He said with the launch of the second phase, it would complete the 51-kilometre MRT SBK Line.
The first phase, from Sungai Buloh to Semantan with 12 stations, has been operational since Dec 16.
“Through both phases of the MRT SBK Line, the government expects this service to benefit more than 500,000 commuters daily,” Najib said.
He was speaking at the launch of the Third National Physical Plan (RFN3), Second National Urbanisation Policy (DPN2) and National Rural Physical Planning Policy (DPF Desa Negara) here today.
Also present were Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister Noh Omar and his deputy, Halimah Mohd Sadique.
The second phase, from Semantan to Kajang, stretching 30km with 19 stations, will be plying through highly-populated areas, including Cheras and Kajang, and popular tourist destinations such as the National Museum and Central Market.
The complete MRT SBK Line will cover 51km with 31 stations, with seven of them located underground.
Each train has four cars, allowing a total passenger capacity of 1,200 with the frequency of 3.5 minutes between each train.