Inside KL’s SMART Tunnel: The hidden work behind its flood-fighting operation
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — On a daily basis, motorists driving through the motorway section of Kuala Lumpur’s SMART Tunnel may pass through without giving much thought to the two...
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Yet behind those gates lies another side of the tunnel — never seen by motorists.
During a visit to the facility, a current of air from the flood tunnel felt surprisingly cool against the skin, almost like a breeze offering relief from the heat outside.
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- Oct 28, 2026
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