Malaysia’s EKVE Section 1 is now open. Motorists enjoy a month of free tolls until Sep 29, with travel time cut by 20 minutes on the new route.
EKVE Has 4 Interchanges, 4 Toll Plazas, and 2 Lay-Bys
Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has officially launched Section 1 of the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE), providing a new alternative route linking the Sungai Long Interchange to the Ampang Interchange.
According to the official announcement from the Ministry of Works (MOW), the 16.8-kilometre stretch, with an additional 8.4 kilometres of gravel works, opened to traffic on August 30, 2025, at 6 a.m. In conjunction with the launch and the National Day-Malaysia Day celebrations, road users are enjoying toll-free travel until September 29.
The opening ceremony last week was attended by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, MOW Secretary-General Datuk Seri Azman Ibrahim, and senior project officials.
Section 1 of the EKVE features four interchanges, four toll plazas, and two lay-bys. It connects with major arteries, such as the Kajang SILK Highway and the Sungai Besi–Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE).
As part of the Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road (KLORR), the highway is intended to divert traffic from the Klang Valley’s urban core. With the new link, travel time between Ampang and Sungai Long-Kajang is expected to be reduced by up to 20 minutes. Officials also anticipate that the project will stimulate economic growth in eastern Selangor and nearby areas.
During the launch, PM Anwar presented contributions to mosques in Lembah Jaya and Bukit Antarbangsa, as well as to welfare homes and orphanages. He also handed over laptops and keys to a new public library in Taman Sri Ampang.
The MOW, the Malaysian Highway Authority, and EKVE Sdn Bhd have also reminded motorists to plan their journeys, obey traffic rules, and ensure their vehicles are in good condition, especially during the peak season.
