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Megaproject talks on the cards in Guan Eng’s China, S'pore visits

Megaproject talks on the cards in Guan Eng’s China, S'pore visits

He will discuss ECRL and SSER in courtesy visit to China, and HSR when he goes to Singapore.

Dr M 'punishing opposition states' if ECRL scrapped, claims Najib

Dr M 'punishing opposition states' if ECRL scrapped, claims Najib

'If there is an intention to cancel projects that benefited the people, it must be done in a transparent manner and after public feedback.'

China daily: Malaysia will suffer for HSR cancellation

China daily: Malaysia will suffer for HSR cancellation

And the review of other big projects, such as the ECRL, will have dire consequences, says an opinion piece.

RM100b ECRL should be scrapped

RM100b ECRL should be scrapped

A QUESTION OF BUSINESS | The only winner in this horrific scam is China.

Making rail sense of the HSR and ECRL

Making rail sense of the HSR and ECRL

COMMENT | We can’t make money by building the world's most expensive trains.

DPM: HSR not a current priority, ECRL a 'strange agreement'

DPM: HSR not a current priority, ECRL a 'strange agreement'

She also says the Singapore PM was open to resolving any issue amicably.

Chin Tong charts a different route for ECRL

Chin Tong charts a different route for ECRL

INTERVIEW | Instead of tunnelling Titiwangsa Range, he suggests the train line run south and go through Gemas.

Cancelling HSR will cost a 'very large sum of money' - Dr M

Cancelling HSR will cost a 'very large sum of money' - Dr M

PM also says it was 'crazy' for Najib to roll out two multi-billion ringgit projects at once.

No changes made to ECRL so far, says China envoy

No changes made to ECRL so far, says China envoy

Bai Tian says project has begun smoothly, expresses confidence in maintaining good ties with M'sia.

Tuan Ibrahim urges Harapan to continue with ECRL

Tuan Ibrahim urges Harapan to continue with ECRL

UPDATED 3.14PM| Thanking Dr M for the 20pct oil royalty promise, he hopes the era of BN’s vengeful politics is over.

Cost of ECRL is more than RM55b, says Daim

Cost of ECRL is more than RM55b, says Daim

UPDATED 10.01PM | That’s only the first phase, with the second phase to probably cost RM11 billion, he adds.

It's business as usual for ECRL

It's business as usual for ECRL

There is no stop-work order on ECRL, it says after meeting Council of Eminent Persons.

A plea to review all the high-cost transport projects

A plea to review all the high-cost transport projects

LETTER | Massive transport infrastructure projects all require equally massive funding from the public purse.

A reset in Malaysia-China relations

A reset in Malaysia-China relations

COMMENT | All mega projects will now be carefully scrutinised.

China urges new M'sia gov't to uphold bilateral agreements

China urges new M'sia gov't to uphold bilateral agreements

GE14 | While it will work with M'sia, its Foreign Ministry says these agreements are 'worth cherishing'.

Najib: If they scrap ECRL, say goodbye to Chinese tourists

Najib: If they scrap ECRL, say goodbye to Chinese tourists

He recalls a South Korea-China spat that resulted in China banning package tours to the now reportedly deserted Jeju island.

ECRL on recruitment drive to meet 70pct M'sian workers target

ECRL on recruitment drive to meet 70pct M'sian workers target

Project owner says it will hold a one-day recruitment drive at the Bentong Chinese Town Hall on May 4.

GST: Relief for some, burden for the rest

GST: Relief for some, burden for the rest

COMMENT | Why we keep giving China concession after concession is a mystery.

HSBC: ECRL may be delayed if opposition comes to power

HSBC: ECRL may be delayed if opposition comes to power

GE14 | It says the opposition's pledge to review mega projects could decelerate private investments.

With ECRL deal, business goes both ways

With ECRL deal, business goes both ways

COMMENT | Why are some quarters set on destroying our trade relationship with the fastest-growing economy?

High-impact projects to raise people's living standard - Najib

High-impact projects to raise people's living standard - Najib

Investors will lose confidence in Malaysia if these projects are aborted, says caretaker PM. 

Opposition confusing the people over ECRL GST relief, says Umno man

Opposition confusing the people over ECRL GST relief, says Umno man

Abdul Aziz Kaprawi also accuses the opposition of trying to sabotage the ECRL project aimed to benefit millions of people. 

Irwan: GST relief to keep ECRL cost down

Irwan: GST relief to keep ECRL cost down

If GST was imposed, the project would cost six percent more than the current RM55bil, says treasury sec-gen. 

Yoursay: Show proof RM55b ECRL cost include GST relief

Yoursay: Show proof RM55b ECRL cost include GST relief

YOURSAY | Is the RM55bil quotation from CCCC already inclusive of GST?