Malaysia targeting 50% urban public transport use by 2040 as part of low carbon aspirations, from 20%

Malaysia targeting 50% urban public transport use by 2040 as part of low carbon aspirations, from 20%

Malaysia is targeting 50% urban public transport use by 2040 as part of the Low Carbon Nation Aspiration 2040 plan, which is part of the National Energy Policy 2022-2040 (Dasar Tenaga Negara, DTN), launched by prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob this week. The urban public transport modal share in 2018 was 20%.

Developed based on existing plans in the energy sector, the Low Carbon Nation Aspiration 2040 plan will see the government taking on a more proactive role by identifying and developing selective leadership in the areas of low carbon economy, which will be aligned with the areas where the country has high potential and competitive advantage.

The aspiration aims to achieve various targets in energy-related sectors. Besides the urban public transport modal aim, the plan also includes pushing electric vehicles (EVs, goal is 38% by 2040) and increasing the share of alternative lower carbon fuels in heavy vehicles and marine transport, plus enhanced energy efficiency in industrial, commercial and residential sectors.

Malaysia targeting 50% urban public transport use by 2040 as part of low carbon aspirations, from 20%

The MRT3 Circle Line will connect the dots on the current spokes, a finishing piece

The Klang Valley’s public transport network has been greatly improved by the MRT. The first MRT Kajang Line opened in December 2016, followed by Phase 1 of the MRT Putrajaya Line in June this year. The full potential of this second line will be unlocked early next year with the opening of Phase 2, which will include the underground city centre portion, making it a 57.7 km ride from Kwasa Damansara all the way to Putrajaya Sentral.

If KL is the hub and the current MRT and LRT lines are like spokes from the suburbs to the city, the finishing piece that completes the picture is the upcoming MRT3 Circle Line, which goes in a loop to link all of the spokes together, connecting stations/places that are currently “so near yet so far”. We’ve detailed this 50.8 km, 31 station line – check out the map and alignment here.

Earlier this year, transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong told parliament that the five main packages for the MRT3 Circle Line project will be up for tender this year and are expected to be completed in phases within the next six to eight years. Previously suspended by the Pakatan Harapan government, MRT3 will be financed in a hybrid manner involving funding sources such as sukuk with government guarantees and also deferred payment financing. More on the MRT3 Circle Line here.

The LRT3 a.k.a. Shah Alam Line links Bandar Utama in PJ to Klang; it’s set to open in early 2024

Besides the MRT, there’s one more LRT line coming up. The ongoing LRT3 project has been given the LRT Shah Alam Line name and it’s set to begin operations in February 2024. The 37.8 km line will have 20 stations linking Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang – details and map here.

With the upcoming full opening of the MRT Putrajaya Line, the planned MRT Circle Line and the impending LRT Shah Alam Line, it looks to me that all suburbs and areas in the Klang Valley will have a train station, if it’s not already there. With the poor coverage excuse gone, the ball will then be in your court, daily commuter.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Cloud sync app connected Driverless Vehicles, Car, Minibus, Buses, Trams
    Going to make this possible.

    All running on its own designed path.

    Autonomous Ride Sharing.

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    • Civic Turbo 2018 on Sep 21, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      2040 ??? LOL RapidKL give free
      Straightaway overloaded 300%
      Fuel is cheap
      Better drive

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      • Betul,
        Dulu spm grad gaji RM700-RM800 beli Saga RM39k,,
        Now spm grad RM1500 beli Saga RM39k…
        Bayar kete RM400/month, balance RM900,
        Duduk Rumah, senang makan, senang spending.

        Malaysia car is cheap now.

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    • LRT User on Sep 21, 2022 at 3:54 pm

      We should have had a world class interconnected public transportation system by now if we hadn’t thrown the Father of Public Transport into jail and instead return the Father of Tolled Highways back to power once more. It is obvious what has happened is the effect of rakyat’s poor decision. So we have no one else to blame but ourselves.

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  • Listen first. Always tokok and never out in effort to make their dream a reality.

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    • LRT user on Sep 21, 2022 at 2:53 pm

      Gomen BN gotta increase car prices by 50%. X50 rm100k to rm150k … Petrol RON95 rm5.

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  • If this is your target, why still approve so many highways project? Should have used the money to build new public transit.

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  • @Snakebabu on Sep 21, 2022 at 2:49 pm

    Haaaiiyooo..let’s make this clear! Lu lang talking about KL/Klang & kws sewaktu only right? What about other states?I pay taxes too.
    Be specific with your aspiration title next time.

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  • Nogizaka46 on Sep 21, 2022 at 3:46 pm

    have more parking spaces first at the Park n Rides

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  • FudgeMeSideways on Sep 21, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    This is preview of what’s to come, really. additional tax for car purchases. LMAO

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  • a mrt user on Sep 21, 2022 at 5:42 pm

    pasarana pleases fix the mrt frequency, 7 mins on peak hours is unacceptable.

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  • Dream on keep dreaming. This is MY, not SG, not JPN, not China, NO…we will stay the same after 100 years. Because we like to talk during teh tarik session and forget everything during working hrs. Hahahah

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  • Improve your public transport frequency and punctuality la, then can talk dream big

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  • Faris on Sep 21, 2022 at 11:17 pm

    Freaking fix and widen sidewalks !!! Bandar Kajang is one clear example of how having an MRT but no sidewalks would still require people to get on grab / bus .. and we as society needs to stop looking at sidewalks as parking area.

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  • Concerned on Sep 22, 2022 at 1:07 am

    Our cities were designed for cars, not people

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  • Ahmad Zahiruddin bin Zailani on Jan 02, 2024 at 11:51 pm

    There are plenty of overlooked residential areas that should be connected to rapid transits (more than 1 such as BRT, LRT and MRT) such as Dengkil, Salak Tinggi, Semenyih, Beranang, Bandar Baru Nilai and Bandar Baru Bangi.

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