Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim calls for Prasarana land near transit hubs to be developed into affordable TOD housing with parking and SME spaces
KLANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for land owned by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) located near public transport stations to be developed into people’s housing projects under the transit-oriented development (TOD) concept.
He said development in strategic areas near transport hubs such as LRT and MRT stations should also prioritise adequate parking facilities, as well as commercial spaces for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs.
“The approach would not only help reduce commuters’ travel costs and encourage greater use of public transport, but could also generate stronger commercial returns.
“I do not think the focus here should be luxury housing, but rather people’s housing, together with small and medium-sized shops and stalls to add value,” he said when launching the LRT3 Shah Alam Line at the Johan Setia LRT Depot here today.
Anwar said he had given a mandate to Transport Minister Anthony Loke to expedite the development of Prasarana’s extensive land holdings, particularly in densely populated urban areas, so that they are not left idle without benefiting the people.
