Malaysia likely to spend RM70bil on rail infrastructure


Rail network: An exhibit at the MRT training centre. Malaysia has spent more than RM30bil on rail infrastructure development over the past four to five years.

Malaysia has spent more than RM30bil on rail infrastructure development over the past four to five years and will likely spend another RM40bil to enhance its connectivity in the foreseeable future.

The amount of money being committed to rail makes it a thriving sector in an otherwise drab economy.

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