ECRL extension to bring foreign workers approved to avoid interruption, says Saifuddin

PUTRAJAYA: The extension to bring in foreign workers for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project was approved to avoid any interruption in its progress, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

He said that the project contractor – China Communications Construction (ECRL) Sdn Bhd – will be allowed to extend the timeline to bring in foreign workers despite the May 31 deadline.