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Minister points out 81 bumiputera firms are part of mega project.

Rajiv tells minister to stop being stubborn, accept southern alignment.

This is line with economic development plan, says state exco.

Project owner confirms current alignment doesn't travel through Kuala Langat.

So far, what's said about the revised plan are mere bare talks, says the Banting assemblyperson.

Negeri Sembilan exco also disagrees with the northern alignment.

UPDATED 3.41PM | Alignment already altered to avoid Batu Dam and Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, says transport minister.

'No development project suggested by the federal government will be rejected merely because of political differences.'

MRL has given all the explanations related to ECRL, no reason for S'gor govt to delay, says the MRL chairperson.

The project is expected to be completed in 2026.

There are 1,241 local and bumiputera vendors involved in the ECRL project.

It reached 7.03 percent in December compared to its original target of 5.11 percent.

PARLIAMENT | As of Nov 30, it has achieved actual progress of 19.69pct compared to the original schedule of 18.78pct.

The progress is despite slowdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This is the perfect opportunity for govt to demonstrate greater transparency than the previous two administrations.

He says the project must take into consideration social impact, the Orang Asli and environmental issues.

PARLIAMENT | This is the route from Dungun in Terengganu to Mentakab in Pahang, Transport Ministry says in a written reply.

This is to reduce travel time and negative implications on the surface of the Central Forest Spine.

This is in relation to the Kuwaiti connection to a 1MDB asset and repayment of 1MDB debts.