Malaysia

Talks with Singapore on rail project ongoing: Tok Pa

Minister in PM’s Dept says countries have until December 31 to conclude HSR negotiations

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 27 Nov 2020 6:23PM

Talks with Singapore on rail project ongoing: Tok Pa
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed says an announcement will be made on the HSR project once a decision has been reached. – Facebook pic, November 27, 2020

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia and Singapore are still in negotiations with regard to proposals presented by Putrajaya to improve the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project.

In a statement today, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said the two countries have until December 31 to wrap up talks.

“The government will make an announcement after a decision has been reached,” he said in response to recent news reports on the project.

One article, citing unnamed sources, said Malaysia might continue with the project without Singapore’s participation by having the line end in Johor Baru instead.

It said Putrajaya has informed the republic of the proposed changes. – Bernama, November 27, 2020

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