East Coast Rail Link gets eight banks to manage renminbi loan exposure
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Malaysia has appointed eight local and foreign banks to manage East Coast Rail Link’s renminbi loan exposure as the project nears completion.
Malaysia’s ECRL enters testing phase as 519km Kota Bharu-Gombak track completed
KUALA LUMPUR (March 17): Malaysia’s flagship East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a major rail project designed to connect the country’s less-developed east coast states with the Klang Valley economic hub, entered into its testing and commissioning phase following the completion of track construction and key system installations.
ECRL construction at 92.62% as of February 2026, says Amir Hamzah
GOMBAK (March 17): The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has reached 92.
ECRL diversion into Kuantan Port ready by year end, says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR (March 11): Construction of the diversion alignment for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project into the operational area of Kuantan Port is expected to be completed by the end of this year, the Dewan Negara was told on Wednesday.
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ECRL operations to require 2,000 general and specialist workers—Transport Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd is preparing the workforce making preparations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation, which is expected to start in January 2027, according to the Transport Ministry.
Loke backs call for heavier penalties against cable thieves
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): Harsher penalties should be imposed on thieves who steal public transport cables, as such acts are not merely crimes but constitute sabotage against public order, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
ECRL: Govt to review laws for harsher cable theft penalties
PUTRAJAYA (Feb 4): The government will review existing laws to impose harsher penalties for cable theft, particularly for crimes affecting strategic projects such as the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
Loke: ECRL on track for January 2027 launch
PUTRAJAYA (Jan 29): The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is maintaining its target to commence operations of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in January 2027.
ECRL fare structure to be finalised by year-end, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 22): The fare structure for Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is expected to be finalised by the end of this year, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.
