Singapore-Malaysia diplomatic ties expected to decline, says research house
KUALA LUMPUR (July 25) — While Malaysia's diplomatic ties with neighbouring Singapore are expected to decline, trade will not be affected, said BMI Research.
Dr M: “Not urgent” to notify S’pore on HSR status
PETALING JAYA (June 25): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said it was “not so urgent” to inform Singapore on the status of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) in an interview with the island republic’s Channel News Asia portal today.
HSR’s cheaper alternative may be penny wise, pound foolish, say experts
PETALING JAYA (June 19): A cheaper alternative to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project may turn out to be penny wise, pound foolish, as it may cost more in terms of time and effort – and possibly leave Malaysia and Singapore out of a future regional HSR loop, warned analysts.
RM20bn alternative to HSR mooted, say sources
PETALING JAYA (June 18): A significantly cheaper alternative to the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) will cost RM20 billion – or just a fraction of the mega project’s cost, which has been variously cited as from RM60 billion to RM110 billion.
Ex-PM Najib: Think of people's interest before halting projects
KUALA LUMPUR (June 8): The new Pakatan Harapan-led government have to be more transparent and considerate when scrapping the projects of the previous government which were implemented for the benefit of the people and country, Bernama reported former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak saying today.
HSR’s scrapping could leave a ‘hole’ in Jurong Lake District, says Singapore report
KUALA LUMPUR (May 31): Singaporeans are continuing to study the potential fallout from Malaysia’s scrapping of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail.
Malaysia to axe HSR
PETALING JAYA (May 28): Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has confirmed that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed-rail (HSR) will be cancelled, with the penalty likely to be around RM500 million, the prime minister told reporters today after a Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia meeting.
PM says to decide 'very soon' on Singapore-KL high-speed rail project
KUALA LUMPUR (May 23): The new Pakatan Harapan-led government would decide "very soon" on whether to continue with the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail project, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today.
Chinese consortium led by CRC to bid for KL-Singapore HSR project
PETALING JAYA (Dec 26): A consortium led by China Railway Corp (CRC) including at least eight companies such as China Communications Construction Co Ltd, China Investment Corp and the Export-Import Bank of China intends to submit a proposal for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail project, Caixin reported.
China rail firms team up to bid for KL-S’pore high speed rail
PETALING JAYA (Dec 26): China Railway Corporation, the republic’s railway operator, will collaborate with China Railway Group Ltd, China Railway Construction Corp Ltd, China Communications Construction, CRRC Corp Ltd and other firms to bid for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high speed rail (HSR) project.
