| Over the last couple of weeks, the government had echoed its stand on the most talked about East Coast Rail Link project. Now, it looks like the ECRL will be finally be given the go-ahead with adjustments to the pricing and scope of works.
Though this project is financed by a foreign country and its entity, nevertheless one must remember that finally, the amount will be paid by the government of Malaysia. In this aspect, as the client, the government must see to it that this project rightly benefits the country and the local rail industry.
Another area of concern is the procurement of rolling stock for the ECRL project. Based on the original concept, this portion, too, will be entirely supplied by the foreign consortium partners which, again, does not propel the growth of local rolling stock industry players.