2BDriver Hypersonic April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 (edited) http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/kl-singapore-high-speed-rail-may-miss-2020-deadline-says-report KL-Singapore high-speed rail may miss 2020 deadline, says report. Published: 27 April 2015 2:21 PM The multi-billion ringgit high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is expected to miss its 2020 deadline by two years, Singapore's Business Times reported today. Citing unnamed sources, the business paper said 2022 may be a more realistic deadline as there were many unresolved issues in the mammoth project, which is estimated to cost nearly RM40 billion. "This (the delay) is not necessarily a bad thing. It's a huge project. More time is needed to sort some aspects out so that it can take off smoothly," a source close to the project was quoted as saying by The Business Times. It added that the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the project may be awarded on a negotiated basis, but said this had yet to be confirmed. In 2013, Singapore and Malaysia agreed to build a high-speed train track by 2020 which would reduce the travel time on land between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to just 90 minutes compared with up to eight hours now. The construction of the high-speed rail link is expected to start in 2016, with the Cabinet approving the project and the establishment of MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd – a Finance Ministry unit tasked with undertaking the project – just last week. Seven stations have been identified: Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Seremban, Ayer Keroh, Muar, Batu Pahat and Nusajaya. The project is one of the entry point projects listed under the Economic Transformation Programme which states that it is "aimed at improving the economic dynamism of Malaysia’s capital city and liveability ranking relative to other global cities". Last month, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Japan was keen to be involved in the project, and that he had heard China had also expressed interest. – April 27, 2015. Edited April 27, 2015 by 2BDriver ↡ Advertisement 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 With the huge debt that malaysia is having now. I don't really see it taking off. Singapore agreement to it is just a small part of the project. Very much still depend on malaysia side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 Even 2030 target also miss Maybe our 6.9m will have a new bridge crossing to batam ald 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 (edited) by now we should be very familiar with msia boleh style do you know that msia has this vision 2020 thingy spearheaded by dr m 5 more years to 2020 and by my count they missed the target by 100 miles ... lol Edited April 27, 2015 by Wt_know 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 by now we should be very familiar with msia boleh style do you know that msia has this vision 2020 thingy spearheaded by dr m 5 more years to 2020 and by my count they missed the target by 100 miles ... lol Missed target by 100 miles .... They don't use GPS and only depend on 'two coconuts'. So missed by thousand of kilometers..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/kl-singapore-high-speed-rail-may-miss-2020-deadline-says-report KL-Singapore high-speed rail may miss 2020 deadline, says report. Published: 27 April 2015 2:21 PM The multi-billion ringgit high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is expected to miss its 2020 deadline by two years, Singapore's Business Times reported today. Citing unnamed sources, the business paper said 2022 may be a more realistic deadline as there were many unresolved issues in the mammoth project, which is estimated to cost nearly RM40 billion. "This (the delay) is not necessarily a bad thing. It's a huge project. More time is needed to sort some aspects out so that it can take off smoothly," a source close to the project was quoted as saying by The Business Times. It added that the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the project may be awarded on a negotiated basis, but said this had yet to be confirmed. In 2013, Singapore and Malaysia agreed to build a high-speed train track by 2020 which would reduce the travel time on land between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to just 90 minutes compared with up to eight hours now. The construction of the high-speed rail link is expected to start in 2016, with the Cabinet approving the project and the establishment of MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd – a Finance Ministry unit tasked with undertaking the project – just last week. Seven stations have been identified: Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Seremban, Ayer Keroh, Muar, Batu Pahat and Nusajaya. The project is one of the entry point projects listed under the Economic Transformation Programme which states that it is "aimed at improving the economic dynamism of Malaysia’s capital city and liveability ranking relative to other global cities". Last month, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Japan was keen to be involved in the project, and that he had heard China had also expressed interest. – April 27, 2015. By completion, it should be around RM120 billion .... That extra cost only boleh land knows....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 turtle cannot laugh at tortise... We also missed our target of achieving Sweat's standard of living... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 Even 2030 target also miss Maybe our 6.9m will have a new bridge crossing to batam ald I dun mind if they build bridge to link Changi to Pengerang so I can get to Sungai Rengit fast fast 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 I dun mind if they build bridge to link Changi to Pengerang so I can get to Sungai Rengit fast fast Yup...... go Kota Tinggi & Desaru also ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 What happen to MY project of building a bridge linking Malacca to Riau Island (Tanjong Batu) ? That's was 5 years ago .... Have the construction started ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 turtle cannot laugh at tortise... We also missed our target of achieving Sweat's standard of living... Citizen already cannot behave like Swiss Liao still want to achieve their standard. Political talk nia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knoobie Supercharged April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 heh.. extend 2 years?? 20 years I also don't believe will be ready! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 don't like that la ... give chance ... 10 years may be can leh ... lol 2030 ... just nice to meet the demand of 6.9M population from singapore heh.. extend 2 years?? 20 years I also don't believe will be ready! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 Sure can happen (on SG side) then Msia side is donkey tracks only Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 The best is scrap the idea. Don't need the FT from KL to daily commute here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 Yup...... go Kota Tinggi & Desaru also ... yeah, would be a nice drive up and return back for lobster dinner 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 The best is scrap the idea. Don't need the FT from KL to daily commute here. Agreed. I don't see how this benefits us at all... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodooman Supersonic April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 The biggest open secret has now been revealed, project will be delayed. Simi si contract will be awarded on negotiated basis? Sounds like it will exceed budget. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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