Scrapping of HSR will result in loss of RM209bil in GNI and 70,000 jobs, claims former minister

PETALING JAYA: The Pakatan Harapan Government's decision to scrap the multi-billion ringgit High-Speed Rail (HSR) project with Singapore will adversely impact the country's economic growth, claimed Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan.

The Umno strategic communications spokesman said the cancellation of the HSR project will see Malaysia lose an estimated RM209bil in gross national income (GNI) contribution and 70,000 potential jobs opportunities.