The federal government has given firm assurance that Malay reserve land impacted by the Semenyih Bypass project in Hulu Langat, Selangor — including land designated for Islamic public burial grounds — will be replaced accordingly.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has committed to ensuring that any Malay reserve land acquired for infrastructure development will be substituted with suitable replacement land.
Anwar stressed that the status of Malay reserve land would not be compromised, adding that replacement arrangements are a key condition whenever such land is required for major road projects. He made these remarks during the launch of the Semenyih Public Infrastructure Development project, which was also attended by senior federal and state leaders.
The 4.3-kilometre Semenyih Bypass, linking Jalan Sungai Lalang to the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK), will be implemented under a privatisation model. As part of the project scope, a new Islamic public cemetery will be developed and later managed by the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council.
According to Anwar, the new burial ground will provide approximately 100,000 burial plots, addressing long-term demand as existing capacity at Kuala Lumpur’s Raudhatul Sakinah Islamic Cemetery is projected to be fully utilised within the next four years. With annual deaths in the Federal Territory expected to exceed 3,000 in the coming years, accelerating the project has become a necessity.
Despite higher development costs — largely due to land acquisition requirements and cemetery relocation — the Prime Minister said the project is essential for the welfare of local communities and the broader urban growth of the area.
The Semenyih Bypass is being developed through a strategic collaboration between KHK Land and the federal government. The four-lane highway will enhance connectivity between Semenyih and major transport corridors, linking to six key expressways, including the Kajang-Seremban Highway (LEKAS) and the Cheras-Kajang Expressway (CKE).
Once completed, the bypass is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion and reduce travel time to Kuala Lumpur from around 45 minutes to approximately 20 minutes. Improved connectivity is likely to further stimulate demand for industrial land in Selangor, particularly in growth corridors such as Semenyih, Kajang, and Bangi.
From a property and investment perspective, enhanced road infrastructure typically acts as a catalyst for industrial property in the Subang area, factories in Puchong, and broader commercial property in KL, as businesses prioritise accessibility, logistics efficiency, and workforce mobility. Office developments, including office space in Bukit Jalil, may also benefit indirectly as commuting times improve across Greater KL.
Overall, the Semenyih Bypass represents a critical infrastructure upgrade that supports both community needs and long-term economic expansion within Selangor’s industrial and commercial property landscape.
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