ECRL project expected to stimulate urbanisation, boost tourism
On April 15, Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad announced the resumption of the ECRL project. — Bernama pic
The project will also benefit the existing KLIA Express Rail Link and the upcoming MRT2 SSP Line’s interchange in Putrajaya Sentral. “When an urbanisation process takes place, visitor numbers will increase. It will also create job opportunities for the locals in the context of entrepreneurial development,” he said.
East Coast Malay Batik Makers Association chairman Kamarozzaman Mohd Salleh said the local business community was awaiting the completion of the ECRL as it would make it more convenient for them to travel from Kelantan and Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur for business purposes.
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