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45-737: The expressway is the third longest in Peninsular Malaysia , after its northern counterpart and the East Coast Expressway . The Kilometre Zero of the entire expressway is located at the Pandan Interchange with the Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway . The expressway begins at the Sungai Besi toll plaza. The Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway links Sungai Besi toll plaza to Jalan Istana and

90-628: A 20-km section of the expressway, two interchanges and 12 bridges. The construction of the North-South Expressway includes the acquisition and upgrades of several major roads as follows:- The Senawang Interchange and the Ayer Keroh Interchange received new four lane sections in 2003. The Ayer Keroh Interchange had two-lane carriageways until 2009, when it was widened to three and four lanes, ending at Sungai Besi commencing again at E37 Kuala Lumpur–Seremban Expressway . In July, 2007,

135-492: A 42.98 km distance between both interchanges. As it also passes through Mount Maokil and surrounding hilly areas, a climbing lane is established on the section. The expressway finally connects to the Federal Route 1 directly via Yong Peng South exit, and going southbound both route runs back close in parallel until the terminus. Ayer Hitam interchange also connects to Federal Route 50, the central Johor main road which links

180-675: A coastline facing the South China Sea on the Pacific Ocean , it is not generally regarded as an East Coast state, since the main coastline of the state is located on the Straits of Johor of the Indian Ocean . The East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is socioculturally different in terms of overall racial composition and political affiliations compared to the West Coast – the states' demographics in

225-596: A six lane section from Kuala Lumpur to Seremban Interchange Exit 218 was extended to Senawang Interchange Exit 220. The next phase of these works, the extension of the Senawang Interchange Exit 220 to the Ayer Keroh Interchange Exit 231 was completed in December, 2007. In July 2010, the operator, PLUS Expressways Berhad, announced that the government had awarded contracts to build a fourth lane on

270-592: A six-lane dual-carriageway with lanes are divided with a line of trees. This is the section where the route started back to distance from Federal Route 1 as the expressway routes into Malacca. Malacca-Negeri Sembilan border is situated a few kilometers before Simpang Ampat Interchange, and as the exit provides access to Simpang Ampat and Tampin nearby, it also being the last serving close connection to Federal Route 1 before both started to distance between them, with FT1 goes southeast, and E1 goes southwest into Malacca and run parallel, but distant with Lebuh AMJ FT19. Ayer Keroh

315-422: A stretch from Nilai (North) to Seremban. The construction was completed in 2015. An interchange between Tangkak and Pagoh Interchange was opened to traffic on 26 January 2014, there will be three interchanges that will be linking from the interchanges to Muar, Johor. An interchange between Nilai and Seremban Interchange was opened to traffic on 10 July 2015, there will be four interchange that will be linking from

360-614: Is a controlled-access highway entirely within Johor Bahru , Johor , Malaysia . The 8.1-kilometre (5.0-mile) expressway connects the end of the North–South Expressway Southern Route at Pandan to the Johor–Singapore Causeway in the city centre . The expressway was constructed to allow cross-border traffic to bypass the city centre and reduce congestion along Tebrau Highway , the existing main route to

405-572: Is an incident. They are also given auxiliary police powers. PLUS also provides traffic information to commuters through variable-message signs located on some sections of the expressway, and on Twitter @plustrafik in Malay . Major radio stations in Peninsular Malaysia also broadcast traffic updates for the expressway. The North–South Expressway southern route has 8 full rest areas (which includes one overhead bridge restaurant), 20 laybys and one vista point (scenic area) total along both directions of

450-500: Is an interchange with Kajang SILK E18 on their Country Heights Interchange, before connecting it to Kajang town and the rest of E18 network. Bangi Interchange connects to Bandar Baru Bangi township and National University of Malaysia (UKM). Newly build Southville City Interchange links to Federal Route 31 (Banting-Kajang Route) which provide access to Dengkil and Semenyih after passing the Southville City new developments. Putra Mahkota,

495-549: Is possible to travel from Skudai, Johor on this expressway to Juru , Penang on the North–South Expressway Northern Route without leaving the toll system). The toll rate for the ticket system for passenger cars excluding taxis as of 2011 is 13.6 sen per kilometre. Calculated below is maximum rate between Skudai and Sungai Besi, the furthest ends of this section closed system. Orange emergency telephones / callboxes are located every two kilometres along

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540-638: Is the only interchange that links close to the state's central areas, with a few kilometres north lies the only overhead restaurant of E2 which shares the same name. The expressway becomes a four-lane dual-carriageway expressway. Along these section also the divider between lanes is decorated with flower trees instead. This is also where the only concrete pavement is done in this route, particularly between Ayer Keroh - Jasin part. The route started to go on their own route as FT19 became more distant and therefore ending after Malacca border, yet still so far with FT1 to close with. Past Sungai Kesang (Johor-Malacca border),

585-535: Is where the country's prominent urban areas are located. Peninsular Malaysia consists of 11 out of the 13  states , and two out of the three federal territories of Malaysia, which includes the national capital of Kuala Lumpur . The states are listed as the following: Originally comprising the states and territories of the Federation of Malaya , the then Federation under the Malaysia Agreement merged with

630-568: The Besraya Expressway near the Sungai Besi RMAF base . This section is a six-lane carriageway and serves the southwestern part of Klang Valley, passing by a few major towns. The expressway connect to Universiti Putra Malaysia via UPM Interchange, which also provide connection to nearby other suburban towns like Seri Kembangan via Besraya and Putrajaya via SKVE as well as Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) nearby. Kajang interchange however

675-581: The Crown Colony of North Borneo , the Crown Colony of Sarawak , and the self-governing State of Singapore to form the new Federation called Malaysia . The merger was initially proposed in order to reunify Singapore with its hinterland in the Federation as they were originally associated under British Malaya but later separated and were governed separately after the formation of the Malayan Union . Even when

720-696: The House of Representatives of Parliament . Singapore within Malaysia was seen as having a special status (similar to Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom ) and was thus not grouped with the other non-autonomous states in the Peninsula. Although this arrangement was brief and Singapore was ultimately expelled from the Federation two years later in 1965, becoming a fully sovereign country, the Interpretation Act 1965 of

765-594: The South China Sea , a marginal sea of the Pacific Ocean : The term West Coast ( Malay : Pantai Barat ; Jawi : ڤنتاي بارت) refers informally to a collection of states in Peninsular Malaysia situated towards the western coast generally facing the Strait of Malacca which is a component of the Indian Ocean , as opposed to the East Coast. The West Coast is partitioned further into three regions: Although Johor has

810-477: The Strait of Malacca to the west lies the island of Sumatra , and across the South China Sea to the east lie the Natuna Islands of Indonesia . At its southern tip, across the Strait of Johor , lies the island country of Singapore . Most of Peninsular Malaysia's interior is forested, mountainous and rural; the majority of Malaysia's population and economy are concentrated on the coastal western half, which

855-569: The Malayan Union transformed into the Federation of Malaya, Singapore was not a part of it. Although politically distinct, Malaya was then seen geographically as comprising the States of the Federation of Malaya in the Peninsula and Singapore. In order to facilitate the merger, the Borneo States (which initially also included Brunei ) were brought in as well as it was believed that with the inclusion of

900-561: The Parliament of Singapore still defines Malaya as comprising the States of Malaya and Singapore in a geographical sense. Today, the States of Malaya are colloquially referred to as Peninsular Malaysia and West Malaysia, excluding the Borneo States and Singapore . The term should also not be confused with the Malay Peninsula , which includes lands that are a part of Myanmar and Thailand . Peninsular Malaysia (States of Malaya) comprises

945-542: The Second Link E3 expressway which allows motorists a direct access to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link Bridge to Tuas, Singapore, as well as connecting Senai airport areas before going southwest. The main route goes straight to Johor Bahru proper. Closed toll fares ends begins and ends on Skudai toll plaza, with Kempas toll plaza uses an open-toll collection system. The route keep being linked to

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990-737: The causeway. The construction costs of the expressway is RM 1 billion. In August 2012, the Malaysian government decided that it will acquire the expressway from Malaysia Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB). The Kilometre Zero of the entire expressway is located after the CIQ Interchange before the Sultan Iskandar Building towards the Malaysia-Singapore border . The construction of the Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link

1035-637: The entire expressway, as with every other expressway in the PLUS expressway network. Alternatively, commuters may dial the toll-free number 1 800 88 0000 on their mobile phones. Both will connect to the PLUS traffic monitoring centre in Subang where commuters may request for traffic information or roadside assistance. The highway patrol and roadside assistance teams are known as PLUSRonda . They provide free first responder services including small fixes for broken down vehicles, towing and also act as traffic police when there

1080-602: The expressway enters Negeri Sembilan, running southwesterly towards Nilai. The interchange to ELITE E6 lies in the northern part of Nilai, near the Selangor–Negeri Sembilan border, enabling motorists from the south to Shah Alam and Klang while bypassing Kuala Lumpur. This section has been widened to an eight-lane carriageway to accommodate heavy traffic. Nilai interchange gives access to Bandar Baru Nilai and Nilai 3 business centre. The expressway later continues to cross on Recron factory, quarries and estates and also

1125-552: The expressway to Port Dickson town but rather the Seremban-Port Dickson E29 expressway which itself isn't directly connected to the expressway but rather on the westward stretch of Federal Route 53 linked. The eight-lane dual-carriageway continues on this section. Senawang Interchange serves as southernmost interchange of Seremban area, which connects Senawang and Seremban Jaya residential areas. The route continues to run parallel to Federal Route 1. The expressway returns to

1170-619: The expressway. Every rest area and layby includes, as a bare minimum, car parks and public toilets . Most laybys also include public telephones and a small rest hut. Depending on location, laybys can also include petrol stations , a surau , and rarely, food courts , independently operated restaurants and automated teller machines . Full rest and service areas have all of the above services and are much larger, so they can accommodate more services. Several rest areas also have small inns, and most have complimentary Wi-Fi services. Vista points only have car parks and are meant for commuters to enjoy

1215-473: The former are overwhelmingly Malay and its people lean towards social conservative and Islamist values, their electoral representation dominated by the Malaysian Islamic Party . The distinction between West and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) goes beyond the sphere of geography . Being separate regions administratively before the formation of the Malaysia, there exists more autonomy than

1260-586: The government announced that they will take over the EDL from MRCB. On 1 January 2018, toll collections at JB Eastern Dispersal Link was abolished and replaced by Road Charge on every Singapore car that enters Malaysia. Below is a list of interchanges (exits), laybys and rest and service areas along the Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway. The exits are arranged in ascending numerical order from north to south. The entire section

1305-405: The indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia; in 2022, they numbered around 209,575 and mostly lived in inland parts of the region. As of 2012, Peninsular Malaysia oil production stood at 520,000 barrel of oil equivalent per day. The term East Coast ( Malay : Pantai Timur ; Jawi : ڤنتاي تيمور) is particularly used in Malaysia to describe the following states in Peninsular Malaysia facing

1350-443: The interchanges to Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. An interchange between Bangi and Putra Mahkota Interchange was opened to traffic on April 11, 2018, there will be five interchange that will be linking from the interchanges to Bangi, Selangor. Peninsular Malaysia Peninsular Malaysia , historically known as Malaya , also known as West Malaysia or the "Malaysian Peninsula" , is the western part of Malaysia that comprises

1395-518: The last interchange of the Selangor part of the route, connects to Bandar Seri Putra housing developments. The state border of Selangor-Negeri Sembilan follows after. This section only has laybys on Serdang and Nilai, with Nilai southbound also provide access to Nilai Memorial Park. However what makes them different from other laybys is the food stalls building is also present in these laybys, which makes their function similar to rest areas. From this point

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1440-490: The northernmost Johor exit is Tangkak, which aside from connecting to the textile border town, connects on FT23 which gives connection to major northwest towns of Johor, particularly close to Muar and further to Segamat. Both Bukit Gambir and Pagoh exits also provides connection to Muar. The northbound Pagoh R&R is also situated here. The longest distance between two interchanges of the entire expressway lies in this section on Pagoh interchange to Yong Peng North interchange,

1485-501: The northernmost rest area of the route which is Seremban R&R. Later only continues to Bandar Ainsdale Interchange, which links to Bandar Ainsdale new developments as well serving as new northernmost interchange to Seremban. Seremban Interchange provides direct access to Seremban city centre and also closes the gap between the expressway and Federal Route 1. This section links to Seremban City proper and Senawang. Between this section there's Port Dickson interchange, which isn't connecting

1530-421: The only part which links the route with Federal Route 3, the peninsular East Coast backbone. Both routes goes down to the city centre and links to Johor Causeway. Most of the expressway enforces a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h (68 mph). Signed exceptions include: There are no signed minimum speed limits. The Sungai Besi toll plaza has the second highest number of toll booths in Malaysia, thus making

1575-580: The original States of Malaya, e.g. in having a different judicial court structure and separate immigration regulations. These rights were granted as part of Sarawak's 18-point agreement and Sabah's 20-point agreement with the Federation of Malaya during the formation of expanded federation. [REDACTED] Media related to Peninsular Malaysia at Wikimedia Commons Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway The Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway [REDACTED] Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway [REDACTED] FT 38

1620-445: The owners of the houses was considered low by many of the residents there. However, no further adjustments was made to the sum. Another major controversy is that only the motorists who use the CIQ complex to travel to Singapore will be charged the toll; whether or not the EDL is used. However, on 30 August 2012, five months after the EDL was opened to public, the controversy was resolved when

1665-459: The parallel Federal Route 1 with Skudai gives main access to Skudai town centre before going southeast to serve a few towns in Iskandar Puteri and Johor Bahru city areas. The route is also linked with Pasir Gudang Highway (FT17) on Pasir Gudang Interchange. On the last segment, the expressway finally terminates at its interchange with the Johor Bahru Eastern Dispersal Link Expressway and also

1710-544: The plains of Seri Medan and Sungai Sarang Buaya . Most of the expressway maintains a ticket system (closed system) of tolling. The expressway however also has one toll plaza using the barrier toll system (open system) at Kempas . The ticket system from Skudai northwards uses an integrated system of tolling that also applies to the North–South Expressway Central Link , New Klang Valley Expressway and North–South Expressway Northern Route (e.g. it

1755-514: The scenery at that location. Laybys are found every 25 to 50 kilometres, while full rest areas are found every 80 to 100 kilometres. The only vista point on this expressway is in Pedas Linggi. Several infrastructures in the Johor state portion of the expressway were constructed by Konsorsium Citra Kontraktor Nusantara, a group of six Indonesian firms and Maha Bina Sdn Bhd of Malaysia. The consortium built

1800-461: The southern part of the Malay Peninsula on Mainland Southeast Asia and the nearby islands . Its area totals approximately 132,490 km (51,150 sq mi), which is nearly 40% of the total area of the country; the other 60% is in East Malaysia on the island of Borneo . It shares a land border with Thailand to the north and a maritime border with Singapore to the south. Across

1845-648: The states of Johor , Kedah , Kelantan , Malacca , Negeri Sembilan , Pahang , Penang , Perak , Perlis , Selangor , and Terengganu , as well as the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya . Malaya comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the Republic of Singapore . Malay Peninsula comprises the southern tip of Myanmar , Peninsular Malaysia, and Southern Thailand . Ethnicity in Peninsular Malaysia (2020) The majority of people in Peninsular Malaysia are ethnic Malays , predominantly Muslims . Large Chinese and Indian populations exist. The Orang Asli are

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1890-479: The stretch of highway at the Sungai Besi toll plaza the second widest road in Malaysia with more than 18 lanes (excluding additional toll booths) before Batu Kawan toll plaza at Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge ( Penang Second Bridge ) which has 28 lanes. The Pagoh–Yong Peng (North) section is the longest stretch of the North–South Expressway network. This 47-kilometre stretch passes Mount Maokil and

1935-522: The various ethnic groups in Borneo, the racial arithmetic would be offset such that the influx of ethnic Chinese from Singapore would not politically overwhelm Malaya, satisfying the Malay ultras . Ultimately, both Malaysia and Singapore agreed that after a merger, Singapore would retain autonomy in labour, education and health, among others, unlike the other states in the Federation of Malaya. In exchange, Singapore received an underproportioned representation in

1980-511: The west coast and east coast part of the state from Batu Pahat to Mersing via Kluang as well as the ceramic town itself. The southernmost rest area for the whole expressway lies in Machap, just 2 kilometres from the Machap exit. The route then later enters the Iskandar Johor corridor starting from Kulai interchange which led towards Kulai town. The Senai North interchange links the expressway to

2025-501: Was proposed in 2004 in the Ninth Malaysia Plan (2006–2010). The construction began on 1 October 2007 and was completed on 20 March 2012. On 1 April 2012, the highway was opened to public, delayed from its scheduled launch in the first quarter of 2012. Houses along Jalan Sri Pelangi Satu and Jalan Sri Pelangi Dua had been reclaimed by the government due to the necessity to use the land for the project. The compensation sum given to

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