News about ECRL

Advancecon said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, received the adjudication decision on Tuesday (Dec 2), with the adjudicator ordering CCC to pay RM3.

He said the construction of the ECRL alignment in Terengganu recorded a construction progress of 94.

Human Resources Ministry secretary general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof: This is a technical matter; there are many aspects to consider, including legal context.

Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the investigation is being conducted under Section 34C of the Malaysian Construction Industry Development Act (Act 520) to determine whether there were any breaches of compliance that contributed to the incident.

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad: "We want a fair investigation for all parties.

According to Bernama, the driver of the car which was impacted by the steel structure escaped unharmed.

Construction of the C1B Segment began in September 2022, covering a technically significant stretch between the Genting Tunnel exit and the Gombak Integrated Terminal Station.

"We (CCCECRL) have also installed 66 CCTV cameras since September as a preventive measure and to assist police investigations in the event of theft.

Advancecon said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd, was awarded RM7 million following proceedings administered by the Asian International Arbitration Centre.

Anthony Loke said this comes as the ECRL uses the standard gauge track, which is wider, while Thailand’s State Railway (SRT) operates on a metre gauge, creating a mismatch or a lack of alignment between the two systems.