If you were hoping to hop on the LRT3 by New Year’s Day, you’ll need to hold on to your Touch ‘n Go cards a little longer. As of December 30, 2025, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad has confirmed that the Shah Alam Line will not begin operations this year. Instead, residents can expect a final status update in January 2026 as engineers work to stabilize the system’s software.

During a media engagement session on December 29, Prasarana’s Head of Operations for the Shah Alam Line, Mohd Ariffin Idris, shared that the project is currently in the Fault-Free Running (FFR) phase. This is a rigorous test mandated by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).

What we know so far:

• The Delay: Issues with signalling and software stability have pushed the launch from the original Dec 31, 2025 target into Q2 2026.
• The Test: There are 22 trains in the fleet. Each must complete a 4,000km “Golden Train” endurance run without a single failure.
• The Progress: Currently, only 3 out of 22 trains have successfully hit the required distance benchmarks.

“Until the system is fully stable, we can’t guarantee a timeline. Software reliability must come first.” — Amir Hamdan, Prasarana Group CEO.

Shah Alam Station Guide

For those planning their future commute, here are the key stations located within the Shah Alam vicinity.

Station Name	Location Highlights	Connection/Facilities
Stadium Shah Alam	Section 13 (Near Giant/MSU)	Major Hub for Sports Complex
Dato’ Menteri	Section 14 (City Centre)	Near Wisma MBSA & SACC Mall
UiTM Shah Alam	Section 2 (Near Main Gate)	Pedestrian link to University
Seksyen 7	Near i-City / Hospital	High-traffic Student/Retail area
Glenmarie 2	Persiaran Kerjaya	Interchange with Kelana Jaya Line

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What’s Next for Commuters?

The Ministry of Transport and Prasarana are expected to release a comprehensive update by mid-January 2026. This update will likely confirm whether the line will open in April or June of next year.

Source Credits: Bernama, BusinessToday, The Star, and Prasarana Malaysia.

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