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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has stated that the Government remains committed to improving public transport and connectivity for the public. According to the premier, this will not only alleviate traffic congestion woes, but also help with the growth of the country’s economy.

“A study by Bank Negara has shown that traffic congestion results in a loss of 2% of GDP,” he said in a report by The Sun Daily. Najib was also pleased that the LRT extension project was completed on schedule, and within the RM8 billion budget set for it.

He said the economic internal rate of return (EIRR) could reach 25% with the LRT extension project, citing government and transport experts, “provided that it pulls in the commuters especially from the housing population, industrial and commercial areas.”

“We want to optimise effectiveness of public transport. That’s why it is necessary for the rail lines to be constructed on high density population such as Kinrara, Puchong, USJ Subang, Subang Jaya and other high population areas,” said Najib.

What are your thoughts on the LRT extension project so far? How was your experience boarding a train from any of the new stations added to the Kelana Jaya and Ampang Line?

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