Call for new routes ahead of Kajang high-rise project

By the Editorial Team · Friday, October 9, 2026

Residents of Taman Rakan in Kajang are urging authorities to create new access routes before an 11-storey apartment with 184 units is built on Jalan Suria 2, fearing severe traffic congestion on the narrow road. Local officials, including assemblyman David Cheong, have acknowledged these concerns and plan to explore infrastructure improvements such as a proposed bridge to better manage traffic flow and maintain community safety.

Residents of Taman Rakan in Kajang, Selangor, have voiced concerns over potential severe traffic congestion stemming from a proposed high-rise apartment project, urging local authorities to establish new access routes ahead of its completion. The development involves an 11-storey building with 184 units planned along Jalan Suria 2, a narrow residential road currently serving over 5,000 households in seven nearby areas.

Community members highlighted that Jalan Suria 2, measuring just 4.57 meters wide, serves as the primary connection to Jalan Rakan Cheras and onward to Jalan Sungai Long. Residents fear the additional traffic generated by the new development will exacerbate existing bottlenecks. According to Taman Suria resident Doreen Owee, the situation may worsen unless changes are made, noting the road's limited capacity.

The Kajang Municipal Council’s (MPKj) masterplan previously indicated that a neighboring road, Jalan Suria 1, would be extended to improve access to SK Taman Rakan. However, no progress has been made on this front, prompting residents to seek alternative solutions.

During a meeting on October 3 with Kajang assemblyman David Cheong, locals proposed constructing a bridge linking Jalan Idaman 2 to Jalan Rakan 2. Resident Chong Chean Yin explained that such a bridge would offer direct access to Jalan Sungai Long via Jalan Rakan 2, alleviating reliance on Jalan Suria 2 and Jalan Rakan Cheras. Chong also suggested that traffic to Jalan Cheras could be diverted through a network encompassing Jalan Rakan 2, Jalan Cuepacs 5, Jalan Cuepacs 3, and Persiaran Cuepacs.

Cheong responded by stating he would coordinate with authorities to explore the feasibility of building the bridge. He called on MPKj to develop a comprehensive traffic masterplan to manage traffic flow from new developments and ensure sufficient access routes. “At the moment, I cannot really see much effort being made on this,” Cheong said, adding that he would formally request a review of the area.

In a related matter, residents of Taman Cheras Idaman 2 raised concerns over a separate proposal to link Jalan Idaman and Jalan Idaman 21 with Jalan 10—a small road behind their community—to serve an ongoing apartment project. Datuk Seri Simon Liew, a resident, warned that opening these currently gated and guarded roads would compromise security for approximately 170 units and increase traffic strain on surrounding roads.

Liew cautioned that allowing vehicles to use Jalan Idaman and Jalan Idaman 21 as access routes could push traffic onto roads near Taman Suria, such as Jalan Rakan Cheras and Jalan Idaman, further intensifying traffic problems.

Cheong responded by emphasizing that developers should build dedicated access roads where road reserves exist. He stressed that Jalan Idaman 21 should remain closed as it is part of a gated community, underscoring the need to balance development with residents’ security and traffic management concerns.

This article was reported by synthesizing coverage from multiple independent news outlets to present a balanced, unbiased account. Read about our editorial standards. Spotted an error? Let us know.