KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The Mass Rapid Transit 3 (MRT3) project has received final approval from the transport ministry and is slated for completion by the end of 2026.

According to Free Malaysia Today, Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook formally signed off on the project today following a public inspection exercise conducted between September and December last year.

"We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to MPs, Selangor assemblymen, resident associations and business groups for their cooperation and consultation that led to such strong public support," MRT Corp CEO Zarif Hashim said in a statement.

"With today's approval, the land acquisition process can now commence and is targeted for completion by the end of 2026. MRT C...