News about ECRL

This article first appeared in the Industrial Special Report in November 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd is preparing the workforce making preparations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation, which is expected to start in January 2027, according to the Transport Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Harsher penalties should be imposed on thieves who steal public transport cables, as such acts are not merely crimes but constitute sabotage against public order, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

PUTRAJAYA (Feb 4): The government will review existing laws to impose harsher penalties for cable theft, particularly for crimes affecting strategic projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

PUTRAJAYA (Jan 29): The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is maintaining its target to commence operations of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in January 2027.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 22): The fare structure for Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is expected to be finalised by the end of this year, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

Advancecon said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, received the adjudication decision on Tuesday (Dec 2), with the adjudicator ordering CCC to pay RM3.

According to Bernama, the driver of the car which was impacted by the steel structure escaped unharmed.

Advancecon said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, was awarded RM7 million following proceedings administered by the Asian International Arbitration Centre.

Anthony Loke said this comes as the ECRL uses the standard gauge track, which is wider, while Thailand’s State Railway (SRT) operates on a metre gauge, creating a mismatch or a lack of alignment between the two systems.