KUALA TERENGGANU (Bernama): Six East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) stations will be built in Terengganu, which proves that the state is not being bypassed in implementing the project as alleged by some parties, says Tun Daim Zainuddin.
The Council of Eminent Persons chairman said the people of Terengganu should not be upset or confused with the decision on a new alignment for the ECRL despite the reduction in the project cost by RM21.5bil to RM44bil from RM65.5bil "The plan is that there will be six stations in Terengganu. There will be the passenger, cargo and also passenger-cum-cargo stations but I can't remember all. "The ECRL will pass through Terengganu.
Besides the reduced cost, the new alignment from Kota Baru-Mentakab-Jelebu-Kuala Kelawang-Bangi/Kajang-Putrajaya and to Port Klang will also see a reduced distance to 648km from the original 688km. Daim said the SA between MRL and CCCC would see increased involvement of local contractors to 40% from 30% before this. He said the project would also spur the growth of ancillary industries like homestay and retail businesses when ready.
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