday, Besraya announced that the drill, supported by the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA), was being held to assess the preparedness level of Besraya staff, particularly the Toll Operations Department, in facing disasters. According to the statement, the exercise also aims to test the functionality of support tools and toll system equipment, as well as the effective activation of the Emergency Response Procedure (ERP). IJM Toll Division chief executive officer Wan Salwani Wan Yusoff said the drill would enhance good relations and communication between government agencies and concessionaires. 'Additionally, this exercise can provide lessons and experience to highway personnel so that they are always prepared to face real situations,' she said in the same statement. Besraya also stated that it would ensure traffic information regarding the drill was continuously disseminated to the public through electronic signboards along the highway. 'Highway users are also advised to obey the instructions of highway personnel. Besraya apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks all highway users for their cooperation,' the statement read. For further inquiries, the public can contact the Besline at 1-800-88-0999. — Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Nightly lane closures on Sungai Besi Expressway until November 30 for maintenance works
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — Besraya (M) Sdn Bhd is carrying out scheduled road maintenance works along the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), starting from June 3 to November 30. The highway concessionaire, in a statement, announced that lane closures will be carried out in stages in both directions of the highway, covering the stretches between KM0.1 to KM21.9; KMB0.0 to KMB0.8; KMS0.0 to KMS2.2; and KMP0.0 to KMP3.3. The maintenance work, which includes road resurfacing and line marking, is being carried out nightly from 10pm to 6am throughout the maintenance period. 'We will also ensure that traffic updates and lane closure information at affected locations are continuously communicated to the public through electronic signboards along the highway. 'Highway users are advised to comply with all instructions displayed on the signs,' the company also said that the maintenance work is being carried out with the support of the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance user comfort and safety. 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused to the public,' it said. For enquiries, motorists can contact the Besline hotline at 1-800-88-0999. — Bernama
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
IJM gets ministry's nod to extend New Pantai Expressway by 15km at RM1.4bil cost
KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Corporation Bhd has received approval from Works Ministry for the extension of the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and restructuring of toll rates for the existing stretch. The project will be undertaken by IJM's infrastructure toll division, which manages the group's highway concessions. According to IJM, the 15-kilometre fully elevated NPE extension (including directional ramps) is designed to improve connectivity, ease congestion and enhance mobility across key corridors in Klang Valley. By offering a direct alternative to city-centre routes, the highway will help shorten travel times and ease daily commutes for residents and businesses. The NPE Extension, with a new toll plaza, will be fully funded by the concessionaire without any government funding. Construction works is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025 with the highway targeted to be operational by 2029. Toll restructuring of the existing NPE entails maintaining current toll rates until the expiry of the concession period. Meanwhile, the NPE extension will link the Pantai Dalam toll plaza directly to the Jalan Istana interchange via Jalan Syed Putra, interconnecting with three major expressways - NPE, Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), and the upcoming Laluan Istana-Kiara Expressway (LIKE). The project also aligns with Kuala Lumpur Traffic Master Plan 2040, which prioritises highway-to-highway connections that keep through-traffic out of the city core. The integrated network is expected to divert about 40 per cent of existing traffic from Jalan Bangsar towards the city centre, relieving pressure on some of Kuala Lumpur's busiest routes which expect to reduce travel time during peak hours upon completion. IJM group chief executive officer and managing director Datuk Lee Chun Fai said the approval marks an important milestone in the group's efforts to improve urban mobility in the Klang Valley. He added that the NPE extension is designed not only to disperse traffic more efficiently, but also to reduce travel time and support the everyday journeys of people and businesses by easing pressure on key city routes and complementing public transportation. Beyond easing congestion, the project is also expected to generate economic spillover benefits of about RM5.6 billion, unlocking growth for nearby developments such as Pantai Sentral Park and Bangsar South. To support future-ready commuting, the NPE Extension will incorporate smart infrastructure features such as Malaysia's multi-lane fast flow tolling system, integrated real-time CCTV monitoring, smart street lighting and a new layby with electric vehicle fast-charging stations. The NPE Extension also represents a brownfield extension of the group's existing concession asset, aligning with IJM's strategy of expanding and enhancing its infrastructure portfolio through well-managed, synergistic developments. Lee noted that the extension of the NPE concession provides an ideal mechanism to responsibly finance and deliver this project. "The NPE Extension also strengthens our recurring income base and fits well within our long-term strategy of managing and monetising infrastructure assets at the right time," he said. The NPE Extension will be undertaken at a construction cost of RM1.4 billion.
