Datuk Seri Najib Razak claims the current government is already planning to compensate an unnamed company for the HSR project cancellation. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
He also said the government has already selected the technologies involved and named a “crony” private company as the main contractor cum operating company without any tender. “Such is a model of crony projects during the time of PM4 where the government needed to sustain annual compensations and bail-outs after bail-outs for private transportation companies,” he added, subtly referring to political rival Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
“If travel time between our countries is made more efficiently and quickly with the HSR, more tourists from Singapore will visit Malaysia as compared to Malaysians visiting Singapore. “Singapore wants to be involved with the vision of Asean integration which will attract more foreign investment to the region,” he said.
He also pointed out that the ongoing Covid-19 crisis was the most suitable time to resume the project to stimulate the economy and provide employment due to cheaper raw materials and unemployment.is seeking clarification and comments from Putrajaya and the relevant ministers over Najib’s claims.
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