Cabinet Gives In-Principle Approval for BSE Elevated Highway Development Proposal – Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: The Cabinet has agreed to give in-principle approval for the proposed development of the Bandar Malaysia–Seri Kembangan Elevated Highway (BSE), said Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

He said the decision reflects the MADANI Government’s commitment to providing high-impact infrastructure that benefits the people, stimulates economic growth and enhances the country’s competitiveness sustainably.

Nanta said the BSE, which is a strategic infrastructure project with the potential to strengthen the transport network and improve connectivity in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area, is proposed as a high-capacity link that integrates several major highway networks.

“These include the Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Highway, Maju Expressway (MEX), Sungai Besi Highway (BESRAYA), New Pantai Expressway (NPE), Shah Alam Highway (KESAS) as well as the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Dispersal System (SPRINT) highway network.

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

Nanta said better connectivity would improve the mobility of the people, strengthen logistics efficiency and smoothen the movement of goods, while from the perspective of public well-being, the BSE has the potential to reduce travel time and improve access to employment centres, educational institutions and public services.

He said in line with the aspirations of Malaysia MADANI, the development of the BSE is not merely the construction of a new highway but also a long-term investment in strengthening connectivity, development inclusiveness and the country’s economic competitiveness.

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

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

Nanta said the BSE development proposal would also be guided by a private sector financing approach, thus ensuring that its implementation does not involve direct financial commitment from the Federal Government.

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

These proposals will be considered based on strategic needs, capacity enhancement and impact on traffic flow.

“KKR will continue to ensure that the subsequent process is carried out meticulously, transparently and based on the interests of the people and the nation, 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.

BERNAMA