Really depends on the government and how they handle their resources. If we look at Manila, they are actually the first in South East Asia to implement the rail transit system. Metro Manila is actually the most densed city in the world
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_citie...ulation_density
Those who have been there will know how is it like.

At the same time, although they are the first country in South East Asia to implement the rail transit system, it hasn't grown much since then and they are still stuck with 31 stations. Blame it on corruption or government having different priorities?

On the other hand, Singapore, the second nation to implement the rail transit system have grown leaps and bound since then. They currently have more than 100 stations and have a clear road map on their plans for the rail expansion in the next 10-30 years. Impressive, I must say.

No guarantee on the direction that Malaysia will head to.

If you add all the stations on our Rail Map, you'll get few hundred stations as well.

That is if you consider KTM as an urban rail transport.

Just wanna ask is there any news about the MRT line 2??? And when the Government will announce this???Because I'm very desired it badly...

And hope it will pass through the Equine Park and Cyberjaya...

Cyber don't have

HSR On Track!!

Resume ' TALK ' only .. Talk talk talk cock lor !

Where are the Greater KL Trees?

Bro, got news better than no news ma.

This project needs to TALK MORE. Involving alot of money and both countries politics.

Actually , no one will wish this project become 'talk show' only at the end .

C'mon, anyone know any news about the MRT2??

I don't want to wait so long, so badly till the traffic very JAM!!!

Can i know for those area like Subang Bestari or Pinggiran Subang a definite beneficiary of MRT due to its location close to it? Any one can share ?

MRT line 2 current awaiting approval from government to commence. Think goods news soon in q1 2014.

Hope this no take too long....

Nod for MRT Line 2 likely by Q1 2014

Posted on 19 December 2013 - The Sun Daily

PETALING JAYA (Dec 19, 2013): Approval for the RM25 billion Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 2 project as well as the appointment of MMC Corp Bhd-Gamuda joint venture (JV), as the project delivery partner (PDP), is expected to be out by the first quarter of 2014.

Gamuda Bhd told RHB Research Institute that physical work for the MRT Line 2 or Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line, could start in early 2016.

The government was initially expected to give approval for the MRT Line 2 before the end of this year.

"Gamuda believes that given the scale of the project, it is natural that the project will have to "go through the procedure" encompassing studies, bureaucracy, arguments and justification," the research firm said.

Analyst Joshua Ng said assuming that it takes about two years for the completion of land acquisition, public feedback, design and tendering as was in the case of Line 1, physical works for Line 2 should start around early 2016.

"This means there will not be discontinuity where construction equipment is laid idle and staff are redeployed to other projects. Gamuda believes the government is mindful of the situation," he said.

RHB Research said as at end of the first quarter for the financial year ending July 31 2014, financial completion (i.e. works certified done and billed) of the elevated portion (for which MMC-Gamuda earns a project delivery partner (PDP) fee of about 6% of the estimated RM14 billion of the elevated portion contract) stood at 17% (vis-à-vis 12% three months ago).

The RM8.3 billion tunneling portion (for which it assumes MMC-Gamuda JV earns a construction margin of 12%) is at 24% (vis-à-vis 18% three months ago).

At present, all 10 tunnel boring machines worth about RM1 billion have been delivered to the sites, with seven operational while the remaining three are being assembled, he said.

"With Line 1 worth RM23 billion currently under construction and Lines 2 and Line 3 worth RM25 billion each under planning, this mammoth mega project will keep players busy until 2019," Ng said.

However the KVMRT project is the sector's lifeline over the medium term.

"As such, it is extremely crucial that the government does not backpedal on its commitment to its implementation, and equally important, the timeliness of project execution," Ng said.

RHB Research said it liked Gamuda as it is the best proxy to public infrastructure spending in Malaysia given its dominant role in Line 1 of the KVMRT project, and most likely, in Lines 2 and Line 3 as well.

It also pointed out that Gamuda has secured the best parts of Line 1 of the KVMRT as a PDP with a 6% fee and a contractor for the high-margin tunneling jobs, and was likely to take the lead in terms of reacting to new sector price catalysts for instance, cabinet approval for the Line 2 of the Klang Valley project, given its large market capitalisation, high beta and share liquidity.

Propelled largely by the RM73 billion Klang Valley MRT project, which consists of three lines, RHB Research maintained its "buy" call on Gamuda. It has kept Gamuda's fair value unchanged at RM5.45..

Not sure it will have too big effect for Subang 2 residents because the stations are like 5-10km away.

from internet kvmrt.com.my


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"Construction start in early 2016"
TOO SLLLLLOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!

high probability that it will be later than 2020