MEX II Putrajaya-KLIA Extension Could Cost RM449 Million – Nanta

Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the MEX II extension project could cost as much as RM449 million.

Completing the long-delayed Maju Expressway extension (MEX II) from Putrajaya to KLIA could cost as much as RM449 million, says Works Minister (KKR) Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

As reported by The Star, the estimated cost comes from the receivers and managers (R&M) appointed to oversee MEX II Sdn Bhd, the project concessionaire, back in Nov 2024.

Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi

Responding to Puchong MP Yeo Bee Yin in a written reply, Nanta explained that the final cost for this extension project could potentially rise due to current price levels, repair works, and other expenses stemming from the extended project delay.

"The R&M team is preparing a comprehensive proposal covering cash flow projections, financing costs, traffic impact analysis, concession period, and toll structures to ensure the project remains financially viable," the minister said.

That said, both the completion date and toll rates for MEX II have yet to be finalised, at least for now.

Construction of the MEX II extension that links the current Putrajaya interchange to the KLIA highway began back in 2017, with the 18-km stretch originally due to be completed in Dec 2019. However, cash flow problems stalled the works, and the project later drew public attention amid investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) into hundreds of millions of ringgit in suspected false claims.

Source: The Star