KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Corporation Bhd has received the Works Ministry’s approval for the New Pantai Expressway (NPE) Extension and toll restructuring for the existing highway, marking a significant milestone in the group’s efforts to enhance urban mobility across the Klang Valley.
The 15-kilometre fully elevated extension—comprising directional ramps—will be undertaken by IJM’s Infrastructure Toll Division at an estimated construction cost of RM1.4 billion. The project will be fully funded by the concessionaire without any government financing. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025, with operations expected by 2029.
Datuk Lee Chun Fai, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of IJM, said the approval reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to addressing congestion and improving connectivity in key urban corridors.
“To support future-ready commuting, the NPE Extension will incorporate smart infrastructure features including Malaysia’s Multi-Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) tolling system, integrated real-time CCTV monitoring, smart street lighting, and a new layby equipped with electric vehicle fast-charging stations,” said Lee.
In line with government goals to modernise infrastructure, the group will also maintain current toll rates on the existing NPE until the concession period expires, under the approved toll restructuring plan.
IJM emphasised its commitment to working closely with the Works Ministry and other relevant agencies, pledging transparent and continuous engagement with stakeholders throughout the project’s development.
— BERNAMA
