Specification changes led to LRT3 cost surge
KUALA LUMPUR (July 23): A chunk of the increase in costs for the light rail transit Line 3 (LRT3) project — from RM9 billion to RM31.
New sales tax and service tax implementation models
The new sales tax and service tax (SST) implementation models were presented by the Ministry of Finance on July 19, 2018.
Tony Pua: “Zero” interest in Bandar Malaysia
PETALING JAYA (July 19): The government’s call for tender proposals for the development of Bandar Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur have attracted no suitors so far, said Ministry of Finance (MoF) special officer Tony Pua.
MACC raids companies linked to ECRL, other mega projects
PETALING JAYA (July 18): Two companies that had dealings with the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL), Multi-Product Pipeline (MPP) and Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP) were raided by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) this morning, sources told The Malaysian Insight.
Non–cancellation of LRT3 a short term reprieve for contractors, says CIMB Research
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): CIMB IB Research has maintained its “Underweight” rating on the construction sector after the Ministry of Finance (MOF) allowed the LRT 3 project to proceed but at a lower all-in cost of RM16.
Non–cancellation of LRT3 a short term reprieve for contractors, says CIMB Research
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): CIMB IB Research has maintained its “Underweight” rating on the construction sector after the Ministry of Finance (MOF) allowed the LRT 3 project to proceed but at a lower all-in cost of RM16.
Shares jump on LRT3 green light
KUALA LUMPUR (July 13): Shares in George Kent (Malaysia) Bhd and Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) rallied yesterday after Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng announced that the cabinet had approved the continuation of the light rail transit Line 3 (LRT3) project at a final cost of RM16.
Prasarana to work closely with MoF, PDP in LRT3 cost reduction
KUALA LUMPUR (July 11): Prasarana Malaysia Bhd said today it will work closely with the Ministry of Finance and both its Project Delivery Partners to bring down the total cost of the light rail transit line (LRT3) project.
Finance minister: Prasarana has to slash more than RM6b for LRT3
KUALA LUMPUR (July 10): The Ministry of Finance will not provide additional funding for the Light Rait Transit 3 (LRT3) project unless cost “is significantly rationalised without compromising on the integrity of the rail network as well as the safety and the quality of service provided,” finance minister Lim Guan Eng (pictured) said in a press release today.
MRL slams reports claiming ECRL works continuing as usual as 'inaccurate'
KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL), the project owner of the RM81 billion East Coast Rail Link, has dismissed today news reports that suggest construction work is continuing on the ECRL despite a suspension order having been issued.
