“We have to think of our long-term economic survival, as neighbouring countries around us have narrowed the competitiveness gap between us and them," said Nur Ismal.
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite the high indebtedness the country is facing, it appears to be increasingly necessary for Malaysia to keep up with its Asean peers and modernise the long-distance connectivity infrastructure.
This is the main argument that was put forth by the company responsible for the development and implementation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project, MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
