KL-Singapore HSR should not cost more than RM30bil


Let’s examine the ridership and the indirect economic benefits objectively in the case of the KL-SG HSR.

The Pakatan Harapan government announced soon after the last election that the Singapore – KL High Speed Rail (HSR) would be reviewed and potentially scrapped.

However, since then, these has been a reconsideration after realising that the cost of cancellation would amount to an abortive cost of more RM1bil on both sides of the causeway.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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