Malaysia Infrastructure Development Plan

2026-05-06
Category: Government
Frequency: Daily

Macro look at Malaysia's infrastructure plans. From irrigation projects to public transport hubs, highways, ports, and airports, etc.

Daily Compilation of Malaysia Infrastructure Development Plans. You can search for new highway plans, land acquisition for airport, new public transport hub and various other infrastructure development plans here. 

Date Category Details
23 Apr, 2026 Rail Transport Sabah is conducting a feasibility study on a modern rail system connecting Putatan–Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park and Sepanggar Port to strengthen logistics connectivity and support economic growth.
9 Apr, 2026 Highway The Malaysian government plans to explore the development of two major highway projects under a privatisation model to improve fiscal efficiency and reduce reliance on public funding. The first project is a proposed 303.5km southern extension of the West Coast Expressway, linking Banting in Selangor to Gelang Patah in Johor. The second is a 118.7km highway connecting Simpang Pelangai in Pahang to Putrajaya. Both projects are intended to serve as alternative routes to ease congestion on the North-South Expressway and the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Highway.
2 Apr, 2026 Electricity Malaysia plans to commission 18 waste-to-energy facilities by 2040 as part of its transition toward greener energy, targeting up to 600MW of renewable energy generation in line with the National Energy Transition Roadmap goal of 70% renewable energy capacity by 2050. The facilities are expected to significantly reduce landfill usage by converting most solid waste into energy and lowering carbon dioxide emissions by more than 259,000 tonnes annually.
11 Mar, 2026 Port Malaysia government has approved the development of the third terminal at Port Klang on Carey Island.
20 Feb, 2026 Water The new Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant, costing over RM200 million, has officially opened, providing a capacity of 150 million litres per day to serve more than 80,000 domestic, commercial, and industrial users in Seremban, Nilai, and Sendayan. The plant is expected to meet demand for the next 20 years, supporting growth under Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV2.0). Construction began in April 2022 to supplement the existing Ngoi-Ngoi Phase 1 plant, which is already at full capacity. The facility will help maintain a 15% water reserve margin as required by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN). Alongside the new plant, the state is upgrading infrastructure with Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (SAINS), including replacing ageing pipes and intensifying leak detection to reduce non-revenue water (NRW). These systematic interventions have gradually lowered NRW over recent years. The state also has long-term plans for phased construction of additional plants, expanded storage capacity, and alternative water sources, including a new source in Port Dickson to meet industrial demand. Despite the dry season, major dams such as Sepri and Sungai Beringin are at full capacity, while others like Sungai Terip, Talang, Gemencheh, and Teriang are above 90%, and Kelinchi Dam supports the system at 68%.
2 Feb, 2026 Road The government has allocated RM350 million under the First Rolling Plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan to upgrade the East–West Highway in Perak (Route FT004), focusing on improving safety, comfort and resilience, with RM170 million earmarked for 17 locations to add overtaking lanes at RM10 million per location, while preliminary works are expected to begin in 2026 and physical implementation targeted thereafter. In addition, about RM40 million has been allocated for maintenance works throughout 2026, covering road surface repairs, installation of safety facilities and lighting improvements, to be carried out by the Public Works Department and concessionaire Belati Wangsa Sdn Bhd along the Perak stretch of the highway.
29 Jan, 2026 Rail Transport Malaysia plans to revive the railway link from Rantau Panjang to Sungai Golok, Thailand, by rehabilitating the Pasir Mas–Rantau Panjang alignment to allow Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) services to operate to the border. The project, included in the 13th Malaysia Plan under Rolling Plan 1 for 2026 with a total cost of RM264 million, is at the tender documentation stage and will be implemented by the Railway Assets Corporation, with an expected two-year construction period. Malaysia welcomes Thailand’s interest in extending its rail network to Rantau Panjang, though discussions were delayed by political changes in Thailand
28 Jan, 2026 Road A new road access will be built through the 4.3-kilometre Semenyih Bypass, creating a direct four-lane connection between Jalan Sungai Lalang and the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (SILK Highway). This new access is designed to provide a more seamless entry and exit point for Semenyih and surrounding areas, reducing reliance on existing congested routes while improving connectivity to Kajang and the wider Klang Valley. The project has moved forward following confirmation that all Malay Reserve Land affected by the bypass will be fully replaced, providing regulatory clarity and paving the way for developments along the corridor, including Anyara Hills by KHK Land, to benefit from enhanced road accessibility.
27 Jan, 2026 Electricity Rancha Power Sdn Bhd has broken ground on a 120-megawatt gas-fired power plant in Labuan’s Rancha-Rancha Industrial Estate to strengthen the island’s electricity capacity and ensure a reliable supply. The plant, located about two kilometres from the existing Stesen Janakuasa Patau-Patau set to cease operations by Dec 31, 2027, is designed for flexible generation with an adequate reserve margin to meet residential, commercial, and industrial demand. The project is a joint venture between PG Energia Sdn Bhd, SEC Power Sdn Bhd, and Sustainable Power Sdn Bhd. Construction will start in February 2026, with commercial operations scheduled for Jan 1, 2028.
22 Jan, 2026 Highway Mah Sing Group Bhd has opened a new RM70 million ingress and egress ramp and toll plaza to Bestari Perdana along the Senai-Desaru Expressway, forming part of the 5.1km Pasir Gudang Connector that links the expressway directly to Jalan Kong Kong and Tanjung Langsat.