THE planned mass rapid transit (MRT) project may be just what the city of Kuala Lumpur needs as a long-term solution to public transportation. But the MRT plan is today mired with controversy.
Some resident associations have been up in arms about the potential disruption to their homes and likely increased traffic congestions during the construction phase of the mega project. Some are also questioning the proposed alignment of the MRT on the grounds that the Sungai Buloh to Kajang route does not reach the right catchment areas while unjustifiably passes through mature and wealthier neighbourhoods that have less of a need for public transport.