Why the LRT isn’t worth the switch


Traffic congested at the both way at LDP highway near Kelana Jaya after the heavy rain yesterday. AZMAN GHANI / The Star

AS a resident of Puchong, I was delighted that the LRT line has been extended to our township and would benefit almost half a million residents in one of the fastest developing locations in Klang Valley.

I was excited that there was finally a reliable alternative for me to go to work instead of driving.

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