EPCC contract with CCCC for ECRL project terminated, says source

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 18): The government has terminated the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract awarded to China contractor China Communications Construction Co Ltd (CCCC) for the RM81 billion East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, a source told theedgemarkets.

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MRL instructs CCCC to suspend ECRL works on grounds of national interest

KUALA LUMPUR (July 4): The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project owner Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has instructed its main contractor China Communications Construction Ltd (CCCC) to suspend all works under the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contract (EPCC) of the controversial ERCL project with immediate effect.

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Review of megaprojects may be 'blessing in disguise'

KUALA LUMPUR (May 14): While markets are nervous that the new ruling coalition Pakatan Harapan’s pledge to review megaprojects may negatively impact the construction sector, some see the plan as a chance for greater inclusion of local players.

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