Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) and IJM Land have unveiled The Linque, a new transit-oriented development (TOD) in Cheras with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM600 million.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke is seen during the launch of The Linque Cochrane at Cochrane MRT Station in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, June 15, 2026.
The project marks MRT Corp’s first TOD initiative in the Klang Valley and will feature approximately 586 serviced apartment units alongside curated retail spaces directly connected to the Cochrane MRT Station.
Located above the station, The Linque is designed to provide residents with seamless access to public transportation and retail amenities. The development is connected to the wider MRT network, including the Kajang Line, which currently records the highest daily ridership in the MRT system.
Speaking at the launch event in Kuala Lumpur, MRT Corp chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Zarif Hashim said the project demonstrates the company’s commitment to creating long-term value around public transport infrastructure and surrounding communities.
“One of its most distinctive features is its direct basement-to-concourse connection, a first-of-its-kind feature for an MRT-integrated residential development, allowing residents to access the rail network conveniently without needing to step outdoors.
“This is the kind of connectivity that TOD is meant to deliver, where public transport is not simply nearby, but fully integrated into the way people live, move and connect every day,” he said.
Mohd Zarif noted that MRT Corp played an active role throughout the planning and design stages of the development following the signing of a joint development agreement with IJM Land in December 2025.
Rather than taking a conventional landowner-developer approach, MRT Corp worked closely with IJM Land to ensure the project’s design, connectivity and placemaking elements align with the long-term objectives of the MRT network.
He added that IJM Land was selected after undergoing a thorough evaluation process, citing the developer’s strong track record.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by Transport Minister Anthony Loke and IJM Land chief executive officer Datuk Tony Ling Thou Lung.
Loke said the project aligns with the Ministry of Transport’s objectives to maximise the value of strategic public assets while encouraging greater use of public transportation.
“Through our network and its surrounding land, where it can be developed into real estate, shopping malls and other projects, value can be generated for the government while also increasing ridership for the MRT network.
“This is a win-win situation and a catalyst for economic development,” he said.
The minister also encouraged developers to collaborate in creating connected pedestrian networks that link MRT stations with surrounding buildings, destinations and public spaces, helping to strengthen urban connectivity and accessibility.
