Kulai's Infrastructure, Housing Development Keep Pace With Rising Investments

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

KULAI, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The development of basic infrastructure and social amenities in Kulai is keeping pace with the district's growing investment activity, with efforts focused on ensuring the well-being of the local population, said Kulai Member of Parliament Teo Nie Ching.

Teo, who is also Deputy Communications Minister, said the district's rapid economic growth, which has driven an increase in population and traffic volume, has created a greater need for adequate public facilities, particularly transport networks and affordable housing.

She said the introduction of the KTM Komuter Shuttle Selatan and Electric Train Service (ETS), both of which now stop in Kulai, had provided residents with additional public transport options while improving connectivity to the district.

She added that Kulai's strategic location, close to several highways and Senai International Airport (LTAS), further enhanced its accessibility.

"On public transport, I am very pleased that the Shuttle Selatan service began operating this year, providing an additional travel option for Kulai residents and those visiting the district.

"Apart from having Senai International Airport, Kulai is strategically located near several highways, with toll plazas at Senai, Kulai and Sedenak.

"The ETS and Shuttle Selatan services, both of which stop in Kulai, offer residents a wider range of public transport options," she said in an exclusive interview with Bernama.

The Shuttle Selatan service, a strategic initiative by the Ministry of Transport (MOT), connects suburban areas with key economic centres in Kulai and JB Sentral.

It serves seven stations, namely Paloh, Kluang, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Kulai, Kempas Baru and JB Sentral.

Teo also said the introduction of the MyKomuter50 pass, which offers 30 days of unlimited travel for RM50, would benefit Kulai residents who depend on KTM Komuter services for their daily commute.

She said the initiative, announced by MOT, was scheduled to be implemented as early as Dec 1, 2026, or by Jan 1, 2027, at the latest. Eligible users would be able to use their MyKad to access the facility.

On housing, Teo said the provision of affordable homes was essential to ensuring that the benefits of development were shared more inclusively, particularly as the district's population continued to grow alongside rising investment activity.

She welcomed the announcement that Kulai had been selected as one of four locations for new housing projects under Budget 2027.

The government has allocated nearly RM1 billion under Budget 2027 for housing initiatives nationwide, including the Rumah Mesra Rakyat (RMR) and Program Residensi Rakyat (PRR).

The four locations identified for the new housing projects are Kulai; Nilai, Negeri Sembilan; Paya Rumput, Melaka; and Lembah Pertang, Terengganu.

"I am very pleased that Kulai has been included as one of the four locations for the housing project, particularly as the district is seeing significant large-scale investments," she said.

-- BERNAMA