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Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that the Federal Government will finance Johor's Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project, as initial assessments show it is not economically viable under purely private sector funding.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will inaugurate the fully completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line on Sunday, June 28, with the 37.8-kilometre route connecting 20 stations across the sprawling Selangor corridor.
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Johor's Menteri Besar is pressing Putrajaya to speed up construction of Johor Bahru's rapid transit infrastructure, arguing the project should advance alongside the Singapore-linked RTS Link initiative to maximize regional connectivity benefits.