Khalid Samad: High cost of ECRL justifies its cancellation


Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad. - The Star/NORAFIFI EHSAN

SHAH ALAM (Bernama): The Government's decision to cancel the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is justified as the cost involved is too high and is a lopsided deal, says Federal Territories Minister Khalid Abdul Samad.

He said the Government made the cancellation after discussions with all parties to safeguard the interests of the country.

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