History
The Konsortium Expressway Shah Alam Selangor Sdn Bhd (KESAS) is a join consortium between Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS), Gamuda Berhad, Arab Malaysian Development Berhad (AMDB) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). Construction began in 1994. Phase 1 (Seafield-Sri Petaling) was completed in 1996 and Phase 2 (Seafield-Pandamaran) was completed in 1998. During 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, the expressway became a main route to National Sports Complex in Bukit Jalil.
The expressway formerly featured its own electronic toll collection system, known as the Express TAG. From 1 July 2004, the Express TAG was replaced by the Touch 'n Go and Smart Tag systems.
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