KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) to expedite the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. The 665-kilometre rail link is seen as vital for promoting balanced development in Pahang, Kelantan, and Terengganu.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the ECRL Gombak Integrated Terminal station, attended by China’s Premier Li Qiang, Anwar emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting the project’s rapid progress. He also stressed the importance of involving local contractors, consultants, suppliers, and ensuring Bumiputera participation in the project.
