Timely to study HSR contribution to economy


Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Italy Design Institute (UniKL MIDI) dean Dr Azman Senin said the timing was right for Malaysia to review such a huge commitment, adding that a post-pandemic study should be conducted on all railway projects and possibly, a rethink and redesign.

PETALING JAYA: The current fiscal and economic conditions that are marred by uncertainties have forced a rethink of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed rail (HSR) project.

This eventually led to the termination of the mega project as both countries failed to reach an agreement, but in the eyes of economists and experts, it may very well be a blessing in disguise

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Bank Negara continues to monitor domestic inflation, growth outlook for sustainable growth
Proton e.MAS 7 production to be boosted amid strong demand
Taghill bags RM58mil building job
YNH sells Aeon Manjung to Sunway REIT for RM138mil
Anwar meets six MNCs including Google, Nestle on the sidelines of WEF 2025
Maxland to diversify into automotive, utility infrastructures and services business
MAHB records 96.1% recovery rate to 135 million passengers in 2024
Ringgit ends higher vs US dollar after Trump's inauguration speech
Keyfield completes solar PV system on work barge, enters Malaysia Book of Records
Pertama Digital appoints Lim Nasrul Halim as its CEO designate

Others Also Read