Malaysia's ECRL: Can Beijing-backed megaproject deliver on local development?

Malaysia's ECRL: Can Beijing-backed megaproject deliver on local development?

In the second of a four-part series on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), CNA looks at China’s involvement in the megaproject and its ability to spur investments as well as create jobs for locals. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each … Read more

Malaysia to decide by this year on HSR link with Singapore, shortlisting private consortiums to back project: minister

Malaysia to decide by this year on HSR link with Singapore, shortlisting private consortiums to back project: minister

SINGAPORE: Malaysia will decide by this year whether it’s full steam ahead with plans for a high-speed rail (HSR) line between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, as it shortlists proposals from a narrowing list of private consortiums to back the project, an official has confirmed.  In a Wednesday (Jul 17) interview, Transport Minister Anthony Loke expressed … Read more