The Government of Malaysia recorded significant progress across key rail and road infrastructure projects in 2025, led by advancements on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), the Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3), and the Pan Borneo Highway, according to updates from federal and state authorities.
The ECRL reached 88.08 per cent completion as of November 4, 2025, following the delivery of the C1B segment from Kelantan to the Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal. Civil works on this section, which began in September 2022, included the Gombak Tunnel, two major bridges, and extensive subgrade works. Separately, the LRT3 Shah Alam Line is nearing completion and is targeted to begin operations from December 31, 2025, subject to final reliability and safety testing. The reinstated LRT3 project carries a total cost of RM21.93 billion.
Beyond urban rail, the 192-km Gemas–Johor Bahru electrified double-track railway was completed and handed over to the government on December 11, 2025. The RM8.9-billion project spans Segamat, Kluang, Kulai, and Johor Bahru and is being delivered through coordination between the Ministry of Transport, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), and the Railway Asset Corporation. In parallel, the Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak reached 99.97% completion as of August 2025, while Sabah’s Phase 1A stood at 85.25 per cent and Phase 1B at 9.49 per cent as of October.
These projects form part of Malaysia’s broader transport strategy to strengthen national and regional connectivity. The ECRL is designed to link the east and west coasts of Peninsular Malaysia and has also attracted interest for potential cross-border extension to Thailand. Meanwhile, feasibility studies are under way for the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway, with completion of studies expected in Q3 2026. Together, these initiatives are intended to support economic growth, improve mobility, and enhance long-term transport integration nationwide.
