ECRL project on schedule, 72.93 pct completed - Loke
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the encouraging progress achieved was in line with the Dec 2026 completion schedule for the ECRL track.
Wed Oct 09 2024
ECRL achieves new milestone with 30 tunnel excavations
The ECRL project has achieved an overall progress of 62.4 per cent as of February this year, supported by 23,000 workers.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Progress of ECRL project stands at over 56 pct - Anthony Loke
The ECRL is scheduled to be operational in January 2027.
Mon Dec 11 2023
China’s experts hope Malaysia can complete ECRL project faster
Victor Gao said apart from an earlier completion, it was also possible for the ECRL train speed to be increased.
Fri Nov 17 2023
ECRL Project: Land acquisition 93 per cent completed
CHEC's general manager Zhang Wenfeng said the seven pct incomplete part involved Section C of the rail alignment, which is in Selangor.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Construction of ECRL project affected by floods
About 70 pct of the construction work at Sections 1 and 2 of the ECRL, covering 82 kilometres from Tunjong to Setiu was affected by the floods.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Selangor hopes ECRL project will be extended to southern part of state
The Selangor government hopes that the proposal to establish another rail line for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in the southern part of the state will be considered by the federal government.
Fri Dec 02 2022
ECRL can help solve traffic woes during festive season - Wee
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to solve traffic congestion faced by road users especially those heading to the east coast during the festive season.
Tue May 03 2022
ECRL project reaches 30 per cent progress mark
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a mega-rail project, which is expected to be completed in December 2026, is currently 7.19 pct complete.
Sat Feb 12 2022
ECRL project cost remains at RM50.27 bln, says Transport Minister
The construction cost of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project remained unchanged at RM50.27 billion, even after the Selangor government approved the proposed ECRL North Line Section C.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Selangor govt approves ECRL Northern Alignment proposal - MB
The Selangor Exco has agreed to accept the proposed Northern Alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and approve the ECRL Section C Alignment.
Thu Dec 02 2021
81 Bumiputera companies participate in ECRL project - MOT
This constituted 10.67 per cent of the entire project's planned RM3 billion in total Bumiputera participation value, according to MOT.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Only 42 hectares of HSKLU area remain degazetted - Amirudin
Only 42 hectares (104 acres) out of the total 536.6 hectares (1,326 acres) of the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve (HSKLU) will remain degazetted, said Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.
Wed Sep 08 2021
ECRL Terowong Dungun breaks through six months ahead of schedule
The ECRL project has recorded another major milestone as it achieved a tunnel breakthrough at the 871 metres single-bore Terowong Dungun in Terengganu six months ahead of schedule.
Wed Jun 02 2021
ECRL postponement: Govt suffers RM1.25 mln losses a day - Mohd Zuki
The government has incurred about RM1.25 million losses a day following the Selangor state government's decision to postpone the realignment agreement of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024