Cost of ECRL reduced by RM11bil, says PM


PUTRAJAYA: The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project cost has been reduced by RM11.01bil from the RM85.97bil originally announced in 2016, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

“Although there has been an increase in terms of cost, the overall cost of the ECRL is lower,” he told a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (Dec 21).

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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.

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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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