KUALA LUMPUR – The Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) has raised the alarm over the prolonged delay in completing the West Coast Expressway (WCE), particularly at Section 3 in Kampung Jawa, warning that the uncertainty is crippling the project’s overall functionality as a key alternative route to Port Klang.
AMH executive secretary Mohamad Azuan Masud said the ongoing land acquisition issue at Kampung Jawa has stalled the opening of Section 3, effectively weakening connectivity between adjacent sections and disrupting the expressway’s intended role as an integrated network.
“WCE was designed as an integrated network. If one part is stalled, the entire system cannot operate effectively. The impact of this delay is no longer limited to a single section, but disrupts the logistics flow from north to south, including delivery schedules to Port Klang,” he said in a statement today.
He noted that the economic costs of the delay were growing increasingly burdensome for hauliers.
“For AMH members, the delay has created a double cost – not only in terms of rising daily operational expenses, but also in lost opportunities when a more efficient route remains unavailable,” he said.
According to him, thousands of heavy vehicles, including container trucks, are still being diverted to alternative routes such as KESAS and the Federal Highway, worsening congestion and raising safety risks.
“This not only lengthens travel times but also drives up fuel costs and accident risks. Ultimately, logistics costs are inflated further, and this will cascade into higher prices of essential goods for the public,” he added.
Azuan also cautioned that the repeated delays could erode investor and industry confidence in Malaysia’s ability to deliver large-scale infrastructure on schedule.
“When announced completion timelines are not met, it creates an unsettling perception among international investors about committing to future investments,” he stressed.
Nearly all AMH members, he said, have voiced concern and called for greater clarity on the final resolution of the Kampung Jawa issue, warning that the lack of certainty continues to raise questions on how much longer the industry can absorb the operational and economic fallout.
In response, AMH urged the relevant authorities to take appropriate action within the existing legal framework to resolve the matter and safeguard public interest.
“AMH stands ready to cooperate and provide industry perspectives on behalf of hauliers in the search for the best possible resolution,” Azuan said. – September 25, 2025