Urban expresswaysWhat impressed me during my holiday visit to Kuala Lumpur last week are the urban expressways. Filipino traffic expert Rene Santiago told me NLEX and SLEX were built before any of Malaysia’s expressways. Urban expressways around Kuala Lumpur have taken anywhere from two to 10+ years to complete, depending on complexity, phasing and right-of-way issues. This innovative approach helps both flood control and urban traffic flow in a built-up environment. The urban planning of KL must have considered the need to have enough green spaces that are free of any concrete development.

Source: Philippine Star January 06, 2026 16:40 UTC