- WHAT IS THE PJD LINK HIGHWAY?
The PJD Link highway is a 34.3km, 2-lane dual carriage (total 4 lanes, with 12.5km of main line and 21.8km of ramps) highway that will be elevated more than 20 metres (about 8 storeys high).
It is about 85% identical to the proposed Kidex that was cancelled in 2015.
It is about 85% identical to the proposed Kidex that was cancelled in 2015.
- Where will PJD Link HIGHWAY start and end?
It starts after the NKVE toll plaza on the SPRINT highway in Bandar Utama and ends at the Bukit Jalil highway interchange.
- WhEN WILL Construction start?
Construction is expected to start at the end of 2021, following approvals and an environmental impact assessment, the developer has said in an interview.
- WHICH AREA DOES THE PJD LINK HIGHWAY CUT THROUGH?
Areas within Petaling Jaya are:
Areas outside Petaling Jaya are:
- SPRINT highway
- Bandar Utama
- Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara
- Damansara Utama
- Damansara Jaya
- Damansara Kim
- Damansara Intan
- Section 14, 17, 19
- PJ Old Town (Sections 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 51 & 51A)
- Segments of Jalan Templer & Jalan Penchala
- Taman Medan Maju Jaya
- Taman Petaling Utama PJSI
- Taman Sri Manja PJS3
Areas outside Petaling Jaya are:
- Taman Kinrara Seksyen 2, 3 & 4
- Bandar Kinrara 1, 2 & 5
- Who is building the PJD Link highway?
It has been reported that the PJD Link Highway is to be built by PJD Link (M) Sdn Bhd, a private construction company. Companies Commission of Malaysia data shows that 70% of PJD Link (M) is owned by Noblemax Resources Sdn Bhd while the rest is held by PJD Link Holdings Sdn Bhd. Noblemax Resources is owned by Hari Narayanan and his wife Vimala Govindasamy.
PJD Link Holdings Sdn Bhd is majority owned by Mansor Salleh @ Md Salleh. PJD Link (M) Sdn Bhd executive director Amrish Hari Narayanan, who is the son of Hari Narayanan, is also the executive director and CEO of railway engineering firm Emrail Sdn Bhd, which was to be involved in the Kidex project.
Kidex was cancelled by the Selangor state government and rejected 3 times by MBPJ.
PJD Link Holdings Sdn Bhd is majority owned by Mansor Salleh @ Md Salleh. PJD Link (M) Sdn Bhd executive director Amrish Hari Narayanan, who is the son of Hari Narayanan, is also the executive director and CEO of railway engineering firm Emrail Sdn Bhd, which was to be involved in the Kidex project.
Kidex was cancelled by the Selangor state government and rejected 3 times by MBPJ.
- Has PJD Link HIGHWAY been approved by the Selangor State government?
The previously proposed highway project Kidex was approved in principle by the Selangor State government in February 2012 and a concession agreement was signed in November 2013 with the federal government.
Despite Kidex’s cancellation in 2015, the Works Minister confirmed in May 2016 that the concession agreement had been extended until the end of the year.
In early 2016, some PJ residents also began receiving pamphlets on the proposed PJD Link highway from PJD Link (M) Sdn Bhd which identified itself as the “concession company”.
As of Jan 27, 2021, PJD Link had yet to receive any regulatory approvals. It requires approvals from the Malaysian Highway Authority, Selangor government and MBPJ to begin construction.
So far, no information is available on if /when PJD Link highway signed a concession agreement and with whom, nor are there details on the concession period, toll rates, etc.
Despite Kidex’s cancellation in 2015, the Works Minister confirmed in May 2016 that the concession agreement had been extended until the end of the year.
In early 2016, some PJ residents also began receiving pamphlets on the proposed PJD Link highway from PJD Link (M) Sdn Bhd which identified itself as the “concession company”.
As of Jan 27, 2021, PJD Link had yet to receive any regulatory approvals. It requires approvals from the Malaysian Highway Authority, Selangor government and MBPJ to begin construction.
So far, no information is available on if /when PJD Link highway signed a concession agreement and with whom, nor are there details on the concession period, toll rates, etc.
- How much will PJD Link highway cost and who is funding it?
So far, no one has disclosed this information.
Back in 2014, Kidex was projected to cost RM2.42 billion. It was to be 20% funded internally and the 80% balance was to be from bank loans. It was purportedly not slated to receive any government funding.
Similarly, PJD Link highway is likely to be a privately funded initiative, which raises questions on its cost transparency, optimal value of return, and concession terms.
Back in 2014, Kidex was projected to cost RM2.42 billion. It was to be 20% funded internally and the 80% balance was to be from bank loans. It was purportedly not slated to receive any government funding.
Similarly, PJD Link highway is likely to be a privately funded initiative, which raises questions on its cost transparency, optimal value of return, and concession terms.
- Has an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact ASSESSMENT (SIA) and Traffic impact assessment (TIA) been CONDUCTED?
In an interview with The Edge, the developer says it expects to complete the EIA, SIA and TIA by this year (2021). The EIA, SIA and TIA will be presented to the government authorities and must be approved before the development can proceed.
- How many toll plazas will there be on PJD Link?
Potentially to have 2 toll plazas: 1 at Jalan Harapan and another at the green lung, between Taman Medan Maju Jaya, Taman Petaling Utama PJS1 and Taman Sri Manja PJS3
- What toll rates will be charged?
PJD Link has yet to disclose this information.
- WHAT HAS THE SELANGOR GOVERNMENT SAID ABOUT THE PJD LINK HIGHWAY?
Selangor executive councillor Izham Hashim told the state assembly on Nov 9, 2020, that the PJD Link proposal was discussed with the State Economic Council (MTES), despite no approval being granted for the project to proceed.
R Rajiv (PH-Bukit Gasing) has said: “We rejected Kidex some years ago, why don’t we just reject this at the first instance?”
Selangor Menteri Besar Aminudin Shari asked residents to "give a chance to the developer".
Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah says: "I am inclined to stand with the original position on Kidex and the policy that intra-city highways are not sustainable, cause more harm than good and not in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, and the promotion of mass public transportation system as we move towards low carbon cities".
Selayang MP William Leong urges the state government to prioritise the people over “the profits of a privatised toll highway concessionaire”.
He says: “Transportation connectivity and accessibility can be addressed without sacrificing the interests of the residents affected by the proposed PJD Link".
“It bears to be reminded that one of the promises of the Pakatan Harapan government was to do away with toll highways.”
R Rajiv (PH-Bukit Gasing) has said: “We rejected Kidex some years ago, why don’t we just reject this at the first instance?”
Selangor Menteri Besar Aminudin Shari asked residents to "give a chance to the developer".
Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah says: "I am inclined to stand with the original position on Kidex and the policy that intra-city highways are not sustainable, cause more harm than good and not in accordance with the principles of sustainable development, and the promotion of mass public transportation system as we move towards low carbon cities".
Selayang MP William Leong urges the state government to prioritise the people over “the profits of a privatised toll highway concessionaire”.
He says: “Transportation connectivity and accessibility can be addressed without sacrificing the interests of the residents affected by the proposed PJD Link".
“It bears to be reminded that one of the promises of the Pakatan Harapan government was to do away with toll highways.”
- I'm Concerned about PJD Link's impact to my home / business. what can i do?
Take action! Join the many residents who are telling the federal, state authorities and local council that we don't want any highway built within Petaling Jaya.
How does the PJD Link highway compare with the Kidex highway?
Description |
PJD Link highway |
Kidex highway |
Length |
34.3km (12.5km mainline, 21.8km ramps) |
26.1km (14.9km mainline, 11.2km ramps) |
Interchanges and ramps |
8 interchanges |
7 interchanges |
Toll plaza locations |
Jalan Harapan and Taman Medan Maju Jaya/Taman Sri Manja |
SS2 and Taman Dato Harun |
Construction period |
3 years but it could be extended |
3-4 years |
Construction cost |
Not disclosed |
RM2.42 billion |
Concession period |
Not disclosed |
48 years |
Land and property acquisition |
Not disclosed |
3,784 lots of land |
Adapted from media by The Edge
