By Danial Dzulkifly
SHAH ALAM, Feb 27 — The state government will work to resolve local issues arising between local councils and the contractors of the Klang Valley Electrified Double Track Phase 2 (KVDT2) project.
State executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han said they will convene a meeting with stakeholders, including KVDT2’s main contractor Dhaya Maju LTAT Sdn Bhd, to ensure a win-win solution.
“I will try to convene a meeting and coordinate the situation with all the agencies and stakeholders involved.
“This is an extremely important project, and we all hope it can be completed as soon as possible or at least according to the scheduled timeline.
“It is crucial for residents commuting from Klang to Kuala Lumpur and vice versa. We will try to facilitate the process to ensure the project runs smoothly, including compliance with the conditions set by the local councils and addressing residents’ complaints,” he told the press after a site visit to the KVDT2 project at the Kastam station earlier today.
Earlier, Ng, along with representatives from Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) and Dhaya Maju, was briefed on the project’s progress at the Subang LRT station.
During the briefing, Dhaya Maju Infrastructure Asia Group’s Communications and Stakeholder Relations vice-president Haniff B Ghazali addressed concerns regarding the construction of the contractor’s equipment depot near Taman Railway, which received a stop-work order from the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) in December last year.
He said the company has been engaging with MBPJ to clarify that the land intended for the depot belongs to the Railway Assets Corporation and is not classified as a green lung.
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State executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han (right) inspects a bus carriage during his working visit to the Klang Valley Electrified Double Track Phase 2 project site at the Kastam station in Port Klang, on February 27, 2025. — Picture by NUR ADIBAH AHMAD IZAM/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
Haniff explained that the contractor had relocated the original site of the depot to avoid disturbing Taman Railway.
“The depot in question is necessary to maintain the tracks. It is meant for storing maintenance equipment and materials. Otherwise, we would have to rely on equipment from farther stations, which could complicate track maintenance.
“Also, the depot is designated as a Level 1 facility, meaning no major works will be carried out on-site, apart from minor maintenance. So there will not be any noise pollution,” he said.
Haniff added that Dhaya Maju will continue engaging with the local residents and MBPJ, but requested the state government’s assistance in resolving the matter.
The KVDT2 is a rail rehabilitation project estimated to be worth RM4.475 billion. It is undertaken by Dhaya Maju LTAT Sdn Bhd, an 80:20 joint venture between Dhaya Maju and the Armed Forces Fund Board.
Currently, works are being carried out under a revised train schedule.
The new schedule took effect on January 20, but shuttle bus services were introduced earlier on January 17 to allow commuters to adjust to the changes.
During the KVDT2 upgrade, 22 free shuttle buses will be provided, covering routes between Subang Jaya, Batu Tiga, Shah Alam, Padang Jawa, Bukit Badak, Klang, Teluk Gadong, and Port Klang.
Once completed, the upgraded rail line is expected to serve at least 15,000 passengers daily.
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State executive councillor for investment, trade, and mobility Ng Sze Han (fourth from left) on a track compactor machine during his working visit to the Klang Valley Electrified Double Track Phase 2 project site at the Kastam station in Port Klang, on February 27, 2025. — Picture by NUR ADIBAH AHMAD IZAM/MEDIA SELANGOR[/caption]
