KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 -- The Brickfields community has raised the alarm over the proposed RM2.32 billion Laluan Istana-Kiara Expressway (LIKE), warning that the massive project risks "paralysing" the district's already congested inner roads.

Leaders from local religious institutions and the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) met with project consultants Perunding Tamadun Teras Sdn Bhd yesterday, demanding transparency on how the 7.7km elevated highway will impact daily life and pedestrian safety, The Star reported today.

"Brickfields is home to temples, churches, mosques and schools. It is also a popular shopping destination and one of the most congested areas in the city. Almost every month, major religious festivals are held he...