Loke welcomes RM5m Masjid Jamek LRT makeover, wants stations to drive local economy

Transport Minister Anthony Loke welcomed a RM5 million project to beautify Masjid Jamek LRT station, aiming to boost tourism and economic activity beyond its function as a transit point.

The project includes upgrades to public spaces, lighting, greenery, and wayfinding, with completion expected by the end of 2027.

Loke highlighted the importance of improving station facilities and connectivity, emphasising the role of public transport as catalysts for economic growth and community engagement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today welcomed a RM5 million beautification project at the Masjid Jamek LRT station, saying the busy interchange should be more than a transit point and help drive economic activity and tourism in the capital.

Loke said the station, which serves thousands of commuters and sits close to historic attractions in the city, was an important gateway for both locals and tourists.

“Every ringgit spent must bring tangible benefits to the people. We want to ensure that the improvements go beyond making the station look beautiful, and genuinely improve comfort, safety and convenience for users.

“Public transport stations should not merely be places where passengers board and alight from trains, but should also become centres for community activities, commerce and tourism,” he said at the launch of the project today.

The project, launched by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad in collaboration with Think City, is the third phase of efforts to rejuvenate the station and its surrounding area, with works expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

The RM5 million investment covers four main components: upgrading the area around Jalan Benteng with public and commercial spaces, improving lighting along Jalan Tun Perak, adding greenery to the station platforms and improving wayfinding around the station.

Loke said the improvements were timely, given that Masjid Jamek was a major interchange connecting the Kelana Jaya Line with the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line, serving an average of 1.39 million passengers a month.

He also joked that its proximity to Dataran Merdeka made it particularly busy during demonstrations, but stressed that its importance extended beyond its role in the city’s transport network.

The area holds historical significance as the meeting point of the Klang and Gombak rivers, which marked the beginning of Kuala Lumpur’s development.

Loke said the station was also an important gateway to nearby heritage attractions, including Dataran Merdeka, the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque.

He said the beautification project supported the government’s Warisan Kuala Lumpur (Warisan KL) initiative to strengthen the capital’s heritage appeal while connecting public transport users to cultural attractions and commercial activities.

Loke also expressed support for plans to introduce more commercial spaces at stations, saying these could create business opportunities, generate income and encourage more people to use public transport.

He said such spaces could also provide opportunities for local businesses and brands to showcase Malaysian products and flavours, rather than being dominated by international brands.

“We want to see how public transport stations can be transformed from transit points into catalysts for the economy,” he said.

Loke added that improving connectivity beyond stations was equally important in encouraging public transport use, particularly through more covered walkways linking stations to surrounding areas.

He welcomed efforts under Budget 2027 to increase covered walkways in Kuala Lumpur, saying Prasarana and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) should work together to identify gaps and ensure pedestrians could move between transport hubs and nearby destinations more seamlessly.

He said he had also instructed Prasarana to provide the Transport Ministry with weekly reports on station facilities, including the number of faulty escalators and lifts that were out of service.

Loke said station facilities must remain in good condition to ensure a comfortable and reliable journey, adding that the passenger experience should cover the entire trip, from the station entrance to the final destination.

Prasarana said the beautification project had been implemented in phases since 2025 and was expected to turn Masjid Jamek into a greener, more user-friendly space with improved commercial facilities, strengthening its role as a community, tourism and commercial hub in central Kuala Lumpur.

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交通部长陆兆福对一项耗资 500 万令吉的美化 Masjid Jamek 轻轨站的项目表示欢迎，该项目旨在促进旅游业和经济活动，使其超越交通枢纽的功能。

该项目包括对公共空间、照明、绿化和导向系统的升级改造，预计将于 2027 年底完成。

陆兆福强调了改善车站设施和连通性的重要性，并强调了公共交通在促进经济增长和社区参与方面的催化作用。

吉隆坡，10月22日讯——交通部长陆兆福今日对占美清真寺轻轨站耗资500万令吉的美化工程表示欢迎，称这个繁忙的换乘站不应仅仅是交通枢纽，还应有助于推动首都的经济活动和旅游业发展。

陆兆福表示，该车站服务于数千名通勤者，并且靠近市内历史景点，是当地居民和游客的重要门户。

“每一分钱的投入都必须为人民带来实实在在的好处。我们希望确保这些改进措施不仅仅让车站看起来更美观，而是真正提高用户的舒适度、安全性和便利性。”

“公共交通车站不应该仅仅是乘客上下车的地方，还应该成为社区活动、商业和旅游的中心，”他在今天该项目的启动仪式上说。

该项目由马来西亚国家基建有限公司与 Think City 合作推出，是车站及其周边地区改造的第三阶段，预计将于 2027 年底完成。

这项 500 万令吉的投资涵盖四个主要部分：升级 Jalan Benteng 周边地区的公共和商业空间，改善 Jalan Tun Perak 沿线的照明，为车站站台增添绿化，以及改善车站周围的导向标识。

陆兆福表示，鉴于占美清真寺是连接格拉那再也线和安邦/斯里白沙罗线的主要换乘站，每月平均服务 139 万乘客，因此这些改进措施非常及时。

他还开玩笑说，由于靠近独立广场，在示威游行期间这里会特别繁忙，但他强调，它的重要性不仅限于在城市交通网络中的作用。

该地区具有重要的历史意义，是巴生河和鹅唛河的交汇处，标志着吉隆坡发展的开始。

陆兆福表示，该车站也是前往附近历史景点的重要门户，包括独立广场、苏丹阿都沙末大厦和苏丹阿都沙末清真寺。

他表示，这项美化工程支持政府的“吉隆坡民兴”（Warisan KL）计划，旨在加强首都的文化遗产吸引力，同时将公共交通用户与文化景点和商业活动连接起来。

陆兆福也表示支持在车站引入更多商业空间的计划，称这些空间可以创造商机、增加收入，并鼓励更多人使用公共交通工具。

他表示，这样的空间也可以为本地企业和品牌提供展示马来西亚产品和风味的机会，而不是被国际品牌所主导。

他说：“我们希望看到公共交通站点如何从交通枢纽转变为经济发展的催化剂。”

陆兆福补充说，改善车站以外的连通性对于鼓励使用公共交通同样重要，特别是通过建造更多连接车站和周边地区的有顶人行道。

他欢迎 2027 年财政预算案中增加吉隆坡有顶人行道的举措，并表示 Prasarana 和吉隆坡市政厅 (DBKL) 应该共同努力，找出不足之处，确保行人能够更顺畅地往返于交通枢纽和附近目的地之间。

他还表示，他已指示 Prasarana 向交通部提供每周车站设施报告，包括故障自动扶梯和停用的电梯的数量。

陆兆福表示，车站设施必须保持良好状态，以确保乘客拥有舒适可靠的旅程。他还补充说，乘客体验应该涵盖整个旅程，从车站入口到最终目的地。

Prasarana表示，美化工程自2025年以来分阶段实施，预计将使Masjid Jamek成为一个更绿色、更人性化的空间，并改善商业设施，从而加强其作为吉隆坡市中心社区、旅游和商业中心的作用。

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