Update 18 Jul 2024: Malaysia to decide on HSR project with Singapore by year-end
Malaysia is shortlisting proposals for a high-speed rail link between the capital here and Singapore and should decide if it will proceed with the multi-billion dollar project soon. In an interview with Bloomberg, Transport Minister Anthony Loke expressed hope that Malaysia’s Cabinet would decide on the viability of the project by the end of the fourth quarter.
“Once we have a policy decision to proceed with the high-speed rail, we will start negotiations with Singapore,” Loke was quoted as saying. The government has already shortlisted three out of seven consortiums that submitted proposals following a request for information issued late last year. Loke did not disclose the companies involved, stating only that the government’s policy is to award the high-speed rail project to a group that is at least 51 per cent owned by Malaysian firms.
According to local news outlet The Edge, the shortlisted proposals include those led by YTL Corp., Berjaya Land Bhd and China Railway Construction Corporation. YTL and Berjaya are controlled by Malaysian tycoons Francis Yeoh and Vincent Tan, respectively. The 350-kilometre rail line between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore was initially approved in 2013 but was scrapped seven years later due to disagreements over costs and other issues.
Malaysia to decide on Singapore high-speed rail link this year
The Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) line – which seeks to cut travel time between the two cities to 90 minutes from more than four hours by car – was estimated to cost as much as 100 billion ringgit ($21.4 billion) as a government-funded project
Malaysia will decide in the coming months whether to proceed with a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail (HSR) line between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government weighs proposals from a narrowing list of private consortiums.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said in an interview Wednesday that he hopes Malaysia’s cabinet will decide on the viability of the project by the end of the fourth quarter. “Once we have a policy decision to proceed with the high-speed rail, we will start negotiations with Singapore,” Loke said.
Anwar’s government already shortlisted three out of seven consortiums that submitted proposals after issuing a so-called request for information late last year, Loke said, declining to identify the companies involved. The government’s policy is to have a strategic asset like the high-speed rail given to a group that is at least 51%-owned by Malaysian firms, he said. Separate proposals led by YTL Corp., Berjaya Land Bhd., and China Railway Construction Corporation have been shortlisted for the project, local news outlet The Edge reported in March, citing sources it didn’t identify. YTL and Berjaya are controlled by Malaysian tycoons Francis Yeoh and Vincent Tan, respectively.
Malaysia seeks proposals to revive high-speed rail project with Singapore
Malaysia on Tuesday said it was seeking proposals from private firms to develop a high-speed railway between its capital Kuala Lumpur and neighbouring Singapore, reviving a multi-billion-dollar project called off more than two years ago.
Malaysia and Singapore had cancelled a plan to build a 350-kilometre (217-mile) rail line connecting the two countries after they failed to agree on several proposed changes to the project. At the time the project was estimated to cost around $17 billion and companies from China, Japan, South Korea and Europe had expressed an interest in contracts to build, operate and finance the trains and rail assets. In a statement on Tuesday, MyHSR Corp, a Malaysian-government owned entity responsible for the project, called for the private sector to submit proposals to develop and operate the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project via a public-private partnership model.
MyHSR invited local and international firms and consortia to submit proposals. "(The process) marks the government's initiative to reactivate the ... project via new funding mechanisms and implementation models in efforts to further improve the rail transport infrastructure and to invigorate the national economy," it said. Singapore's transport ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Singapore indicated last year the country is open to fresh proposals from Malaysia on the project, according to media.
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
Malaysia has revived a high-speed rail plan to connect Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
MyHSR, the government-owned entity leading the project, declined to name the companies interested in the project. Japanese companies did not submit proposals during the expression-of-interest process that ended Jan. 15. MyHSR will shortlist three to four consortiums for the next phase, the request for proposals round, as early as this month and present its review of the bids to the cabinet, sources said. The Malaysian government is expected to present the proposal to Singapore over the next few months to determine if the city-state wants to take part in the project. "We want to finalize [the proposal] as quickly as possible, hopefully over the next three to four months," a Malaysian official told Nikkei Asia. MyHSR is also discussing an option to extend the line from Kuala Lumpur only to the southern state of Johor if Singapore decides not to participate.
The expression-of-interest phase of the bidding follows Malaysia's call in July last year for the private sector to submit proposals to develop and operate the project through a public-private partnership model. In August, Singapore said it was willing to discuss any new proposal from Malaysia "starting from a clean state," then-Acting Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat told parliament. The city-state said at the time that it had not received any new proposals from its neighbor.
New Malaysian bids to revive KL-Singapore high-speed rail, but govt funding remains missing link
An artist's impression of the upcoming Seremban station on the KL-Singapore high-speed rail line
According to MyHSR Corporation, the government-owned company in charge of developing and implementing the HSR, seven local and international consortia submitted their concept proposals at the close of its request for information (RFI) exercise on Jan 15. It declined to name the companies involved. The RFI was held in order for the Malaysian government to assess the private sector’s ability to fully finance the project without state funds or guarantees. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration has said it is open to reviving the HSR, but it will not pay for the 350km-long line, which is estimated to cost over RM100 billion (S$28 billion).
It was reported that Japanese companies including East Japan Railway Company pulled out from the project just days before the Jan 15 deadline, describing it as “too risky” without the government’s financial support. But other companies have ventured a bid, in the hope that the government will relent on its stance. Analysts say the bidders may propose and justify the need for financial support from the government as part of their submissions.
Project terminated after agreement lapses, both countries to proceed with 'necessary actions'
The concept design for Malacca station along the KL-Singapore HSR. (Photo: MyHSR)
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project will be discontinued after the HSR agreement lapsed on Dec 31, 2020, the Prime Ministers of both countries said in a joint statement on Friday morning (Jan 1). Both Singapore and Malaysia will now proceed with the "necessary actions".
In the statement, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said: "The Government of Malaysia and the Government of Singapore wish to provide an update on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR Project in view of the expiry of the suspension period of the HSR Project on Dec 31, 2020.
"In light of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Malaysian economy, the Government of Malaysia had proposed several changes to the HSR Project. Both Governments had conducted several discussions with regard to these changes and had not been able to reach an agreement. Therefore, the HSR Agreement had lapsed on Dec 31, 2020," the leaders said.
Singapore has spent more than S$250m on High-Speed Rail; no reply from Malaysia yet: Khaw
There has been no reply to Singapore’s diplomatic note sent on Jun 1 to seek Malaysia’s position on the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project even as costs incurred continues to rise quickly, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday (Jul 9).
Mr Khaw said in Parliament that following numerous statements by Malaysian leaders, including Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, on the HSR project over the past 2 months, these suggest that Malaysia no longer intends to continue with the rail project linking its capital of Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.
The bilateral agreement signed in December 2016 is an international treaty to build a High-Speed Rail allowing travellers to commute from Jurong Lake District to the Bandar Malaysia development in KL in 90 minutes.
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S’pore has spent over S$250m on HSR, significant sums will be 'completely wasted' if project cancelled: Khaw
Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan said that, should Malaysia decide to terminate the HSR project, both nations will have to address the issue of compensation from Malaysia for costs incurred by Singapore in accordance with the HSR bilateral agreement and international law
The Republic has spent more than S$250 million on the high-speed rail (HSR) project as of May this year, revealed Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan in Parliament on Monday (Jun 9).
He added that since a significant amount has been spent, it will be “completely wasted expenditure if the project does not proceed”.
Despite sending a diplomatic note to Malaysia on June 1 to seek clarification on its position on the HSR project, Singapore has yet to receive a reply, Mr Khaw added.
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Singapore incurring costs on HSR as it awaits Malaysia's clarification
Singapore continues to incur costs on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project as it is still meeting its obligations under the agreement while waiting for Malaysia to clarify its position on the project, said foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (July 9).
He said in Parliament that Singapore has sent the Malaysian government a third-person note – a diplomatic note – requesting a clarification on the issue, following announcements from Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the project would be dropped.
Dr Balakrishnan was speaking on the HSR in response to a broader question from MPs on the state of relations between Singapore and Malaysia.
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Over $250M spent by Singapore on High-Speed Rail project; Malaysia's stance still not clarified
Singapore’s Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan (left) and Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan. (PHOTOS: Yahoo News Singapore / Reuters)
Malaysia has not clarified its official position on the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, on which Singapore has spent over $250 million as of end-May this year, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan.
These were some of the details that emerged during a debate in Parliament on Monday (9 July) regarding the project’s status, which has been called into doubt following comments made by various Malaysian officials – including Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who said in May that the deal would be scrapped. The following month, however, the premier indicated that he would reconsider the deal if it were to be scaled down.
Based on preliminary estimates, the amount that Singapore has spent on the project includes the costs of land acquisition, manpower dedicated to the project and hiring of consultancies to design the civil infrastructure, Khaw told the House. “This is actual money that has already been spent. Our taxpayers’ money,” he added.
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Singapore-Malaysia relations: Both countries must fully respect sanctity of international agreements
Singapore is committed to engaging and cooperating with the new Malaysian government, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan in Parliament on Monday (Jul 9).
But working together, he stressed, must be on the basis that “both sides will fully respect the sanctity of international agreements, and that any disputes are resolved peacefully in accordance with international law".
Provided this condition is met, we are confident bilateral relations will prosper, for the mutual benefit of the citizens of both countries,” he said, in response to a parliamentary question filed by MP Christopher de Souza on the state of bilateral relations between both countries.
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High-speed rail project postponed, not scrapped, Mahathir tells Japanese media
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad seemed to have walked back from an earlier decision when he told a Japanese publication that the high-speed rail project had been merely postponed, not cancelled.
Speaking to Nikkei Asian Review on the sidelines of the Future of Asia conference in Tokyo, he said Malaysia cannot afford the project at this moment but signalled that the door is still open.
"We cannot say we will never have high-speed rail (HSR) in Malaysia. What we can do is we can postpone the project because it is far too costly at this moment," he said. Dr Mahathir said Malaysia would need an HSR but it is something to only consider in the future.
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Singapore says will seek compensation if HSR project cancelled
Then prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak visits the KL-Singapore HSR Gallery at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur October 17, 2017 ― Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
The Singapore government said today it will exercise its rights to seek compensation for expenses incurred if the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project is cancelled. Singapore’s Transport Minister and coordinating Infrastructure Minister, Khaw Boon Wan, said Singapore has requested the Malaysian government through diplomatic channels to clarify Malaysia’s formal position on the HSR project.
“Singapore is continuing to incur costs on the project as it awaits Malaysia’s clarification. “In the event Malaysia terminates the HSR project, we will study the implications and exercise our rights to compensation for expenses incurred in accordance with the terms of the HSR Bilateral Agreement,” he said in a statement today. He said Singapore would continue to support the HSR project and fulfil its obligations under the agreement but would only continue the project if the Malaysian government was willing to do so.
On Monday, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had in a press conference confirmed that Malaysia will drop the HSR project as it did not benefit the country. Boon said Singapore agreed to the project when Malaysia proposed it back in 2013 as it was convinced of its benefits to the island nation in the long run.
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Singapore still incurring costs for HSR, will exercise rights to compensation should project be canned: Khaw
Should Malaysia terminate the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, the Republic will study the implications & exercise its rights, including compensation for expenses incurred, in accordance with the terms of the bilateral agreement inked earlier, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Friday (June 1).
In a press statement, Mr Khaw also said Singapore has requested the Malaysian Government to clarify its position on the project. “We have informed the Malaysian Government that Singapore is continuing to incur costs on this project as it awaits Malaysia’s clarification,” he added.
Noting that it was Malaysia which proposed the HSR in 2013, Mr Khaw said Singapore agreed to the proposal because the Government was convinced of the benefits it would bring to the country.
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HSR cancellation was coalition policy from the start, says Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said the cancellation was "decided by the party from the very beginning". FOTO: AFP
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad denied on Friday (June 1) that he pre-empted the Cabinet when announcing the cancellation of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) line between Singapore & Kuala Lumpur.
"No, that was decided by the party from the very beginning," Tun Dr Mahathir told a news conference when asked if he had pre-empted the other Cabinet ministers, pointing out that his Pakatan Harapan coalition had campaigned on the issue during the general elections in May.
"We campaigned on that issue. I am not going to go away from the decision of the party simply because I could not form the Cabinet soon enough," he said.
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Singapore asks Malaysia to clarify position on KL-Singapore HSR: Khaw Boon Wan
"We have informed the Malaysian Government that Singapore is continuing to incur costs on this project as it awaits Malaysia’s clarification, & that in the event Malaysia terminates the project, Singapore will study the implications & exercise our rights (including any right to compensation for expenses incurred) in accordance with the terms of the HSR bilateral agreement," said Mr Khaw.
When Malaysia proposed the project to Singapore in 2013, Singapore agreed because it was convinced of the project's benefits to Singapore, said the minister.
"We still believe that a high-speed rail link between Singapore & Kuala Lumpur would be in our mutual interest, economically as well as in terms of the friendship & mutual understanding of our two peoples." Singapore continues to support the project & to fulfill its obligations under the bilateral agreement, said Mr Khaw.
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Malaysia Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on KL-Singapore high-speed rail project
While Singapore has asked Malaysia to officially confirm its desire to terminate the KL-Singapore high-speed rail project, Malaysia Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on Friday (Jun 1) said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad shall be allowed to "move at his own pace".
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Malaysia drops high-speed rail project
Artist's impression of High Speed Rail Terminal in Jurong East. Malaysia is dropping a plan for a high-speed rail link between its capital, Kuala Lumpur & Singapore
Malaysia is dropping a plan for a high-speed rail link between its capital, Kuala Lumpur & Singapore, & will talk with its southern neighbour about the agreement to build it, Malaysia's prime minister said in an interview published on Monday.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the 92-yr-old who triumphed over scandal-plagued Najib Razak in a general election this month, has made it a priority to cut the national debt and pledged to review major projects agreed by the previous government.
"We need to do away with some of the unnecessary projects, for example the high-speed rail, which is going to cost us 110 billion ringgit (S$36.9 billion) and will not earn us a single cent. That will be dropped," Dr Mahathir told the Financial Times.
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Decision to scrap KL-S’pore HSR is 'final', says Mahathir
Speaking later at a press conference, Dr Mahathir described Malaysia's decision to scrap the HSR project as "final". "But it will take time because we have an agreement with Singapore. We have to talk to Singapore," he said, adding that he did not know if Singapore had been officially informed of Malaysia's decision.
"It's not beneficial, it's going to cost us a huge sum of money. We'll make no money at all from it. It is only a short track. It is only going to save 1 hour by taking the HSR."
Asked if there was a penalty that Malaysia would have to pay for withdrawing from the agreement, he added: "I was told it is almost 500 million ringgit. I have yet to verify (the currency) but I suppose it is Malaysian (ringgit). “We will try to manage it at the least cost possible."
related: Mahathir to look at ways to lower compensation to S’pore if HSR deal scrapped
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Mahathir to drop high-speed rail project with Singapore
Malaysia plans to drop its plans for a high-speed rail link between its capital, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, and will talk with its southern neighbour about the pact to build it, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said in an interview published on Monday.
"We need to do away with some of the unnecessary projects, for example the high-speed rail, which is going to cost us RM110bn ($28bn) and will not earn us a single cent. That will be dropped," Mahathir told the Financial Times.
"We have an agreement with Singapore. We have to talk with Singapore about dropping that project," he said, according to Reuters.
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Mahathir says Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project will be scrapped
Mahathir Mohamad smiles during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on 10 May. (PHOTO: Associated Press)
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has pledged to scrap the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project as part of cuts to government spending, in order for Malaysia to “avoid being declared bankrupt”.
In an interview with the Financial Times on Monday (28 May), the 92-year-old said the nation’s financial situation was his government’s top priority.
“We need to do away with some of the unnecessary projects, for example the high-speed rail, which is going to cost us RM110 billion (S$37 billion) and will not earn us a single cent. That will be dropped.”
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Mahathir confirms Malaysia will scrap KL-Singapore HSR project
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad confirmed in a press conference on Monday (May 28) that Malaysia will drop the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project (HSR), saying the project will not benefit his country.
"It is a final decision, but it will take time because we have an agreement with Singapore," Dr Mahathir said.
"It's not beneficial. It's going to cost us a huge sum of money. We'll make no money at all from this arrangement," he added. "(The HSR) is only a short track. It is only going to save people one hour by taking the HSR."
related: Mahathir explains why Malaysia will withdraw from KL-Singapore HSR project
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Malaysia scraps high speed rail to Singapore
Malaysia's new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad seeks to cancel a China-funded high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Mahathir said Malaysia just can’t afford the $17 billion price tag. What are the hard lessons learned in pursuing multi-billion dollar mega-projects?
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What now for the High-Speed Rail and Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link?
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail and Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link were much anticipated investments when they were signed under the Barisan Nasional. But a new government, led by Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, will now decide the fate of the projects
Commercial viability, politics and financing strategies would come into play when the Pakatan Harapan government decides whether mega projects such as the East Coast Rail Link and the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) should eventually be scuttled.
These were some of the considerations cited by economists and analysts as confirmation came yesterday that both projects will be reviewed.
And from those aspects, the fate of the East Coast Rail Link may be in doubt, more than for the HSR. BMI Research infrastructure analyst Christian Zhang believes that the 350-kilometre HSR would be more economically viable, for one thing.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hopes for Singapore support in high-speed railway: Xinhua
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (left) speaks with PM Lee Hsien Loong during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Sept 19, 2017. FOTO: AFP
China hopes that Singapore will support Chinese enterprises that wish to participate in the Singapore-Malaysia high-speed railway project, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday (Sep 19), according to state news agency Xinhua.
"China has cutting-edge, safe & reliable, cost-effective high-speed railway technology," Premier Li said during his talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Xinhua reported. PM Lee is on an official visit to China from Sep 19 to 21.
Singapore & Malaysia are building the 350km high-speed rail linking Singapore & Kuala Lumpur. Targeted to be operational by end-2026, the railway line will cut travel time between the 2 cities to 90 minutes.
related: China's rail ambitions run at full speed
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Premier Li hopes for Singapore support in high-speed railway
China hopes Singapore will support Chinese enterprises who wish to participate in the Singapore-Malaysia high-speed railway project, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.
"China has cutting-edge, safe and reliable, cost-effective high-speed railway technology," Li said in his talks with visiting Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to build a 360-km high-speed rail link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, which is expected to start operation by December 2026 and cut travel time to about 90 minutes. Singapore welcomes Chinese businesses to the project, Lee said.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hopes for Singapore support in high-speed railway: Xinhua
During his meeting with Mr Li, Mr Lee said that Singapore welcomes Chinese businesses to the project. In an interview with Xinhuanet, Xinhua’s official website, last Saturday, Mr Lee said: “We hope to receive China’s proposals.”
“I think China’s bid will be a high quality one,” he added, noting that the joint railway project is “very significant” for Singapore and Malaysia. He said China has advanced technology and rich experience in high speed railway construction and operation, boasting a domestic network of tens of thousands kilometers in length.
The Singaporean prime minister praised China’s high speed railway service for providing passengers with convenience and comfort. “Very convenient, smooth and comfortable,” Mr Lee recalled his previous experiences of taking high speed trains in China.
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MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE SIGN LANDMARK HIGH-SPEED RAIL DEAL
The National flags of Singapore and Malaysia are seen before the signing of the High Speed Rail MOU at the Prime Minister's official residence on 19 July, 2016
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Malaysia, Singapore sign High Speed Rail deal
The HSR line will have one terminus in the new township of Bandar Malaysia, at the edge of Kuala Lumpur, with another at the upcoming Jurong Lake District, in the west of Singapore. — TODAY file foto
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Singapore-Malaysia high speed rail: China ahead in race for contract as Japan pushes hard
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High-speed rail project to have 'robust governance structure': Malaysian minister
Malaysian minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan said that his country is committed to ensuring that its fiscal management of the Kuala Lumpur-S'pore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project will have a "robust governance structure" for the transparent & efficient use of resources.
In a statement on Sunday (Dec 11), Abdul Rahman, who is Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, rebutted calls by opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan for the government to be open about the income it would derive from the project and how the cost of construction will be borne by both nations.
The opposition proposed that any signing of agreements on the HSR be postponed until an in-depth, solid and transparent study had been conducted to prove the sustainability of the project.
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The high-speed rail (HSR) development connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore will catapult both cities into the league of mega cities.
It will also raise the prospect of closer economic integration between the cities, MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal told Business Times.
He said the HSR will provide an opportunity for both cities to be stronger and more attractive as a gateway to Asean.
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RM100b in benefits from high speed rail project
The proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project will bring many benefits to Malaysia, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
Abdul Rahman, who is the minister in charge of the Economic Planning Unit, said the project was the result of intensive research since 2010 and its impact, benefits and risks have been identified.
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High speed rail a key project under 11th Malaysia Plan
The Government is committed to making the High Speed Rail (HSR) between Malaysia and S'pore one of the key development projects under the 11th Malaysia Plan, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
He said the Government had spent a long time researching & analysing the HSR to understand the impact, benefits and risks of the project.
"The background work on the project started in 2011 & the Government decided recently to proceed with the project with Singapore after much work and deliberation," he said in a statement yesterday.
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Malaysia's opposition asks HSR signing to be delayed
Malaysia's opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan wants any signing of agreements to do with the High-Speed Rail (HSR) with the S'pore Government to be postponed until an in-depth, solid & transparent study is conducted to prove the sustainability of the project.
In a statement released on Tuesday (Dec 6), Members of Parliament from Pakatan Harapan said they want Malaysia to be open about the income Malaysia will derive from this project & how the cost of construction will be borne by both nations.
"The project involves huge amounts of the country's finances and a lot of citizens' land is expected to be taken by the government to construct the HSR. Therefore, the government should not keep information about this project secret like a 3rd World country," the statement read.
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Malaysia to extend KTM to Singapore’s MRT
Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the current Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) service will be extended to connect with the Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system to reduce traffic. ― Picture by Saw Siow Feng
Malaysia and Singapore plan to extend the commuter service between them via the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the current Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) service will be extended to connect with Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system to reduce traffic. “This is an improvement in the KTM service between Johor Baru and Singapore. “Increase in frequency and volume so that we can reduce the congestion that people [are] facing in the causeway.
It will also reduce pollution,” he said during a press conference today.
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Singapore, Malaysia hope to ink deal on Rapid Transit System linking Woodlands North, Johor Baru next year
A bilateral agreement for a Rapid Transit System linking Woodlands with Johor Baru is expected to be inked next year. FOTO: ST FILE
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S'pore-JB Rapid Transit System to be linked via high bridge over Straits of Johor
The Rapid Transit System (RTS) link connecting S'pore & Johor Baru will be connected via a high bridge, the prime ministers of S'pore and Malaysia announced on Tuesday (Dec 13) in a joint news conference after the signing of a bilateral agreement on the high-speed rail (HSR) project.
"We've settled on a high-bridge crossing. This was a major point - how are we going to cross the Straits of Johor - (a) high bridge, low bridge (or) tunnel," said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. "That clears the way for us to work towards a bilateral agreement which I hope we can sign by the end of next year.
The RTS link will adopt Singapore's Thomson-East Coast line system, including its signaling system, rolling stock, communication system and integrated supervisory control system. Explaining the rationale for this, Mr Lee said it would reap economies of scale.
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The concept design for Iskandar Puteri station along the planned KL-Singapore HSR line. (foto: MyHSR)
There has been no reply to Singapore’s diplomatic note sent on Jun 1 to seek Malaysia’s position on the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project even as costs incurred continues to rise quickly, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Monday (Jul 9).
Mr Khaw said in Parliament that following numerous statements by Malaysian leaders, including Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, on the HSR project over the past 2 months, these suggest that Malaysia no longer intends to continue with the rail project linking its capital of Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.
The bilateral agreement signed in December 2016 is an international treaty to build a High-Speed Rail allowing travellers to commute from Jurong Lake District to the Bandar Malaysia development in KL in 90 minutes.
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S’pore has spent over S$250m on HSR, significant sums will be 'completely wasted' if project cancelled: Khaw
The Republic has spent more than S$250 million on the high-speed rail (HSR) project as of May this year, revealed Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan in Parliament on Monday (Jun 9).
He added that since a significant amount has been spent, it will be “completely wasted expenditure if the project does not proceed”.
Despite sending a diplomatic note to Malaysia on June 1 to seek clarification on its position on the HSR project, Singapore has yet to receive a reply, Mr Khaw added.
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Singapore incurring costs on HSR as it awaits Malaysia's clarification
Singapore continues to incur costs on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project as it is still meeting its obligations under the agreement while waiting for Malaysia to clarify its position on the project, said foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Monday (July 9).
He said in Parliament that Singapore has sent the Malaysian government a third-person note – a diplomatic note – requesting a clarification on the issue, following announcements from Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the project would be dropped.
Dr Balakrishnan was speaking on the HSR in response to a broader question from MPs on the state of relations between Singapore and Malaysia.
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Over $250M spent by Singapore on High-Speed Rail project; Malaysia's stance still not clarified
Malaysia has not clarified its official position on the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, on which Singapore has spent over $250 million as of end-May this year, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan.
These were some of the details that emerged during a debate in Parliament on Monday (9 July) regarding the project’s status, which has been called into doubt following comments made by various Malaysian officials – including Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who said in May that the deal would be scrapped. The following month, however, the premier indicated that he would reconsider the deal if it were to be scaled down.
Based on preliminary estimates, the amount that Singapore has spent on the project includes the costs of land acquisition, manpower dedicated to the project and hiring of consultancies to design the civil infrastructure, Khaw told the House. “This is actual money that has already been spent. Our taxpayers’ money,” he added.
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Singapore-Malaysia relations: Both countries must fully respect sanctity of international agreements
Singapore is committed to engaging and cooperating with the new Malaysian government, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan in Parliament on Monday (Jul 9).
But working together, he stressed, must be on the basis that “both sides will fully respect the sanctity of international agreements, and that any disputes are resolved peacefully in accordance with international law".
Provided this condition is met, we are confident bilateral relations will prosper, for the mutual benefit of the citizens of both countries,” he said, in response to a parliamentary question filed by MP Christopher de Souza on the state of bilateral relations between both countries.
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High-speed rail project postponed, not scrapped, Mahathir tells Japanese media
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad seemed to have walked back from an earlier decision when he told a Japanese publication that the high-speed rail project had been merely postponed, not cancelled.
Speaking to Nikkei Asian Review on the sidelines of the Future of Asia conference in Tokyo, he said Malaysia cannot afford the project at this moment but signalled that the door is still open.
"We cannot say we will never have high-speed rail (HSR) in Malaysia. What we can do is we can postpone the project because it is far too costly at this moment," he said. Dr Mahathir said Malaysia would need an HSR but it is something to only consider in the future.
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Singapore says will seek compensation if HSR project cancelled
The Singapore government said today it will exercise its rights to seek compensation for expenses incurred if the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project is cancelled. Singapore’s Transport Minister and coordinating Infrastructure Minister, Khaw Boon Wan, said Singapore has requested the Malaysian government through diplomatic channels to clarify Malaysia’s formal position on the HSR project.
“Singapore is continuing to incur costs on the project as it awaits Malaysia’s clarification. “In the event Malaysia terminates the HSR project, we will study the implications and exercise our rights to compensation for expenses incurred in accordance with the terms of the HSR Bilateral Agreement,” he said in a statement today. He said Singapore would continue to support the HSR project and fulfil its obligations under the agreement but would only continue the project if the Malaysian government was willing to do so.
On Monday, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had in a press conference confirmed that Malaysia will drop the HSR project as it did not benefit the country. Boon said Singapore agreed to the project when Malaysia proposed it back in 2013 as it was convinced of its benefits to the island nation in the long run.
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Singapore still incurring costs for HSR, will exercise rights to compensation should project be canned: Khaw
An artistic impression of the HSR terminus in Jurong East
Should Malaysia terminate the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, the Republic will study the implications & exercise its rights, including compensation for expenses incurred, in accordance with the terms of the bilateral agreement inked earlier, said Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan on Friday (June 1).
In a press statement, Mr Khaw also said Singapore has requested the Malaysian Government to clarify its position on the project. “We have informed the Malaysian Government that Singapore is continuing to incur costs on this project as it awaits Malaysia’s clarification,” he added.
Noting that it was Malaysia which proposed the HSR in 2013, Mr Khaw said Singapore agreed to the proposal because the Government was convinced of the benefits it would bring to the country.
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HSR cancellation was coalition policy from the start, says Mahathir
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad denied on Friday (June 1) that he pre-empted the Cabinet when announcing the cancellation of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) line between Singapore & Kuala Lumpur.
"No, that was decided by the party from the very beginning," Tun Dr Mahathir told a news conference when asked if he had pre-empted the other Cabinet ministers, pointing out that his Pakatan Harapan coalition had campaigned on the issue during the general elections in May.
"We campaigned on that issue. I am not going to go away from the decision of the party simply because I could not form the Cabinet soon enough," he said.
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Singapore asks Malaysia to clarify position on KL-Singapore HSR: Khaw Boon Wan
"We have informed the Malaysian Government that Singapore is continuing to incur costs on this project as it awaits Malaysia’s clarification, & that in the event Malaysia terminates the project, Singapore will study the implications & exercise our rights (including any right to compensation for expenses incurred) in accordance with the terms of the HSR bilateral agreement," said Mr Khaw.
When Malaysia proposed the project to Singapore in 2013, Singapore agreed because it was convinced of the project's benefits to Singapore, said the minister.
"We still believe that a high-speed rail link between Singapore & Kuala Lumpur would be in our mutual interest, economically as well as in terms of the friendship & mutual understanding of our two peoples." Singapore continues to support the project & to fulfill its obligations under the bilateral agreement, said Mr Khaw.
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Malaysia Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on KL-Singapore high-speed rail project
While Singapore has asked Malaysia to officially confirm its desire to terminate the KL-Singapore high-speed rail project, Malaysia Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on Friday (Jun 1) said Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad shall be allowed to "move at his own pace".
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Malaysia drops high-speed rail project
Malaysia is dropping a plan for a high-speed rail link between its capital, Kuala Lumpur & Singapore, & will talk with its southern neighbour about the agreement to build it, Malaysia's prime minister said in an interview published on Monday.
Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the 92-yr-old who triumphed over scandal-plagued Najib Razak in a general election this month, has made it a priority to cut the national debt and pledged to review major projects agreed by the previous government.
"We need to do away with some of the unnecessary projects, for example the high-speed rail, which is going to cost us 110 billion ringgit (S$36.9 billion) and will not earn us a single cent. That will be dropped," Dr Mahathir told the Financial Times.
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Decision to scrap KL-S’pore HSR is 'final', says Mahathir
Speaking later at a press conference, Dr Mahathir described Malaysia's decision to scrap the HSR project as "final". "But it will take time because we have an agreement with Singapore. We have to talk to Singapore," he said, adding that he did not know if Singapore had been officially informed of Malaysia's decision.
"It's not beneficial, it's going to cost us a huge sum of money. We'll make no money at all from it. It is only a short track. It is only going to save 1 hour by taking the HSR."
Asked if there was a penalty that Malaysia would have to pay for withdrawing from the agreement, he added: "I was told it is almost 500 million ringgit. I have yet to verify (the currency) but I suppose it is Malaysian (ringgit). “We will try to manage it at the least cost possible."
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Mahathir to drop high-speed rail project with Singapore
Malaysia plans to drop its plans for a high-speed rail link between its capital, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, and will talk with its southern neighbour about the pact to build it, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said in an interview published on Monday.
"We need to do away with some of the unnecessary projects, for example the high-speed rail, which is going to cost us RM110bn ($28bn) and will not earn us a single cent. That will be dropped," Mahathir told the Financial Times.
"We have an agreement with Singapore. We have to talk with Singapore about dropping that project," he said, according to Reuters.
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Mahathir says Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project will be scrapped
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has pledged to scrap the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project as part of cuts to government spending, in order for Malaysia to “avoid being declared bankrupt”.
In an interview with the Financial Times on Monday (28 May), the 92-year-old said the nation’s financial situation was his government’s top priority.
“We need to do away with some of the unnecessary projects, for example the high-speed rail, which is going to cost us RM110 billion (S$37 billion) and will not earn us a single cent. That will be dropped.”
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Mahathir confirms Malaysia will scrap KL-Singapore HSR project
Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad confirmed in a press conference on Monday (May 28) that Malaysia will drop the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail project (HSR), saying the project will not benefit his country.
"It is a final decision, but it will take time because we have an agreement with Singapore," Dr Mahathir said.
"It's not beneficial. It's going to cost us a huge sum of money. We'll make no money at all from this arrangement," he added. "(The HSR) is only a short track. It is only going to save people one hour by taking the HSR."
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Malaysia scraps high speed rail to Singapore
Malaysia's new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad seeks to cancel a China-funded high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Mahathir said Malaysia just can’t afford the $17 billion price tag. What are the hard lessons learned in pursuing multi-billion dollar mega-projects?
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What now for the High-Speed Rail and Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link?
Commercial viability, politics and financing strategies would come into play when the Pakatan Harapan government decides whether mega projects such as the East Coast Rail Link and the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) should eventually be scuttled.
These were some of the considerations cited by economists and analysts as confirmation came yesterday that both projects will be reviewed.
And from those aspects, the fate of the East Coast Rail Link may be in doubt, more than for the HSR. BMI Research infrastructure analyst Christian Zhang believes that the 350-kilometre HSR would be more economically viable, for one thing.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hopes for Singapore support in high-speed railway: Xinhua
China hopes that Singapore will support Chinese enterprises that wish to participate in the Singapore-Malaysia high-speed railway project, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday (Sep 19), according to state news agency Xinhua.
"China has cutting-edge, safe & reliable, cost-effective high-speed railway technology," Premier Li said during his talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Xinhua reported. PM Lee is on an official visit to China from Sep 19 to 21.
Singapore & Malaysia are building the 350km high-speed rail linking Singapore & Kuala Lumpur. Targeted to be operational by end-2026, the railway line will cut travel time between the 2 cities to 90 minutes.
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Premier Li hopes for Singapore support in high-speed railway
China hopes Singapore will support Chinese enterprises who wish to participate in the Singapore-Malaysia high-speed railway project, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.
"China has cutting-edge, safe and reliable, cost-effective high-speed railway technology," Li said in his talks with visiting Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to build a 360-km high-speed rail link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, which is expected to start operation by December 2026 and cut travel time to about 90 minutes. Singapore welcomes Chinese businesses to the project, Lee said.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang hopes for Singapore support in high-speed railway: Xinhua
During his meeting with Mr Li, Mr Lee said that Singapore welcomes Chinese businesses to the project. In an interview with Xinhuanet, Xinhua’s official website, last Saturday, Mr Lee said: “We hope to receive China’s proposals.”
“I think China’s bid will be a high quality one,” he added, noting that the joint railway project is “very significant” for Singapore and Malaysia. He said China has advanced technology and rich experience in high speed railway construction and operation, boasting a domestic network of tens of thousands kilometers in length.
The Singaporean prime minister praised China’s high speed railway service for providing passengers with convenience and comfort. “Very convenient, smooth and comfortable,” Mr Lee recalled his previous experiences of taking high speed trains in China.
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MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE SIGN LANDMARK HIGH-SPEED RAIL DEAL
Malaysia and Singapore have signed the High-Speed Rail (HSR) bilateral agreement that will cut travel time between both countries to just 90 minutes.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong witnessed the signing of the landmark deal during the 7th Malaysia-Singapore Leaders’ Retreat here on Tuesday.
The agreement was signed at 5.15pm between Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan and Singapore’s Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan.
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Malaysia, Singapore sign High Speed Rail deal
Malaysia & Singapore formalised the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) agreement here today.
The signing was witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong, who is on a working visit to attend the 7th Malaysia–Singapore Leaders’ Retreat in Wisma Putra.
The deal was signed by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan for Malaysia and Singapore Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan.
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Singapore-Malaysia high speed rail: China ahead in race for contract as Japan pushes hard
An employee works on a final assembly line for CRH380B, a high speed train model, at China CNR's Tangshan Railway Vehicle's factory in Tangshan, Hebei province, February 11, 2015
With China and Japan competing closely for winning the contract for the proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, the Malaysian government has said the complicated and extensive project will be executed under a 'robust governance structure'.
Malaysian minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan was responding to demands by the opposition coalition that the government should be open about the income from the project and the cost sharing with Singapore.
"I want to emphasise that, the Government has spent a long time researching and analysing the project, to understand the impacts, benefits and risks of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project to the country," said Abdul Rahman, the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
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High-speed rail project to have 'robust governance structure': Malaysian minister
Malaysian minister Abdul Rahman Dahlan said that his country is committed to ensuring that its fiscal management of the Kuala Lumpur-S'pore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project will have a "robust governance structure" for the transparent & efficient use of resources.
In a statement on Sunday (Dec 11), Abdul Rahman, who is Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, rebutted calls by opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan for the government to be open about the income it would derive from the project and how the cost of construction will be borne by both nations.
The opposition proposed that any signing of agreements on the HSR be postponed until an in-depth, solid and transparent study had been conducted to prove the sustainability of the project.
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KL-SG HSR project to have robust governance structure
The government is committed to ensuring that fiscal management of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project, will have a robust governance structure for transparent and efficient use of resources.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Abdul Rahman Dahlan said Malaysia was seriously committed to the KL-SG HSR and had researched and analysed the project extensively.
He said the government understood the impact, benefits and risks to the country, as background work on the project had begun in 2011.
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HSR project can propel KL, Singapore into mega citiesThe government is committed to ensuring that fiscal management of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project, will have a robust governance structure for transparent and efficient use of resources.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Abdul Rahman Dahlan said Malaysia was seriously committed to the KL-SG HSR and had researched and analysed the project extensively.
He said the government understood the impact, benefits and risks to the country, as background work on the project had begun in 2011.
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The high-speed rail (HSR) development connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore will catapult both cities into the league of mega cities.
It will also raise the prospect of closer economic integration between the cities, MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal told Business Times.
He said the HSR will provide an opportunity for both cities to be stronger and more attractive as a gateway to Asean.
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RM100b in benefits from high speed rail project
The proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project will bring many benefits to Malaysia, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
Abdul Rahman, who is the minister in charge of the Economic Planning Unit, said the project was the result of intensive research since 2010 and its impact, benefits and risks have been identified.
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High speed rail a key project under 11th Malaysia Plan
The Government is committed to making the High Speed Rail (HSR) between Malaysia and S'pore one of the key development projects under the 11th Malaysia Plan, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Abdul Rahman Dahlan.
He said the Government had spent a long time researching & analysing the HSR to understand the impact, benefits and risks of the project.
"The background work on the project started in 2011 & the Government decided recently to proceed with the project with Singapore after much work and deliberation," he said in a statement yesterday.
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Malaysia's opposition asks HSR signing to be delayed
Malaysia's opposition coalition Pakatan Harapan wants any signing of agreements to do with the High-Speed Rail (HSR) with the S'pore Government to be postponed until an in-depth, solid & transparent study is conducted to prove the sustainability of the project.
In a statement released on Tuesday (Dec 6), Members of Parliament from Pakatan Harapan said they want Malaysia to be open about the income Malaysia will derive from this project & how the cost of construction will be borne by both nations.
"The project involves huge amounts of the country's finances and a lot of citizens' land is expected to be taken by the government to construct the HSR. Therefore, the government should not keep information about this project secret like a 3rd World country," the statement read.
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Malaysia and Singapore plan to extend the commuter service between them via the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the current Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) service will be extended to connect with Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system to reduce traffic. “This is an improvement in the KTM service between Johor Baru and Singapore. “Increase in frequency and volume so that we can reduce the congestion that people [are] facing in the causeway.
It will also reduce pollution,” he said during a press conference today.
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Singapore, Malaysia hope to ink deal on Rapid Transit System linking Woodlands North, Johor Baru next year
A bilateral agreement for a cross-border MRT system between S'pore & Johor Baru is expected to be inked by the end of next year.
The Rapid Transit System (RTS) will connect to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), & will adopt the same systems and trains as the TEL to reap economies of scale.
It will link the Bukit Chagar terminus station in Johor to the Singapore terminal in Woodlands North via a high bridge across the Strait of Johor.
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S'pore-JB Rapid Transit System to be linked via high bridge over Straits of Johor
The Rapid Transit System (RTS) link connecting S'pore & Johor Baru will be connected via a high bridge, the prime ministers of S'pore and Malaysia announced on Tuesday (Dec 13) in a joint news conference after the signing of a bilateral agreement on the high-speed rail (HSR) project.
"We've settled on a high-bridge crossing. This was a major point - how are we going to cross the Straits of Johor - (a) high bridge, low bridge (or) tunnel," said Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. "That clears the way for us to work towards a bilateral agreement which I hope we can sign by the end of next year.
The RTS link will adopt Singapore's Thomson-East Coast line system, including its signaling system, rolling stock, communication system and integrated supervisory control system. Explaining the rationale for this, Mr Lee said it would reap economies of scale.
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Singapore High Speed Rail terminus set for Jurong East
The decision to site the HSR terminus at Jurong East dovetails with the Government’s plans to develop Jurong East. This could include introducing new mixed-use developments and community facilities at the surrounding area to serve Jurong residents, HSR passengers and visitors. Accessibility at Jurong East will be greatly improved when existing and new MRT lines are seamlessly integrated with future developments, the Integrated Transport Hub, and connected with pedestrian linkways. There will be opportunities to further improve the road network as part of the comprehensive redevelopment of the area. New family-friendly recreation uses could also be developed to complement the upcoming Jurong Lake Gardens and the new Science Centre. Residents and visitors can look forward to enjoying continuous access to the entire Jurong Lake waterfront.
These new developments will be implemented progressively after detailed planning and technical studies are carried out. Concurrently, for the HSR, the Government will conduct a detailed engineering study to finalise the station footprint and alignment. More details will be announced when ready.
The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has gazetted the acquisition of the affected land today. SLA will work closely with the management of JCC and assist the club throughout the acquisition process.
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Singapore-KL high-speed rail terminal will be in Jurong East
THE terminus for the high-speed rail link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will be sited in Jurong East, a move that is in line with plans for the area to be Singapore's second central business district.
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KL-Singapore High Speed Rail Terminus Set for Jurong East
The Singapore Government announced today that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) terminus will be located at the current site of Jurong Country Club (JCC) in Jurong East. The site will also be comprehensively redeveloped for new mixed-use developments and community facilities to serve Jurong residents, HSR passengers and visitors.
At the 6th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat on 5 May 2015, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the HSR terminus in Singapore would be located in Jurong East. This is in line with the Government’s vision to develop Jurong into a second Central Business District and as a new gateway to Singapore.
In view of Singapore’s land constraints, the Government has sought to minimise the HSR’s land take here. For example, we have agreed with Malaysia that all depot and stabling facilities will be located in Malaysia. Notwithstanding this, the HSR terminus will require a sufficiently large site that is accessible and well-connected to the public transport network. The JCC site is ideal due to its high connectivity, with close proximity to the existing two MRT lines (East-West and North-South Lines) at Jurong East MRT station, new MRT lines (the Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line) being planned around the area, as well as the future integrated transport hub in Jurong East. The terminus will also be located close to Jurong Gateway, which is already shaping up well as a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Hence, the terminus location is compatible with the surrounding land uses, and well-supported by infrastructure and amenities.
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HSR S'pore-KL in just 90 minutes
Singapore and Malaysia will build a high-speed rail linking the smaller island to Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur, its governments have announced.
The 350km line will shoot travellers at a top speed of 300km/h, allowing someone to go from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in just 90 minutes.
The equivalent journey takes about five hours by car on the highway, and 11 hours across existing train services, estimates Channel News Asia.
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The Jurong East Terminal station itself will be built largely on the site of the former Jurong Country Club, which closed in December last year to make way for the rail project.
The Straits Times said that the site will also be used to build “at-grade tracks” – what’s that? A simple flip over to TODAY explained everything – these are crossover tracks. TODAY reported that some hapless ex-members of Jurong Country Club had bought memberships at Raffles Country Club and are now facing the same situation a second time. Golf clubs and high-speed railways just don’t seem to play well together.
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Chinese train manufacturer wins railcar bid in US
A Chinese rail company has won a contract in the United States recently despite President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign and promise to support local industry.
Train and rail equipment manufacturer, China Railway Rolling Stock Corp won the contract beating Canada’s Bombardier Inc and South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem.
Philadelphia city government on Thursday approved the purchase of 45 multilevel coaches from the Chinese train giant's subsidiary, CRRC MA, for its regional rail network, People’s Daily reported Saturday.
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Singapore-KL high-speed rail terminal will be in Jurong East
THE terminus for the high-speed rail link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will be sited in Jurong East, a move that is in line with plans for the area to be Singapore's second central business district.
But the ambitious rail link, billed by the leaders of both countries as a "game-changer", will not be completed by the original target of 2020.
The new target date will be announced after both sides have agreed on all major issues of the project. And the deadline for this agreement is the end of this year.
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KL-Singapore High Speed Rail Terminus Set for Jurong East
The Singapore Government announced today that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) terminus will be located at the current site of Jurong Country Club (JCC) in Jurong East. The site will also be comprehensively redeveloped for new mixed-use developments and community facilities to serve Jurong residents, HSR passengers and visitors.
At the 6th Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat on 5 May 2015, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the HSR terminus in Singapore would be located in Jurong East. This is in line with the Government’s vision to develop Jurong into a second Central Business District and as a new gateway to Singapore.
In view of Singapore’s land constraints, the Government has sought to minimise the HSR’s land take here. For example, we have agreed with Malaysia that all depot and stabling facilities will be located in Malaysia. Notwithstanding this, the HSR terminus will require a sufficiently large site that is accessible and well-connected to the public transport network. The JCC site is ideal due to its high connectivity, with close proximity to the existing two MRT lines (East-West and North-South Lines) at Jurong East MRT station, new MRT lines (the Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line) being planned around the area, as well as the future integrated transport hub in Jurong East. The terminus will also be located close to Jurong Gateway, which is already shaping up well as a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Hence, the terminus location is compatible with the surrounding land uses, and well-supported by infrastructure and amenities.
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HSR S'pore-KL in just 90 minutes
Singapore and Malaysia will build a high-speed rail linking the smaller island to Malaysia's capital of Kuala Lumpur, its governments have announced.
The 350km line will shoot travellers at a top speed of 300km/h, allowing someone to go from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in just 90 minutes.
The equivalent journey takes about five hours by car on the highway, and 11 hours across existing train services, estimates Channel News Asia.
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S'pore-KL HSR swallows another golf course
Raffles Country Club will have to hand over its land to the G by July 31, 2018 to make way for the new high-speed rail project. The site of the current golf club will be used to build the portal to the underground tunnels that will lead to the Jurong East terminal station. It will also be used as the western depot for the new Cross-Island Line, part of Singapore’s MRT system.
The Jurong East Terminal station itself will be built largely on the site of the former Jurong Country Club, which closed in December last year to make way for the rail project.
The Straits Times said that the site will also be used to build “at-grade tracks” – what’s that? A simple flip over to TODAY explained everything – these are crossover tracks. TODAY reported that some hapless ex-members of Jurong Country Club had bought memberships at Raffles Country Club and are now facing the same situation a second time. Golf clubs and high-speed railways just don’t seem to play well together.
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Chinese train manufacturer wins railcar bid in US
A Chinese rail company has won a contract in the United States recently despite President Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ campaign and promise to support local industry.
Train and rail equipment manufacturer, China Railway Rolling Stock Corp won the contract beating Canada’s Bombardier Inc and South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem.
Philadelphia city government on Thursday approved the purchase of 45 multilevel coaches from the Chinese train giant's subsidiary, CRRC MA, for its regional rail network, People’s Daily reported Saturday.
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