Portal Kampung Meru, Klang. - Klang Sentral Terminal to open

By CHRISTINA TAN - The Star

THE Klang Utara bus station has been scheduled for relocation to Jalan Meru by end of this month as part of the township’s development planning.

All bus and taxi operators would be operating from the new Klang Sentral Terminal, about 6km from the current terminal.

Klang Utara terminal as well as express bus and taxi terminals in Lorong Kepayang would be closed permenantly.

Sungai Pinang state assemblyman Teng Chang Khim said several pick-up points had been planned in Klang town for the convenience of passengers in the area.

He said Klang Sentral, as the new public transport centre in Klang Utara, would help to reduce traffic congestion in the royal town.

The public transport services located in the Klang town centre has caused serious congestion, acccording to Klang Municipal Council (MPK).

Teng said relocation of the bus terminal was necessary despite complaints from the traders at the present terminal who feared their businesses would be affected.

The Klang population was increasing fast and new planning and developments were needed to ensure the district continued to be a conducive living place, he said.

He added that the population in the town had increased to more than one million from 800,000 five years ago.

Source: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2008/11/10/central/2501093&sec=central