KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- A new road measuring just 40 metres has opened in Mont Kiara, creating a direct connection between Jalan Duta Kiara and Jalan Kiara 3 and giving motorists an alternative route towards Solaris Dutamas, Segambut and surrounding areas.

The RM3 million two-way link, fully funded by developer Bon Estates as part of its corporate social responsibility programme, is expected to reduce lengthy detours for residents in the densely developed neighbourhood, the New Straits Times reported.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said Jalan Duta Kiara had previously ended in a dead end, forcing motorists travelling between Bukit Pelangi and Solaris to take a longer route despite the two...