Malaysia acquires 62 train sets through RM10.7bil leasing deal with China


PUTRAJAYA: Train services and railway coverage in Malaysia are set for a facelift with the leasing of 62 new passenger train sets from China by 2027, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He said that the leasing is part of the first phase of a government-to-government (G2G) initiative and added that the estimated RM10.7bil cost will be covered in installments over a 30-year lease period.

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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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