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Prospects of Revival of High-Speed Rail Project between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

Debated in Parliament on 2 Jul 2024.

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Ang Wei Neng sought an update on the prospects of reviving the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur High-Speed Rail project, noting Malaysia's recent shortlisting of three consortia for construction.
Chee Hong Tat responded that Singapore has not received any new proposal from Malaysia regarding the project.
He reiterated that Singapore remains open to discussing new proposals with Malaysia in good faith, starting from a clean slate.

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Ang Wei Neng

#1

Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for Transport whether an update can be provided on the prospects of a possible revival of the High-Speed Rail (HSR) project between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, in view that the Malaysian government has recently shortlisted three consortia to build HSR.

Chee Hong Tat

#2

We have not received any new proposal from Malaysia for a Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail. As stated previously, Singapore is open to discussing new proposals with Malaysia in good faith, starting from a clean slate.

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Ang Wei Neng sought an update on the prospects of reviving the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur High-Speed Rail project, noting Malaysia's recent shortlisting of three consortia for construction.
Chee Hong Tat responded that Singapore has not received any new proposal from Malaysia regarding the project.
He reiterated that Singapore remains open to discussing new proposals with Malaysia in good faith, starting from a clean slate.

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