Traffic woes at the core of how Semenyih will vote
Heavy traffic is seen along Jalan Semenyih towards Beranang. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
“There are too many residential development in the area. Yes, it is true Semenyih is developed but its existing infrastructures like roads and public transportation are not. The 1,089-acre Eco Majestic township is one of the most prominent luxury residential development projects in Semenyih. ― Picture by Hari Anggara
“Semenyih was initially a rural town and some of these luxurious and upscale high-rise developments only began in recent years. Some of the most congested areas observed are the traffic light intersections between Jalan Broga and Jalan Sungai Lanang . “If you ask me, the recent announcement on the toll abolition does not affect Semenyih people as the four highways mentioned is not near at all,” Persatuan Teksi Semenyih secretary Bharathi Dasan. 67, toldParthiban instead suggested that an alternative road be built for Semenyih’s city-bound commuters after pointing out a proposal had been brought up in the early 2000s.
In PH’s election manifesto under Promise 6, it had promised to abolish toll collection gradually after it has conducted a thorough study all highway concession agreements prior to a takeover.
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