Govt to make joint announcement with S'gor on ECRL breakthrough, says Dr Wee


KUALA LUMPUR: A breakthrough in negotiations with the Selangor state government on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will be announced on Thursday (Dec 2), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic).

"I want to thank Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari as both of us will be issuing an official statement on Thursday on a common understanding between the Federal Government and the Selangor government in finalising the ECRL's northern alignment," the Transport Minister said when wrapping up his ministerial replies on Budget 2022 in Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Dec 1).

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