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ECRL faces RM2.9m in losses from cable thefts in T'ganu, Pahang

ECRL faces RM2.9m in losses from cable thefts in T'ganu, Pahang

MRL puts in place security measures, such as CCTVs and hiring of security guards.
32 cases of ECRL cable theft since June, losses over RM3m

32 cases of ECRL cable theft since June, losses over RM3m

Most of the cases occurred in Pahang, the rest in Terengganu and Kelantan.
ECRL project on track to reach 90pct completion by December

ECRL project on track to reach 90pct completion by December

Segmental breakdowns by state show strong progress, MRL CEO says.
ECRL progress surpasses 78pct, first phase operational in 2027

ECRL progress surpasses 78pct, first phase operational in 2027

Rail link connecting Kota Bharu and Gombak to open in two years.
ECRL project owner admits to causing some floods, but stresses not all

ECRL project owner admits to causing some floods, but stresses not all

Locals complain waters rise faster, recede slower since rail project started.

ECRL: Barriers in Pahang forest to prevent human-elephant conflicts

ECRL: Barriers in Pahang forest to prevent human-elephant conflicts

Test of mock fence was conducted on Oct 23 and involved two elephants.
Most families agree to relocate graves for ECRL construction - Amirudin

Most families agree to relocate graves for ECRL construction - Amirudin

Next of kin of 45 graves yet to give their consent, says Selangor MB.
Loke: ECRL to be completed end-2026, operational Jan 2027

Loke: ECRL to be completed end-2026, operational Jan 2027

Minister says 64pct construction progress as of March.
ECRL's construction cost stays at RM50.27b, Loke says

ECRL's construction cost stays at RM50.27b, Loke says

PARLIAMENT | Minister says MRL, as project owner, is subject to Land Acquisition Act 1960.
‘Misleading’: Project owner says ECRL can’t be upgraded to 351kph

‘Misleading’: Project owner says ECRL can’t be upgraded to 351kph

Its passenger service is constrained by the requirements of freight transport, terrain.
China's experts hope M'sia can complete ECRL faster

China's experts hope M'sia can complete ECRL faster

Possible to increase train speed, 160 to 351kph, Gao says.
ECRL: Engage with residents, PN leader tells S'gor govt

ECRL: Engage with residents, PN leader tells S'gor govt

Hilman wonders how project started even before Selayang council approved it. 

Gombak residents bemoan ECRL works, claim flooding, property damage

Gombak residents bemoan ECRL works, claim flooding, property damage

Residents also claim company didn’t engage them on the project properly. 
Govt approves ECRL integrated land use master plan - PM

Govt approves ECRL integrated land use master plan - PM

Driving development around 20 stations along ECRL.
LETTER | Five years later, has public transport system seen actual progress?

LETTER | Five years later, has public transport system seen actual progress?

It's time the new government relooked at the matter.
ECRL a catalyst for east coast development, says Anwar

ECRL a catalyst for east coast development, says Anwar

He also dismisses notion the project is monopolised by China. 
LETTER | Study animal crossings at ECRL to reduce accidents

LETTER | Study animal crossings at ECRL to reduce accidents

Overpasses more inviting to animals than underpasses.
ECRL Genting Tunnel excavation scheduled to complete by Q2 2025

ECRL Genting Tunnel excavation scheduled to complete by Q2 2025

Works on first tunnel started last June, second tunnel in September.
Welfare of families affected by ECRL project will be taken care of – Amirudin

Welfare of families affected by ECRL project will be taken care of – Amirudin

The project may affect 89 families and 86 burial plots. 
Green Party wants S'gor govt to explain how far ECRL will enter forest reserves

Green Party wants S'gor govt to explain how far ECRL will enter forest reserves

Request for information has been submitted.
ECRL goes against Selangor decision to protect forests - Green Party

ECRL goes against Selangor decision to protect forests - Green Party

State assembly imposed logging moratorium, says Abdul Razak.
Project owner: ECRL does not involve de-gazettement of forest reserves

Project owner: ECRL does not involve de-gazettement of forest reserves

MRL says construction in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Selangor exco defends ECRL project at state park

Selangor exco defends ECRL project at state park

This project contributes to the welfare of the community, says Hee.