Malaysia Rail Link Denies Full Blame for Floods in East Coast

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Malaysia Rail Link Denies Full Blame for Floods in East Coast
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Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) emphasizes that not all flood-prone areas along the East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) project are caused by the mega project. MRL clarifies its commitment in ensuring EC construction does not disrupt existing water flows and promptly implements mitigation works to reduce flood risks. The company acknowledges responsibility if it is proven that flood damages are caused by EC, but takes preventive measures from the start of the project.

: Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd menegaskan tidak semua kawasan dilanda banjir di sepanjang jajaran projek Laluan Rel Pantai Timur adalah berpunca daripada projek mega berkenaan.

“Sejak dari awal pembinaan projek, MRL telah mengenal pasti tempat-tempat yang terlibat dengan banjir di sepanjang jajaran sekali gus langkah awalan telah diambil,“ menurut kenyataan itu. “Oleh itu, MRL telah mencadangkan reka bentuk optimum dengan mengambil kira aspek teknikal, nilai kejuruteraan dan risiko banjir di kawasan tertentu sepanjang jajaran.

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