# A proposed 303.5km southern extension of the West Coast Expressway connecting Banting, Sel.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Star*

## Key points

- The government is considering privatising two major new highway projects in Malaysia.
- One proposed highway is a 303.5km southern extension of the West Coast Expressway.
- Another proposed route is a 118.7km highway from Simpang Pelangai, Pahang to Putrajaya.
- These projects aim to optimise cost management and improve national fiscal efficiency.

**Countries:** Malaysia

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