Malaysia and Singapore’s High-Speed Rail Project Revival Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 — In a move that could reshape travel dynamics in Southeast Asia, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke has revealed that the government is expected to announce a decision regarding the revival of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project by the end of December or early January.

However, Loke warned that this upcoming policy paper won’t serve as the final determination on the project. Instead, he emphasized that the decision will lay groundwork for future discussions, underscoring the project's complex nature. “Approval from the Cabinet is not the final word on the project,