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LPT3 highway project to open for competitive bidding, Transport Ministry confirms
The 122-kilometre East Coast Expressway Phase 3 linking Terengganu and Kelantan will be awarded through a competitive tender process, according to Malaysia's Transport Ministry. The decision marks progress on a key infrastructure project for the eastern corridor.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The long-awaited East Coast Expressway Phase 3 (LPT3) will proceed via competitive bidding, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Seri Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday. The 122-kilometre highway is designed to connect Terengganu and Kelantan, enhancing regional connectivity across Malaysia's east coast.
The ministry's decision to adopt a competitive procurement model aims to ensure value for money and transparency in the project's implementation. Officials have not yet announced specific timelines for the tender process or project commencement.
The LPT3 has been identified as a priority infrastructure development for the region, expected to facilitate smoother traffic flow and boost economic activity across both states. The expressway forms part of the broader East Coast Expressway network, which has progressively expanded connectivity in the region.
The competitive bidding approach is consistent with the government's commitment to open and transparent procurement practices for major infrastructure projects. Further details regarding the tender specifications and implementation timeline are expected to be announced by the Transport Ministry in coming weeks.