The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) Circle Line project has officially received the green light from the Ministry of Transport, paving the way for land acquisition to proceed and be completed by the end of 2026. The formal approval, signed by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, follows a comprehensive public inspection exercise held between September and December last year.
According to MRT Corporation, more than 45,000 Malaysians took part in the public consultation, with 93.3% expressing strong support. “We’re thrilled to announce that the Final Railway Scheme for the MRT3 Circle Line has been formally approved and signed, marking a major milestone for the project,” the company said in a social media post. The statement also highlighted the collaborative nature of the process, involving agencies such as the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Public Works Department (JKR), and local councils.
One of the key changes made to the final alignment was a significant reduction in land acquisitions from 1,012 to 690 lots, following feedback gathered during the public inspection. Station locations and viaduct placements were also revised to improve integration and minimise impact on affected communities. MRT Corp added that it will begin engagement efforts with residents and businesses along the proposed alignment to provide updates and guidance on the improvements made.
The MRT3 Circle Line is designed to be the final piece in the Klang Valley’s rail network, forming a loop that interconnects existing MRT, LRT, KTM and Monorail lines through 10 interchange stations. Stretching across 51.6 kilometres, the alignment will begin and end at Titiwangsa, making a wide arc through key districts such as Setapak, Ampang, Cheras, Salak Selatan, Old Klang Road, Lembah Pantai, Bukit Kiara, and Mont Kiara.
Among the 31 stations listed, several will serve high-density residential and commercial areas, including Danau Kota, Pandan Indah, Taman Midah, Universiti, Sri Hartamas and Desa Parkcity. Underground sections will account for 10.7 kilometres of the route, covering areas such as Rejang to Setiawangsa, Universiti to Bukit Kiara South, and from Sri Hartamas to just past Jalan Kuching. A total of six stations will be located underground.
Once operational, the MRT3 Circle Line is expected to accommodate up to 25,000 passengers per hour in each direction, with a full journey estimated to take 73 minutes. With land acquisition set for completion in just over a year and a half, MRT Corp says its focus now shifts to maintaining transparency with stakeholders and progressing towards the construction phase.
(Source: MRT Corp [Facebook] / Malay Mail)
