PARLIAMENT | Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said today Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) Bhd could claim back RM10.02 billion from the contractors of the suspended East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) if the government makes a final decision to scrap the project.

Lim (Harapan-Bagan) said the figure represented advance payments made by MRL to contractors China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC).

“I would like to highlight that the advance payment of RM10.02 billion can be reclaimed by MRL if the project is cancelled...