Govt must step up involvement in Malaysia-Singapore HSR, says Dr Wee


PETALING JAYA: The government must step up its involvement in the development of the Malaysia-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR), says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The former transport minister said this is due to the government’s current plan to have the project funded entirely by the private sector being unrealistic.

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