WCE aka Taiping-Banting Highway Progress Status

West Coast Expressway (Lebuhraya Pesisiran Pantai Barat), as the name implies, is a new highway built along the western coastal area of peninsular Malaysia, from Perak Taiping to Selangor Banting. Is an alternative to the existing North-south Expressway (NSE), which is deemed to be overloaded, and accident prone especially in the stretch between Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar. Once completed, it will not only beneficial to the motorists, but also beneficial to the tourism industry and economy development for numerous township along the highway, such as Banting, Teluk Intan, Sitiawan and Lumut. As of 30-Sep-2024
Opened: Section 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 & 11 Under Construction: Section 3, 4 & 7

• Section 11: OPENED – Beruas – Changkat Jering (Taiping south)
• Section 10: OPENED – Changkat Cermin – Beruas
• Section 9: OPENED – Lekir – Changkat Cermin
• Federal Route 5 (JKR): Teluk Intan – Lekir
• Section 8: OPENED – Hutan Melintang – Teluk Intan
• Federal Route 5 (JKR): Tanjong Karang – Hutan Melintang
• Section 7: Assam Jawa – Tanjong Karang – 81% COMPLETE as of 30-Apr-2025
• Section 6: OPENED – Bandar Bukit Raja (north) – Assam Jawa
• Section 5: OPENED – Bandar Bukit Raja (south) – Bandar Bukit Raja (north)
• Section 4: NKVE / FHR2 – NNKSB – 99% COMPLETE as of 30-Apr-2025
• Section 3: SEA (KESAS) – NKVE / FHR2 – 93% COMPLETE as of 30-Jun-2025
• Section 2: OPENED – SKVE – SEA (KESAS) 22-Jan-2025
• Section 1: OPENED – Banting – SKVE

WCE Clarifies Land Dispute In Kampung Jawa
WCE allowed time to challenge RM50mil land compensation
Hauliers, stuck on existing roads, urge govt to resolve WCE Section 3 delay
Kampung Jawa residents given seven days to vacate for WCE project

Sekinchan – Assam Jawa (section 7) Alternative Routes

The stretch of section 7, Sekichan – Tanjung Karang – Assam Jawa is under construction at the moment, motorists travel from Alor Setar, Penang, Taiping, Beruas,  Sitiawan, Seri Manjung and Teluk Intan via WCE Highway may take the following routes:

1. Continue on Federal Route 5, then route 54 to reach Assam Jawa interchange.
2. Turn left to Jalan Raja Musa – route B42 after Tanjung Karang town. Then route B35 after Bestari Jaya, to reach Simpang Tiga Ijok junction. Note: Road surface condition is not as good with B42. However, it is an option if congested at Tanjung Karang – Assam Jawa stretch.

Section 1, 2, 5 & 6 Opened. 3 & 4 under constsruction

(1) At the Assam Jawa interchange:

• (a) Enter WCE [E32] highway to the destinations such as Setia Alam, Bukit Raja, Klang, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Puchong and ELITE Highway via NKVE.
• (b) Enter LATAR [E25] highway to the destinations such as Rawang, AH2 [E1], Sungai Buloh, Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Puchong, ELITE highway via NKVE, Kuala Lumpur and East Coast.

(2) At the Simpang Tiga Ijok junction:

• (I) Turn right to Assam Jawa interchange via Jalan Kuala Selangor, then enter to WCE or LATAR.
• (II) Keep left and continue with route 54 in the direction towards Sungai Buloh, then enter Guthrie Highway [E35]. Continue proceed to ELITE Highway for the destinations of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor Bahru. or NKVE highway towards Kuala Lumpur and East coast.

Assam Jawa Interchange to Latar, Guthrie & PLUS

WCE Assam Jawa Interchange, to Latar, Guthrie and PLUS highways.

Changkat Jering – Beruas – Sitiawan – Lekir | WCE Section 11, 10 & 9 (Opened)

• Changkat Jering – EXIT 3238A from WCE to FT60 Trong, 3238B from PLUS to FT60 Changkat Jering, Taiping, Kamunting, Kuala Sepetang, Kuala Kangsar, Lenggong, Grik 
• Trong Interchange – EXIT 3237 to Trong, K. Trong, Temerlok, Sg Kerang
• Beruas Interchange – EXIT 3235 Linkage to Federal Route 73 to Pantai Remis, Parit, K. Kangsar, Batu Gajah, Beruas
• Changkat Cermin Interchange – EXIT 3233 Linkage to Air Tawar, Bota, Seri Iskandar, Batu Gajah, Ipoh & Pantai Remis
• Sitiawan North Interchange – EXIT 3232 Linkage – to Sitiawan, Ayer Tawar, Seri Manjung, Lumut, Pelabuhan Lumut Port, Pulau Pangkor
• Sitiawan Interchange – EXIT 3231 Linkage to Sitiawan (Kg Koh, Pasir Panjang)
• Kg Lekir Interchange – EXIT 3230 Linkage to Federal Route 5 to Kg Batu 11 Lekir

Lekir – Teluk Intan (Opened)

16 Mei 2023 | Jambatan Bagan Datuk – Sejagop (opened)

Teluk Intan – Hutan Melintang (Opened)

• Teluk Intan Interchange – EXIT 3223 Linkage to Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datuk, Teluk Intan & Bidor

• Hutang Melintang Interchange – EXIT 3222 Linkage to Hutan Melintang, Bagan Datuk, Jalan Sungai Samak & Kampung Sungai Samak
• Sekinchan – EXIT to Sekinchan, Tanjung Karang, Kuala Selangor (Pasir Penanbang) and Assam Jawa

Assam Jawa – Bandar Bukit Raja (Opened)

• Assam Jawa Interchange – EXIT 3210 Linkage to LATAR [E25], Jalan Kuala Selangor [54], Bestari Jaya (UNISEL) 
• Kapar Interchange – EXIT 3208 Linkage to Federal Route 3217- to Jalan Perindustrian Kapar–Meru – Kapar, Meru, Setia Alam
• NNKSB2 Interchange – EXIT 3207A Linkage to NNKSB & Federal Route 3217 – to Jalan Perindustrian Kapar–Meru – Kapar, Meru, Setia Alam
• NNKSB1 Interchange – EXIT 3207B Linkage to NNKSB & NKVE – to Bukit Raja, Klang & Pelabuhan Klang
• FHR2 Interchange – EXIT 3207C Linkage to Federal Highway Route 2 – to Klang, Bukit Raja & Shah Alam

WCE Perak Alignment Status 30-Sep-2024

WCE Selangor Alignment Status 31-Aug-2025

WCE Selangor Alignment Construction Status

In high gear to complete 233km WCE

(11-Jan-2020) AMIDST all the hoopla surrounding the possible buyout of PLUS Malaysia Bhd, the other long stretching highway in Peninsular Malaysia has been making some notable progress.

While West Coast Expressway Holdings Bhd (WCE) has been perceived as having faced numerous delays and challenges with its land acquisitions, its CEO Datuk Neoh Soon Hiong says the company is in high gear to complete the 233km expressway connecting Banting in Selangor to Taiping in Perak. Read more…

New Timeline for Completion

(26-Aug-2021) The percentage of actual progress of construction work in Section 11 for the period ending July 25, this year was 51.55 per cent compared to the expected schedule of 99.30 per cent, due to poor performance of the contractor. Read more… 

(02-Nov-2021) The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was today told the route of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) in the state would be completed in 2024, a slight delay from the initial projection. Read more…

Portion of West Coast Expressway only to be completed in 3 years

( 21-Jun-2022) A PORTION of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) project is expected to only be completed in the next three years due to problems faced by appointed contractors and land acquisition issues.

Works Minister Fadillah Yusof said his ministry is aware of the problems faced and has taken appropriate measures, including changing the alignment of the project. Read more…

WCE secures up to RM400m govt financing for RM5b West Coast Expressway project

(11-Oct-2022) West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd (WCESB), an 80%-owned subsidiary of WCE Holdings Bhd, has secured up to RM400 million from the government to part-finance the land acquisition cost for the RM5.044 billion West Coast Expressway project.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Tuesday (Oct 11), WCE said WCESB had on Oct 7 entered into a reimbursable land cost (RLC) agreement with the Finance Ministry for the financing of up to RM400 million to part-finance the land acquisition cost for the expressway.

 – TheEdgeMarkets

Taiping-Banting highway to be completed by 2025 — Exco

(06-Dec-2022) The West Coast Coastal Expressway (WCE) project connecting Taiping, Perak and Banting is scheduled to be completed in 2025, says state executive councillor for infrastructure Izham Hashim.

He explained that the 233 kilometre long project with a total cost of RM5.044 billion have reached 82.51 per cent progress as of September 25. “All sections of the WCE expressway are scheduled to be fully completed by 2025 with the final stage to involve the alignment of Section 7 at Persimpangan Tanjong Karang,” he said. Read more…

Sec 7 Tanjong Karang – Assam Jawa of WCE to be ready Mar-2026

16-May-2024 | Bernama
The construction of the Tanjong Karang-Assam Java section in Section 7 of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) has reached 71 per cent and is expected to be completed in March 2026.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the construction of the alignment over a total distance of 29.5 kilometres (km) involved two parts, namely Section 7A and Section 7B.
Construction in Section 7A starts from Assam Java Interchange to Sungai Terap Farm involving a distance of 19.5 km, while Section 7B from Sg. Terap Farm to Tanjong Karang Interchange is 10 km long.

As of April, work progress for Section 7A has reached 91 per cent while Section 7B is already at 44 per cent, he told reporters after reviewing the progress of the project’s implementation here today.
Nanta said the opening of the route made it easier for users who previously had to travel through traffic jams, especially on weekends and festive seasons.

He said when completed, the Section 7 project would be able to save up to an hour’s travel time compared to the existing federal road in addition to reducing traffic density on the North-South Highway when users use the alignment as an alternative route.

Nanta said the government is committed to building comfortable and safe infrastructure besides easing the anxiety of the people who are facing severe congestion on the Tanjong Karang – Kuala Selangor route.

We admit that the soil structure at the construction site is quite soft which requires reclamation work to be done in stages, but we are confident that it is not a major issue and that the construction can be completed within the specified period, he said.
— BERNAMA

WCE targets completion of West Coast Expressway by FY2027

(26-Aug-2025) WCE Holdings Bhd (KL:WCEHB) is aiming to complete the West Coast Expressway by the financial year ending March 31, 2027 (FY2027), according to its chief executive officer Lyndon Alfred Felix.

To date, eight out of the expressway’s 11 sections are already operational, including the entire Perak alignment.

Lydon said the remaining works involve Section 3 (SKVE–NKVE/FHR2) and Section 7 (Assam Jawa–Tanjong Karang), as well as the construction of the remaining Rest and Service Areas (RSAs) along the highway.

“One of the primary challenges for the completion of Section 3 revolves around the land acquisition of a specific land parcel, Lot 15762. WCE has intensified its engagement with relevant agencies, the government and the landowner to resolve this issue,” said Lydon in a statement. Read more…

WCE Clarifies Land Dispute In Kampung Jawa

“Legal Process Followed, Compensation Paid”

At the heart of the issue are a handful of landowners who have yet to vacate land legally acquired by the Federal Government for the expressway.

West Coast Expressway Sdn Bhd (WCE) has responded to recent public concern over alleged wrongful evictions and the use of force in Kampung Jawa, Klang, in connection with the ongoing West Coast Expressway project.

The company has firmly denied any misconduct and reaffirmed its commitment to due process, transparency, and the rule of law. Read more…

Hauliers, stuck on existing roads, urge govt to resolve WCE Section 3 delay

11 Aug 2025, By Syafiqah Salim | theedgemalaysia.com

The Banting interchange of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) to the South Klang Valley Expressway interchange. According to the Association of Malaysian Hauliers, a delay in the completion of Section 3 of the WCE which stretches from Banting to Klang is now directly impacting the mobility of 10,000 prime movers and trailers.

A delay in the completion of Section 3 of the West Coast Expressway is disrupting route planning and forcing hauliers to rely on existing congested roads, an industry association said.

The overdue Section 3, which stretches from Banting to Klang, is now directly impacting the mobility of 10,000 prime movers and trailers, the Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) said in a statement. The body complained of higher travel time and operation costs as well as delivery uncertainty from the delay.

“The delay in Section 3 is a major setback for transporters, especially those who depend on timely access to and from Port Klang, which remains a key gateway for Malaysian trade,” said Mohamad Azuan Masud, the executive secretary of the association.

The 10km section connects North Klang Valley Expressway with the Federal Highway is 93% complete, according to the project’s website.

However, ongoing dispute surrounding a 300 metre stretch of land legally acquired by the government is preventing full connection of the highway. The project owner said in an April statement that it has the full right and was working with authorities to complete the section.

The association calls on the relevant authorities, including the Ministry of Works, the Malaysian Highway Authority, and the project concessionaire to expedite efforts to resolve outstanding land matters and ensure the project stays on track.

While AMH “acknowledges the complexity of land acquisition processes, it is essential that all stakeholders work together to resolve the matter in the interest of national economic development,” Mohamad Azuan added.

Edited By Jason Ng

Kampung Jawa residents given seven days to vacate for WCE project

03-Nov-2025 | TheStar

A total of 19 residents in Kampung Jawa, Klang, who are affected by the West Coast Expressway (WCE) construction, have been given seven days from today to vacate their land to make way for the project.

State Housing and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Borhan Aman Shah, said the decision was reached after a meeting with the affected residents and relevant agencies, including WCE, the Selangor Land and Mines Office, and local authorities.

As an additional measure to assist those involved, the Selangor Housing and Property Board (LPHS) has agreed to provide temporary housing under the SMART Sewa Scheme.

“Any objections may be referred to the court for a decision. This project of public interest must continue, as it has adhered to the procedures set,” he said, noting that the Selangor legal adviser had provided guidance to ensure full compliance with existing requirements.

‎He said WCE will also provide compensation to the landowners involved, with 75% to be paid upfront, and the remaining 25% upon completion of the vacating process.

Compensation amounts will be based on the official valuation of each property.

Earlier media reports stated that the refusal of 19 landowners to vacate their properties along a 150-metre stretch had contributed to delays in the WCE project, which is currently more than 90% complete.

The WCE is a key national infrastructure project spanning 233km, connecting Banting, Selangor to Taiping, Perak, and serving as an alternative route to the North-South Expressway (PLUS) to help reduce congestion.

The ongoing land matter has delayed construction works in Section 3 by more than 20 months and impacted the overall progress of the expressway network, announced in 2012 with an estimated cost of RM7.07bil. – Bernama

Speed up work on West Coast Expressway

LETTERS: Residents of Banting and Kuala Langat district hope that construction of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) will be expedited to ease congestion on the narrow Banting-Dengkil road.

The opening of the expressway. which spans 233km between Banting and Taiping. will ease traffic jams.

A couple of years ago, there was hectic construction at the Jalan Banting-Dengkil terminus of the WCE, with earthworks, the building of ramps and a bridge.

However, there is hardly any construction now as the highway concessionaire is possibly concentrating on other sections of the expressway.

Some stretches of the WCE have been opened to traffic over the last two years. The Banting-Klang stretch will disperse traffic, ease congestion and bring more revenue for the concessionaire. Read more…

Contractor’s poor performance causes delay in WCE work

(26-Aug-2021) The main cause of the delay in the construction of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) involving Section 11 in Trong, is due to poor performance of the main contractor.

Perak Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said this was confirmed by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). Details…

Opening of WCE Highway involving Taiping Changkat Jering and PLUS Toll Plaza

Locations involved:
1) Starting from the intersection of route FT060, Jalan Changkat Jering – Trong / Beruas
2) Exit/enter Lebuhraya PLUS Changkat Jering to Jalan Persekutuan FT060
3) WCE Taiping Selatan Expressway exit/entrance to Jalan Persekutuan FT060

Notice of Permanent Detour Route Activation Date: 12-Mar-2024

WCE Seksyen 11 | Panduan jalan keluar masuk WCE Changkat Jering @ Taiping Selatan (Guidelines on Changkat Jering Interchange to & from WCE E32 and NSE E1) | 09.03.2024 Hisham Kasim

WCE Sek 1~7: Perkembangan Penuh WCE Selangor Banting – Tanjung Karang | Aug-2024 Fawwaz Media 

Jan-2022 | WCE Taiping (Changkat Jering) to Teluk Intan, Perak

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(25-May-2014) The groundbreaking ceremony was held near Teluk Intan interchange, the construction of the new West Coast Expressway began.