Infrastructure news in Kuala Lumpur City Centre

10 stories within reach of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Building Merdeka: How the nation-building projects of 1957-65 shaped the early years of independence

   1 day ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 2.3 km

   The article discusses how nation-building projects from 1957 to 1965, including the construction of key infrastructure and institutions, shaped Malaysia's early years of independence. It highlights the significance of these projects in fostering national identity and development.

2. Cabinet gives in-principle nod to Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan elevated expressway

   4 days ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 2.3 km

   The Cabinet has given in-principle approval for the proposed Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan elevated expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity in the Klang Valley. The expressway is expected to ease traffic congestion and support urban development in the region.

3. DBKL to resurface 59km of KL roads in RM100m project

   1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 2.3 km

   DBKL will resurface 59km of protocol and main roads in Kuala Lumpur as part of a RM100 million project. The project aims to improve road conditions across the capital.

4. Medan Pasar set for climate-resilient revamp under KL ‘sponge city’ push, says Hannah Yeoh

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 2.3 km

   KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Historic Medan Pasar in downtown Kuala Lumpur is set for a revamp aimed at improving rainwa...

5. Works minister: LPT2 concessionaire to repair fence, review long-term safety after elephant crash

   3 weeks ago Malay Mail East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2), Pahang 3.6 km

   The concessionaire of the East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2) has been instructed to immediately repair a fence and review long-term safety measures following an elephant crash on the highway. The directive came from the Works Minister in response to the incident.

6. ECRL Kota Bharu–Gombak service targets December 2026 launch, a month ahead of schedule

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Gombak, Selangor 7.5 km

   The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) Phase 1 service from Kota Bharu to Gombak is targeted to commence in December 2026, a month ahead of schedule. The project aims to improve connectivity between the east coast and the Klang Valley.

7. KL-Karak expansion on track for early 2029 completion, says Nanta

   1 week ago Malay Mail Gombak, Selangor 7.6 km

   The RM2.1 billion expansion of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) is on track for completion by early 2029. The project includes a new 999-metre tunnel and is expected to ease congestion on the route.

8. Developer withdraws Kota Damansara data centre application after public concerns

   1 week ago Malay Mail Kota Damansara, Selangor 13.4 km

   The developer of a proposed data centre in Kota Damansara has withdrawn its application following public concerns. The decision was announced by Deputy Minister Ramanan, marking a halt to the project for now.

9. RM1.49 billion in investments sealed on first day of MAHA Trade Days

   2 hours ago Berita Harian Serdang, Selangor 13.6 km

   The opening of MAHA Trade Days 2026 in Serdang saw 14 memorandums of understanding worth RM1.49 billion signed on its first day. The Agriculture and Food Security Minister also expressed hope for additional budget allocation in 2027 to face weather challenges and El Nino.

10. Not just train stops: ECRL stations are getting a Malaysian glow-up, telling East Coast stories

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Gombak 16.1 km

    GOMBAK, Aug 14 — Every major East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) station is an architectural tribute to its state’s...