WCE heading south? Zahid says Banting-Masjid Tanah extension a priority, Johor next on the cards

ALOR GAJAH, Oct 28 — The extension of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) from Banting, Selangor, to Masjid Tanah was among the matters discussed by the Cabinet, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said if realised, this new highway alignment would not only alleviate traffic congestion but also serve as a catalyst for economic growth in the areas affected by the project.

“Currently, the completed alignment stretches from Taiping to Banting, Selangor. Moving forward, God willing, the route from Banting to Masjid Tanah, continuing toward Batu Pahat and Pontian, will pass through Masjid Tanah.

“Datuk Rauf (Chief Minister)… this is what we discussed previously. The West Coast Expressway will not only cover Pontian, Batu Pahat, and Muar, it will also reach Masjid Tanah. We will prioritise the section from Masjid Tanah to Banting, God willing,” he said.

He made these remarks while speaking at the launch of the Barisan Nasional election machinery for the Masjid Tanah parliamentary constituency here last night.

Earlier, the Melaka state government had reportedly requested that the Federal Government consider the development of a new WCE alignment, running from Banting through Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, before entering Melaka and continuing into Johor.

The proposed expansion of the highway is seen as having the potential to improve connectivity, stimulate industrial and tourism activities, and create new economic growth opportunities for the local population. — Bernama

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亚罗牙也，10月28日——副首相拿督斯里艾哈迈德扎希德哈米迪表示，内阁讨论的事项之一是西海岸高速公路（WCE）从雪兰莪万津延伸至马吉德丹那的事宜。

他表示，如果这一新的高速公路路线得以实现，不仅可以缓解交通拥堵，还可以促进受该项目影响地区的经济增长。

“目前，已完成的路线从太平延伸至雪兰莪万津。展望未来，如果上帝保佑，从万津到马吉丹那的路线，继续前往峇株巴辖和笨珍，将经过马吉丹那。

“拿督拉乌夫（首席部长）……我们之前讨论过这个问题。西海岸大道不仅会覆盖笨珍、峇株巴辖和麻坡，还会延伸至马斯吉丹那。我们将优先建设马斯吉丹那至万津路段，如果真主允许的话。”他说道。

昨晚，他在马斯吉德丹那国会选区国阵竞选机器启动仪式上发表了上述言论。

据报道，马六甲州政府此前曾请求联邦政府考虑开发一条新的西海岸公路路线，该路线从万津出发，途经森美兰州的波德申，然后进入马六甲，继续延伸至柔佛州。

拟议的高速公路扩建计划被认为有望改善交通连接，刺激工业和旅游业发展，并为当地居民创造新的经济增长机遇。——马新社

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