KUALA LUMPUR (July 16): The new LaLaport Transportation Hub (LTH), an integrated transport terminal in the city centre, is expected to serve up to 10,000 passengers daily while improving connectivity involving rail, buses and other transport services.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the hub, located beside the Hang Tuah LRT and monorail interchange, offers seamless connections between rail, express buses, e-hailing services, taxis, and shared mobility options through a sheltered pedestrian walkway.
She said the hub will also serve as a key gateway for travellers between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
“Kuala Lumpur sees 1.2 million people entering and leaving the city daily, with about 5.5 million journeys recorded each day, making investments in urban mobility increasingly important.
"The LaLaport Transportation Hub is a welcome addition to Kuala Lumpur's transport network. As a recognised and licensed terminal, it provides a comfortable boarding and drop-off point for express bus passengers right in the city centre," she said during the launch of the LTH here on Thursday.
Also present were Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) deputy director (development) Azrin Borhan, Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud, and Japanese ambassador to Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata.
Yeoh said Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) had introduced three-year operating licences for transport terminals, replacing the previous annual renewal system to provide greater assurance and security to operators.
She added that DBKL is also enhancing safety and accessibility across the city by installing about 10,000 operational closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
Meanwhile, Shikata said the launch reflected the close cooperation between Malaysia and Japan in advancing sustainable urban development.
He noted that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Japan reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to closer cooperation, including in energy security, and that the two nations would celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
Located on the LG1 level of the East Atrium, the hub offers a fully covered facility with 11 bus parking bays, an air-conditioned waiting area, manned counters, self-service kiosks, and a Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) that provides real-time bus schedules.
Its operator, Asia Success Resource Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Aaron Chuah said the hub is expected to handle about 150 bus trips daily, including a 24-hour express bus service between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, while supporting local public transport services.
“The facility is also supported by the Boleh-Boleh Ride on-demand van shuttle service, which connects passengers to several key destinations around the city centre.
“About 30 bus operators are expected to use the LTH as their main transit hub in the city centre, particularly for cross-border services between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
“The hub also provides shuttle van services to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminals 1 and 2, offering passengers greater convenience when travelling to the airport,” he also said.
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