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Malaysia, Singapore sign iconic high-speed rail MOU
Malaysia and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, signifying both countries’ commitment towards this iconic project.
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Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysia PM Najib Razak shaking hands after signing an MOU for the High Speed Rail between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 19. (The Straits Times/Mark Cheong)
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alaysia and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project, signifying both countries’ commitment towards this iconic project.
The MoU was signed by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Abdul Rahman Dahlan and Singapore’s Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan.
It was witnessed by Prime Minister Najib Razak and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
The HSR project, targeted for commercial operations in 2026, will have eight stations namely Bandar Malaysia, Putrajaya, Seremban, Ayer Keroh, Muar, Batu Pahat, Iskandar Puteri and Singapore.
The 350 km rail would reduce travel time between the two countries to just 90 minutes, with speeds of over 300 km per hour.
Both governments will call for open international tenders in August 2016 to appoint a joint development partner.
