HSR: Government to study impact of Japanese firms' decision to opt out
The Japanese firms have decided to drop their plans to get involved in a high-speed rail project.
Fri Jan 12 2024
KL-SG HSR Project: Malaysia to submit new proposal once initial decision is made - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the new proposal would then be brought forth by MOT Minister Anthony Loke for Singapore's consideration.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Suit over termination of HSR project: Two former prime ministers, three others ordered to file defence
The High Court today ordered Dr Mahathir and Muhyiddin, as well as three others, to file their defence over a suit filed against them for alleged abuse of public office.
Thu Feb 02 2023
Two former prime ministers sued over termination of HSR project
A man has filed a lawsuit against Dr Mahathir and Muhyiddin for alleged abuse of public office and negligence over the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR Project.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Singapore FM: No discussion to revive HSR during 4-day official visit to Malaysia
The revival of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project was not discussed during Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's just-ended four-day official visit to Malaysia.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Malaysia hopes to revive KL-Spore HSR project - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri envisaged the rail line could go up to China as China and Thailand were also in the process of building high speed train line.
Tue Aug 23 2022
PN supports revival of HSR - Muhyiddin
The main terms of the HSR project, according to Muhyiddin, should be renegotiated if Singapore chooses to reopen talks on it.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Mustapa: Govt yet to decide whether to resume KL-Singapore HSR project
Mustapa said the project was cancelled after the bilateral agreement on the project lapsed on Dec 31, 2020.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Cabinet to discuss fresh proposal on HSR project this Friday - Wee
Ismail Sabri will inform the Cabinet on the outcome of the meeting with his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong including the fresh proposal on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore HSR project this Friday.
Wed Dec 01 2021
Malaysia expects compensation for HSR project's termination to be below S$270 mln - Mustapa
On Jan 1, Malaysia and Singapore jointly announced the cancellation of the 350km rail line project after failing to reach an agreement on proposed changes by the Dec 31, 2020 deadline.
Tue Jan 05 2021
HSR termination compensation: Singapore spent S$270 mln on project
The termination compensation to Singapore for the KLSingapore HSR project will include various abortive costs, but not land acquisition costs since the value of the land can be recovered.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Tok Pa explains why HSR was called off. Here's what you need to know.
The HSR project has been terminated due to both parties being unable to reach a mutual agreement on the changes proposed by Malaysia.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Termination of HSR project is the best move - Academicians
Malaysia would still have an opportunity to learn and secure new technology through advanced rail technology transfer.
Sun Jan 03 2021
Johor wants HSR project to proceed even without Singapore
The Johor state government hopes the high-speed rail (HSR) project will be continued although the new alignment may not include Singapore.
Sat Jan 02 2021
KL-Singapore HSR reaches final stop: What you need to know
Malaysia is now exploring all possible options, including the viability of a domestic HSR project.
Fri Jan 01 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024