History
The first operation of Kelana Jaya Line commenced on 1 September 1998 between Subang Depot to Pasar Seni and phase two, between Pasar Seni to Terminal Putra in June 1999.
In 2002, the system carried its 150 millionth passenger, with an average of 160,000 passengers riding the system daily at that time. Today, it carries over 190,000 passengers a day and over 350,000 a day during national events.
The line will undergo a 17 km extension with construction expected to commence in early-2010 through 2012. With a total of 13 new stations to the line, the new terminus will be relocated to Putra Heights from the existing Kelana Jaya station.
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