2024年8月10日星期六
2019年11月22日星期五
2019年7月28日星期日
Resumed ECRL project to spur more development, industrialisation
Resumed ECRL project to spur more development, industrialisation, says Loke
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will resume, after nine months of negotiations, with alignments and stations restructured to make it more viable. -- Bernama photo
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will resume, after nine months of negotiations, with alignments and stations restructured to make it more viable.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the resumption would have a positive impact on the well-being of the people in terms of social economic development.
“Once completed in 2026, we will see more development and industrialisation in the east coast,” he said after THE relaunching of works on the tunnel here today.
“This section from Dungun to Mentakab is the least impacted by the realignment deal.”
The contractors will prioritise works on the tunnels and viaducts along the proposed alignment from Dungun to Mentakab in Pahang over the next one month to propel the construction of the re-negotiated RM44 billion rail network.
The supplementary agreement inked between Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) on April 12 in Beijing paved the way for the resumption of the ECRL project to proceed at a lower cost, compared with the price tag of RM65.5 billion.
The focus of the renegotiated project will be on the design and physical works of the 14.13km tunnels in 23 locations, as well as preparatory works for 39.03km of viaducts in 65 locations situated within the 223km stretch from Dungun to Mentakab where no rail alignment changes were made under the improved ECRL project.
Earthworks at several ECRL tunnel sites, including the 871m Dungun Tunnel, 1.1km Paka Tunnel, and 2.8km Kuantan Tunnel, and site clearing and pile testing on multiple sites for viaducts have commenced.
Loke said, despite the realignment involving diversions from the original design, the government would keep the option open for future development when the need arose.
Asked whether the project would encourage existing investors in the more developed states to shift or expand their operations to the east coast states, Loke said it could entice existing firms to expand, but more importantly there would be new investments.
“The joint-venture with CCCC ensures new investments.
“We are not building the railway at the expense of other states. We may see expansion, but not relocation.”
The improved ECRL project involves a distance of 640km that will entail rail alignment changes between Kota Baru in Kelantan and Dungun, Terengganu, with the introduction of a new southern alignment from Mentakab in Pahang to Port Klang in Selangor that runs through Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya.
The entire project will see the construction of 30 to 40 tunnels along its alignment from Kota Baru to Port Klang, with the longest tunnel measuring about 7km to be built in the Jelebu-Semenyih area.
The project will also witness the construction of multiple viaducts with a total length of approximately 100km.
Loke said Environmental Impact Assessment reports had been submitted where land clearing had started, and more would be submitted as the project progressed.
“This is a national project. It is apolitical.
“It involves states not won by the present government.
“It is for the country and the people,” he said, adding that it was well-positioned as a national infrastructure project as it linked cities and towns, upgraded public transport in rural areas along its entire 640km rail network that would traverse five states and Putrajaya.
~New Straits Times~
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will resume, after nine months of negotiations, with alignments and stations restructured to make it more viable. -- Bernama photo
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will resume, after nine months of negotiations, with alignments and stations restructured to make it more viable.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the resumption would have a positive impact on the well-being of the people in terms of social economic development.
“Once completed in 2026, we will see more development and industrialisation in the east coast,” he said after THE relaunching of works on the tunnel here today.
“This section from Dungun to Mentakab is the least impacted by the realignment deal.”
The contractors will prioritise works on the tunnels and viaducts along the proposed alignment from Dungun to Mentakab in Pahang over the next one month to propel the construction of the re-negotiated RM44 billion rail network.
The supplementary agreement inked between Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) and China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC) on April 12 in Beijing paved the way for the resumption of the ECRL project to proceed at a lower cost, compared with the price tag of RM65.5 billion.
The focus of the renegotiated project will be on the design and physical works of the 14.13km tunnels in 23 locations, as well as preparatory works for 39.03km of viaducts in 65 locations situated within the 223km stretch from Dungun to Mentakab where no rail alignment changes were made under the improved ECRL project.
Earthworks at several ECRL tunnel sites, including the 871m Dungun Tunnel, 1.1km Paka Tunnel, and 2.8km Kuantan Tunnel, and site clearing and pile testing on multiple sites for viaducts have commenced.
Loke said, despite the realignment involving diversions from the original design, the government would keep the option open for future development when the need arose.
Asked whether the project would encourage existing investors in the more developed states to shift or expand their operations to the east coast states, Loke said it could entice existing firms to expand, but more importantly there would be new investments.
“The joint-venture with CCCC ensures new investments.
“We are not building the railway at the expense of other states. We may see expansion, but not relocation.”
The improved ECRL project involves a distance of 640km that will entail rail alignment changes between Kota Baru in Kelantan and Dungun, Terengganu, with the introduction of a new southern alignment from Mentakab in Pahang to Port Klang in Selangor that runs through Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya.
The entire project will see the construction of 30 to 40 tunnels along its alignment from Kota Baru to Port Klang, with the longest tunnel measuring about 7km to be built in the Jelebu-Semenyih area.
The project will also witness the construction of multiple viaducts with a total length of approximately 100km.
Loke said Environmental Impact Assessment reports had been submitted where land clearing had started, and more would be submitted as the project progressed.
“This is a national project. It is apolitical.
“It involves states not won by the present government.
“It is for the country and the people,” he said, adding that it was well-positioned as a national infrastructure project as it linked cities and towns, upgraded public transport in rural areas along its entire 640km rail network that would traverse five states and Putrajaya.
~New Straits Times~
东铁周四正式复工 2026年秒竣工启用
东铁周四正式复工 2026年秒竣工启用
陆兆福（左5）主持东海岸铁道计划复工。左起阿末苏海米、尤索夫依斯迈、凯鲁阿迪、阿米努丁、阿末山苏里、诺若拉扎里、阿都拉曼尤诺斯及达维斯。 东海岸铁道计划（ECRL）复工，预料2026年12月启用。
纷纷扰扰的东海岸铁道计划周四正式复工，交通部长陆兆福披露，若工程一切顺利，东海岸铁道将于2026年竣工，并开始投入运作。
他说，经过与中国交通建设股份有限公司（CCCC，简称“中国交建”）的重新谈判后，这项计划从原本的665亿令吉削减至440亿令吉，减少了215亿令吉或33%。
陆兆福是于周四登嘉楼龙运，主持东海岸铁道计划复工仪式上，这么表示。
他也表示，这项计划的贷款也已经敲定，预料会在近期签署附加合约。
“我被告知马来西亚铁道衔接公司（MRL）与中国进出口银行（China EXIM Bank），将针对东海岸铁道计划的贷款已经敲定。因此，有关东海岸铁道计划贷款附加合约预料会在近期签署。”
他说，根据这项附加合约，中国进出口银行将提供85%的贷款，但由于成本价格削减，因此我国需承担的利息并不高。
“这也意味着政府所承担，由中国进出口银行所提供的贷款利息也减少了。”
陆兆福也提及，东海岸铁道计划全长640公里，主要是借以提升东海岸的公共交通设施。
“一旦东海岸铁道计划完成后，将为国人提供更便捷的交通。举例来说，民众若要从丹州的哥打峇鲁到布城，只需要乘搭4小时每小时160公里的列车，就能够抵达。”
他表示，重新规划的东铁计划将分为3段工程，分别是吉兰丹州哥打峇鲁到龙运的A段，登嘉楼州龙运到文德甲的B段，以及彭亨州文德甲到巴生港口的C段。
“在这3段工程当中，223公里的B段工程的路线没有更改，这个工程占了整个东铁计划的34.8％，而A段工程的路线会有少许更改，C段工程的路线则作出最大 的更改，2段工程全长417公里。”
“东海岸铁道计划共计20个站，其中14个站是让乘客能够上下站，另外5个站是供乘客和货柜，至于另一个站只是用作货柜使用。”
他说，整个东海岸铁道计划，登嘉楼州共计6个站，包括甘榜拉惹（Kampung Raja）、瓜拉登嘉楼、柏拉岸（Pengkalan Berangan）、龙运（Dungun）、甘马仕（Kemasik）及朱盖（Chukai），以及2个供乘客和货柜的站。
“在登州，也需要建造3个地下隧道，这包括龙运隧道、北加隧道（Terowong Paka）及关丹隧道。”
出席这场复工仪式的也包括登嘉楼州务大臣阿末山苏里、森美兰州务大臣拿督斯里阿米努丁、中国驻马大使白天、交通部秘书长拿督莫哈末凯鲁阿迪、马来西亚铁道衔接公司首席执行员那毒死达维斯、董事阿末苏海米及拿督尤索夫依斯迈、中国交建副总裁孙子宇、彭亨州务大臣代表拿督斯里诺若拉扎里、吉兰丹州务大臣代表阿都拉曼尤诺斯等。
陆兆福也表示，东海岸铁道计划启用后，将刺激铁道周边的旅游业，尤其是惠及民宿、酒店及当地的旅游活动业者。
“虽然重启后的东海岸铁道计划将减少站点，但跨越多个州属，因此势必带动东海岸经济走廊的成长，吸引更多外资进驻投资，进而创造更多的就业机会。”
“届时，像是珍拉丁（Cherating）、龙运（Dungun）、瓜拉登嘉楼、督巴里（Tok Bali）及哥打峇鲁。”
陆兆福也宣布，东海岸铁路工业技能培训计划（PLKI-ECRL）将复办，届时将会有约5000名在地学员参与培训。
“在此之前，只有3600名学员参与这项培训计划。”
白天：东铁将改变东海岸经济
中国驻马大使白天认为，东海岸铁路计划（ECRL）项目将改变登嘉楼、吉兰丹和森州等东海岸一带的交通运输与经济发展，并将其称为贸易创造。
“一旦东海岸铁路建竣，将能加强州与州，以及海外市场之间的连接，创造更多的贸易往来。例如，东海岸农民种植1公顷的榴槤，如猫山王。我会想，要如何出售。”
“不过，这些榴槤最终可能会因为运输问题和成本，而被浪费，但如果有铁路，就会不一样。”
因此，他相信，东海岸铁路将能为东海岸社区带来更多的经济活动，包括旅游。
“届时不只会有来自西马的游客，其他国家，包括中国游客都会前来旅游。因此，我相信，东海岸铁路的建成可以让大马中国游客翻倍增长。”
~光华日报~
陆兆福（左5）主持东海岸铁道计划复工。左起阿末苏海米、尤索夫依斯迈、凯鲁阿迪、阿米努丁、阿末山苏里、诺若拉扎里、阿都拉曼尤诺斯及达维斯。 东海岸铁道计划（ECRL）复工，预料2026年12月启用。
纷纷扰扰的东海岸铁道计划周四正式复工，交通部长陆兆福披露，若工程一切顺利，东海岸铁道将于2026年竣工，并开始投入运作。
他说，经过与中国交通建设股份有限公司（CCCC，简称“中国交建”）的重新谈判后，这项计划从原本的665亿令吉削减至440亿令吉，减少了215亿令吉或33%。
陆兆福是于周四登嘉楼龙运，主持东海岸铁道计划复工仪式上，这么表示。
他也表示，这项计划的贷款也已经敲定，预料会在近期签署附加合约。
“我被告知马来西亚铁道衔接公司（MRL）与中国进出口银行（China EXIM Bank），将针对东海岸铁道计划的贷款已经敲定。因此，有关东海岸铁道计划贷款附加合约预料会在近期签署。”
他说，根据这项附加合约，中国进出口银行将提供85%的贷款，但由于成本价格削减，因此我国需承担的利息并不高。
“这也意味着政府所承担，由中国进出口银行所提供的贷款利息也减少了。”
陆兆福也提及，东海岸铁道计划全长640公里，主要是借以提升东海岸的公共交通设施。
“一旦东海岸铁道计划完成后，将为国人提供更便捷的交通。举例来说，民众若要从丹州的哥打峇鲁到布城，只需要乘搭4小时每小时160公里的列车，就能够抵达。”
他表示，重新规划的东铁计划将分为3段工程，分别是吉兰丹州哥打峇鲁到龙运的A段，登嘉楼州龙运到文德甲的B段，以及彭亨州文德甲到巴生港口的C段。
“在这3段工程当中，223公里的B段工程的路线没有更改，这个工程占了整个东铁计划的34.8％，而A段工程的路线会有少许更改，C段工程的路线则作出最大 的更改，2段工程全长417公里。”
“东海岸铁道计划共计20个站，其中14个站是让乘客能够上下站，另外5个站是供乘客和货柜，至于另一个站只是用作货柜使用。”
他说，整个东海岸铁道计划，登嘉楼州共计6个站，包括甘榜拉惹（Kampung Raja）、瓜拉登嘉楼、柏拉岸（Pengkalan Berangan）、龙运（Dungun）、甘马仕（Kemasik）及朱盖（Chukai），以及2个供乘客和货柜的站。
“在登州，也需要建造3个地下隧道，这包括龙运隧道、北加隧道（Terowong Paka）及关丹隧道。”
出席这场复工仪式的也包括登嘉楼州务大臣阿末山苏里、森美兰州务大臣拿督斯里阿米努丁、中国驻马大使白天、交通部秘书长拿督莫哈末凯鲁阿迪、马来西亚铁道衔接公司首席执行员那毒死达维斯、董事阿末苏海米及拿督尤索夫依斯迈、中国交建副总裁孙子宇、彭亨州务大臣代表拿督斯里诺若拉扎里、吉兰丹州务大臣代表阿都拉曼尤诺斯等。
陆兆福也表示，东海岸铁道计划启用后，将刺激铁道周边的旅游业，尤其是惠及民宿、酒店及当地的旅游活动业者。
“虽然重启后的东海岸铁道计划将减少站点，但跨越多个州属，因此势必带动东海岸经济走廊的成长，吸引更多外资进驻投资，进而创造更多的就业机会。”
“届时，像是珍拉丁（Cherating）、龙运（Dungun）、瓜拉登嘉楼、督巴里（Tok Bali）及哥打峇鲁。”
陆兆福也宣布，东海岸铁路工业技能培训计划（PLKI-ECRL）将复办，届时将会有约5000名在地学员参与培训。
“在此之前，只有3600名学员参与这项培训计划。”
白天：东铁将改变东海岸经济
中国驻马大使白天认为，东海岸铁路计划（ECRL）项目将改变登嘉楼、吉兰丹和森州等东海岸一带的交通运输与经济发展，并将其称为贸易创造。
“一旦东海岸铁路建竣，将能加强州与州，以及海外市场之间的连接，创造更多的贸易往来。例如，东海岸农民种植1公顷的榴槤，如猫山王。我会想，要如何出售。”
“不过，这些榴槤最终可能会因为运输问题和成本，而被浪费，但如果有铁路，就会不一样。”
因此，他相信，东海岸铁路将能为东海岸社区带来更多的经济活动，包括旅游。
“届时不只会有来自西马的游客，其他国家，包括中国游客都会前来旅游。因此，我相信，东海岸铁路的建成可以让大马中国游客翻倍增长。”
~光华日报~
2019年7月17日星期三
Fraser's Hill
Fraser's Hill is named after Louis James Fraser, a Scotsman who prospected for gold in Australia but eventually struck tin here instead in the 1890s. Employing Chinese miners to do the hard work for him and earning his keep by operating mule trains down the mountain, Fraser set up opium and gambling dens to increase his profits, which may have had something to do with his subsequent mysterious disappearance.
The tin ran out in 1913, but the lush valley within was rediscovered as a colonial hill resort that, thanks to its 1524 m elevation, enjoys considerably cooler temperatures than Kuala Lumpur. By 1922 a road had been cut through the mountains to the valley, which soon sprouted bungalows and even one of Malaya's first golf courses.
Not much has changed since, and Fraser's Hill retains a wonderfully weird mixed-up character, where locals eat curries off banana leaves in a English cottage next to a golf course while the call to prayer sounds from the mosque.
~wikitravel~
2019年7月4日星期四
2019年4月14日星期日
ECRL is up and running again
ECRL is up and running again
It is confirmed – Malaysia has managed to bring down the construction cost of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project by RM21.5bil, which is almost a third of the original cost.
The new price is set at RM44bil now, down 32.8% from the previous RM66bil.
Tun Daim Zainuddin, who led the negotiations with China, said the latest cost estimate was far more manageable for the government.
“It will also require a smaller loan from Exim Bank, which will further reduce the interest to be paid,” he told Malaysian journalists at the Malaysian Embassy here yesterday.
Earlier yesterday, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd and China Communications Construction Company Ltd signed a supplementary agreement to pave the way for the resumption of the suspended project.
The agreement also saw slight changes to the route from Kota Baru in Kelantan to Port Klang in Selangor, with the length cut by 40km to 648km.
“It will still be double-tracking,” said Daim, who is the Special Envoy of the Prime Minister.
The realigned route will see the rail track diverted to Negri Sembilan from Mentakab in Pahang, bypassing Bentong in Pahang and Gombak in Selangor as planned earlier.
“It will start in Kota Baru, then to Mentakab, Jelebu and Kuala Klawang in Negri Sembilan, continue on to Bangi, Kajang, Putrajaya and end in Port Klang,” he said, without elaborating on the changes.
He said construction would commerce as soon as possible with the new date of completion reset to 2026, a two-year delay from the project planned originally.
Daim, who is also chairman of the Council of Eminent Persons, added that it had been agreed that 40% of the sub-contractors for the project would be Malaysians.
Negotiations on the loan and interest rate were still ongoing, he said.
“Now that the cost is lower, the loan will also be lower,” he said.
Daim declined to reveal more details, saying that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will address a press conference on the ECRL on Monday.
China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said his government was glad to see the issue being settled through friendly negotiation.
He said China and Malaysia were good neighbours and partners, which viewed each other’s friendship with importance.
Lu Kang said China hoped to see the project recommence soon.
In Putrajaya, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed the latest details involving the ECRL.
“The signing was achieved after months of negotiations between the companies involved as well as the governments of Malaysia and China.
“This reduction (in cost) will surely benefit Malaysia and lighten the burden of the country’s financial position,” it said in a statement yesterday.
The PMO said the supplementary agreement covered the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning aspects of the ECRL.
It confirmed that Dr Mahathir would address the media at 11am on Monday.
The original 688km ECRL proposal comprised Phase 1, stretching from the Klang Valley to Kuantan.
Phase 2 is from Kuantan to Kuala Terengganu and Phase 3 connecting Kuala Terengganu to Kota Baru and Tumpat.
The Pakatan Harapan government suspended the ECRL project after winning the general election last year.
~News courtesy of The Star~
It is confirmed – Malaysia has managed to bring down the construction cost of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project by RM21.5bil, which is almost a third of the original cost.
The new price is set at RM44bil now, down 32.8% from the previous RM66bil.
Tun Daim Zainuddin, who led the negotiations with China, said the latest cost estimate was far more manageable for the government.
“It will also require a smaller loan from Exim Bank, which will further reduce the interest to be paid,” he told Malaysian journalists at the Malaysian Embassy here yesterday.
Earlier yesterday, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd and China Communications Construction Company Ltd signed a supplementary agreement to pave the way for the resumption of the suspended project.
The agreement also saw slight changes to the route from Kota Baru in Kelantan to Port Klang in Selangor, with the length cut by 40km to 648km.
“It will still be double-tracking,” said Daim, who is the Special Envoy of the Prime Minister.
The realigned route will see the rail track diverted to Negri Sembilan from Mentakab in Pahang, bypassing Bentong in Pahang and Gombak in Selangor as planned earlier.
“It will start in Kota Baru, then to Mentakab, Jelebu and Kuala Klawang in Negri Sembilan, continue on to Bangi, Kajang, Putrajaya and end in Port Klang,” he said, without elaborating on the changes.
He said construction would commerce as soon as possible with the new date of completion reset to 2026, a two-year delay from the project planned originally.
Daim, who is also chairman of the Council of Eminent Persons, added that it had been agreed that 40% of the sub-contractors for the project would be Malaysians.
Negotiations on the loan and interest rate were still ongoing, he said.
“Now that the cost is lower, the loan will also be lower,” he said.
Daim declined to reveal more details, saying that Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will address a press conference on the ECRL on Monday.
China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said his government was glad to see the issue being settled through friendly negotiation.
He said China and Malaysia were good neighbours and partners, which viewed each other’s friendship with importance.
Lu Kang said China hoped to see the project recommence soon.
In Putrajaya, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) confirmed the latest details involving the ECRL.
“The signing was achieved after months of negotiations between the companies involved as well as the governments of Malaysia and China.
“This reduction (in cost) will surely benefit Malaysia and lighten the burden of the country’s financial position,” it said in a statement yesterday.
The PMO said the supplementary agreement covered the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning aspects of the ECRL.
It confirmed that Dr Mahathir would address the media at 11am on Monday.
The original 688km ECRL proposal comprised Phase 1, stretching from the Klang Valley to Kuantan.
Phase 2 is from Kuantan to Kuala Terengganu and Phase 3 connecting Kuala Terengganu to Kota Baru and Tumpat.
The Pakatan Harapan government suspended the ECRL project after winning the general election last year.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2019年1月29日星期二
‘Wait for ECRL announcement’
‘Wait for ECRL announcement’
The ball is now in Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s (pic) court to state Malaysia’s official stance on the future of the controversial East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called for patience in the matter, and said the government’s decision on the project would be announced by Lim.
“Has Lim Guan Eng made a astatement on this? No? So we wait for him lah. Be patient,” said Dr Mahathir to reporters when asked to clear the confusion on the status of ECRL.
Dr Mahathir acknowledged that there had been contradictory statements coming from members of his Cabinet, but he said mistakes are to be expected from a new government.
“The number of mistakes we make are little, but people notice it more.
“Just wait for Guan Eng to make the announcement, be patient lah,” Dr Mahathir said at a press conference after a meeting with top executives of statutory bodies here.
On a letter bearing Lim’s signature being widely circulated – indicating the cancellation of the ECRL – Dr Mahathir refuted its authenticity.
“It has a government letterhead? Anyone could draft a letter and cut out a government letterhead to make it look real. That is not official,” he said.
On Sunday, Lim said the official announcement on ECRL would be made in a written statement and issued this week.
It has been reported that the government is looking for a new contractor after terminating the contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company Ltd to build the RM81bil mega rail project.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir said Malaysia will stick to its decision on banning Israeli athletes, despite the stripping of Malaysia’s right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships.
“We stand by our principles that Israel is a criminal nation.
“It has been breaking international laws without people saying anything about it.
“We have a right to voice our own feelings and to have our own policies,” he said.
When asked if the stripping of the rights to host the event would affect Malaysia’s future in hosting other games, Dr Mahathir was unperturbed.
“They want to cancel it, then cancel it. I do not understand why the world must follow Israel. The world has the power, but they choose to obey Israel. We do not obey.
“If we cannot organise this sporting event, we can organise other ones,” said Dr Mahathir.
On Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in the Cameron Highlands by-election, Dr Mahathir said he accepted it as the will of the people, and added that the government must address the cost of living issue affecting the rural folk.
“We must find ways to reduce cost of living as well as help them earn better income,” he said.
~News courtesy of The Star~
The ball is now in Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s (pic) court to state Malaysia’s official stance on the future of the controversial East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called for patience in the matter, and said the government’s decision on the project would be announced by Lim.
“Has Lim Guan Eng made a astatement on this? No? So we wait for him lah. Be patient,” said Dr Mahathir to reporters when asked to clear the confusion on the status of ECRL.
Dr Mahathir acknowledged that there had been contradictory statements coming from members of his Cabinet, but he said mistakes are to be expected from a new government.
“The number of mistakes we make are little, but people notice it more.
“Just wait for Guan Eng to make the announcement, be patient lah,” Dr Mahathir said at a press conference after a meeting with top executives of statutory bodies here.
On a letter bearing Lim’s signature being widely circulated – indicating the cancellation of the ECRL – Dr Mahathir refuted its authenticity.
“It has a government letterhead? Anyone could draft a letter and cut out a government letterhead to make it look real. That is not official,” he said.
On Sunday, Lim said the official announcement on ECRL would be made in a written statement and issued this week.
It has been reported that the government is looking for a new contractor after terminating the contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company Ltd to build the RM81bil mega rail project.
Meanwhile, Dr Mahathir said Malaysia will stick to its decision on banning Israeli athletes, despite the stripping of Malaysia’s right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships.
“We stand by our principles that Israel is a criminal nation.
“It has been breaking international laws without people saying anything about it.
“We have a right to voice our own feelings and to have our own policies,” he said.
When asked if the stripping of the rights to host the event would affect Malaysia’s future in hosting other games, Dr Mahathir was unperturbed.
“They want to cancel it, then cancel it. I do not understand why the world must follow Israel. The world has the power, but they choose to obey Israel. We do not obey.
“If we cannot organise this sporting event, we can organise other ones,” said Dr Mahathir.
On Pakatan Harapan’s defeat in the Cameron Highlands by-election, Dr Mahathir said he accepted it as the will of the people, and added that the government must address the cost of living issue affecting the rural folk.
“We must find ways to reduce cost of living as well as help them earn better income,” he said.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2019年1月25日星期五
Putrajaya to terminate ECRL project
Putrajaya to terminate ECRL project, says Chinese daily
Putrajaya has decided to terminate the 688km East Coast Railway Link (ECRL) project, a Chinese daily reported.
On Thursday (Jan 24), Sin Chew quoted a cabinet source as saying that this had been determined during Wednesday's (Jan 23) Cabinet meeting.
However, Cabinet did not discuss the issue of compensation with the contractor, China Communications and Construction Company (CCCC), the sourse said.
It is understood that the government is still in discussion with CCCC on the compensation amount.
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir reportedly denied knowledge of the termination.
The report came a day after Singapore's The Straits Times reported that Malaysia was seeking a new contractor to build the ECRL, after terminating the original contract awarded to CCCC on Tuesday (Jan 22).
The report said Putrajaya was seeking to halve the estimated project cost of RM81bil to RM40bil.
In response, Gerakan vice-president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai said Putrajaya owed an explanation to the people of Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan for cancelling the project
~The Star~
Putrajaya has decided to terminate the 688km East Coast Railway Link (ECRL) project, a Chinese daily reported.
On Thursday (Jan 24), Sin Chew quoted a cabinet source as saying that this had been determined during Wednesday's (Jan 23) Cabinet meeting.
However, Cabinet did not discuss the issue of compensation with the contractor, China Communications and Construction Company (CCCC), the sourse said.
It is understood that the government is still in discussion with CCCC on the compensation amount.
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir reportedly denied knowledge of the termination.
The report came a day after Singapore's The Straits Times reported that Malaysia was seeking a new contractor to build the ECRL, after terminating the original contract awarded to CCCC on Tuesday (Jan 22).
The report said Putrajaya was seeking to halve the estimated project cost of RM81bil to RM40bil.
In response, Gerakan vice-president Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai said Putrajaya owed an explanation to the people of Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan for cancelling the project
~The Star~
2018年3月7日星期三
Resorts World Genting honoured in Forbes Travel Guide
Resorts World Genting honoured in Forbes Travel Guide
It is the first time Kuala Lumpur debuted in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating with Resorts World Genting bagging two accolades in the international ratings.
The success was commendable as only three Malaysian hotels were cited in the annual survey.
The flagship Genting Grand Hotel was honoured with a coveted four-star rating while Maxims Hotel at Resorts World Genting gained a Recommended citation.
Genting Grand Hotel’s four-star achievement was the only Malaysian hotel to “hit the jackpot for a restful retreat”. It required an average score of 80% to 89% from Forbes Travel Guide inspectors.
The Forbes Travel Guide described the hotel as a “luxury retreat outside of Kuala Lumpur” and praising it for its “plush accommodations, gorgeous views and friendly staff”.
Maxims Hotel’s Recommendation listing required an average score of 70% to 79%.
It added that if Resorts World Genting was considered an out-of-this-world vacationing experience, then Maxims Genting might be its “brightest star”.
In a statement, Resorts World Genting deputy chief operating officer of resort operations Paul Baker said it was an honour to get the two accolades.
“To see our hard work recognised by the Forbes Travel Guide is gratifying, especially to all our staff who go out-of-their-way to provide the best service to our guests,” he said.
The Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating is released annually in the first quarter of every year.
Reviewing both the service and the quality of the property, Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating follows standards that focus on graciousness, thoughtfulness and a sense of personalised service to craft a list of five-star, four-star and recommended sites.
Genting Grand Hotel is the only hotel out of the 513 hotels in Malaysia that is awarded four-star status by Forbes while Maxims at Resorts World Genting is one of two hotels accredited in Malaysia.
So far, there is no five-star awarded to any hotel in the country.
~News courtesy of The Star~
It is the first time Kuala Lumpur debuted in the 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating with Resorts World Genting bagging two accolades in the international ratings.
The success was commendable as only three Malaysian hotels were cited in the annual survey.
The flagship Genting Grand Hotel was honoured with a coveted four-star rating while Maxims Hotel at Resorts World Genting gained a Recommended citation.
Genting Grand Hotel’s four-star achievement was the only Malaysian hotel to “hit the jackpot for a restful retreat”. It required an average score of 80% to 89% from Forbes Travel Guide inspectors.
The Forbes Travel Guide described the hotel as a “luxury retreat outside of Kuala Lumpur” and praising it for its “plush accommodations, gorgeous views and friendly staff”.
Maxims Hotel’s Recommendation listing required an average score of 70% to 79%.
It added that if Resorts World Genting was considered an out-of-this-world vacationing experience, then Maxims Genting might be its “brightest star”.
In a statement, Resorts World Genting deputy chief operating officer of resort operations Paul Baker said it was an honour to get the two accolades.
“To see our hard work recognised by the Forbes Travel Guide is gratifying, especially to all our staff who go out-of-their-way to provide the best service to our guests,” he said.
The Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating is released annually in the first quarter of every year.
Reviewing both the service and the quality of the property, Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating follows standards that focus on graciousness, thoughtfulness and a sense of personalised service to craft a list of five-star, four-star and recommended sites.
Genting Grand Hotel is the only hotel out of the 513 hotels in Malaysia that is awarded four-star status by Forbes while Maxims at Resorts World Genting is one of two hotels accredited in Malaysia.
So far, there is no five-star awarded to any hotel in the country.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2018年2月21日星期三
‘ECRL project will take environs into consideration’
‘ECRL project will take environs into consideration’
There will be adequate environmental protection in the construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) rail line, said Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL).
Its chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the ECRL project team has been working closely with the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry (NRE) for over a year to improve the project alignment and design to minimise its impact on the environment and wildlife.
“It is important for the development of ECRL to be implemented with the environment in mind.
“We firmly believe that development and the environment must go hand-in-hand.
“A Wildlife Management Plan has also been formulated through MRL’s collaboration with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan),” he said in a statement yesterday.
Darwis said a special steering committee, chaired by the NRE’s deputy secretary-general, has also been set up to ensure that all matters related to natural resources and environment regarding the project will be addressed.
The ECRL project, said Darwis, is said to be among the “most challenging engineering and construction” projects in Malaysia as the 688km rail line is not on a flat terrain but cuts across the hilly terrain of the Titiwangsa Range and dense forest.
“As the ECRL traverses through various forests and wildlife habitats, it is crucial to explore the means to ensure the development incurs minimal damage.
“We are pleased to say that the scrutiny in protecting the environment has resulted in a more environmentally-friendly design and measures to ensure the welfare of the wildlife,” said Darwis.
The MRL, together with main contractor China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), will be implementing various environmentally-friendly initiatives, he added.
The ECRL project team and the NRE have also made design improvements to reduce the loss of forests.
The original design, said Darwis, could have involved the loss of over 2,000ha of forest reserves but modifications to the alignment and provisions of 45 tunnels with a total length of about 49km have managed to reduce the loss of forests by 90%.
Wildlife underpasses will also be built at 29 strategic locations so that wildlife can move freely despite the railway line passing through.
~News courtesy of The Star~
There will be adequate environmental protection in the construction of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) rail line, said Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL).
Its chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the ECRL project team has been working closely with the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry (NRE) for over a year to improve the project alignment and design to minimise its impact on the environment and wildlife.
“It is important for the development of ECRL to be implemented with the environment in mind.
“We firmly believe that development and the environment must go hand-in-hand.
“A Wildlife Management Plan has also been formulated through MRL’s collaboration with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan),” he said in a statement yesterday.
Darwis said a special steering committee, chaired by the NRE’s deputy secretary-general, has also been set up to ensure that all matters related to natural resources and environment regarding the project will be addressed.
The ECRL project, said Darwis, is said to be among the “most challenging engineering and construction” projects in Malaysia as the 688km rail line is not on a flat terrain but cuts across the hilly terrain of the Titiwangsa Range and dense forest.
“As the ECRL traverses through various forests and wildlife habitats, it is crucial to explore the means to ensure the development incurs minimal damage.
“We are pleased to say that the scrutiny in protecting the environment has resulted in a more environmentally-friendly design and measures to ensure the welfare of the wildlife,” said Darwis.
The MRL, together with main contractor China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), will be implementing various environmentally-friendly initiatives, he added.
The ECRL project team and the NRE have also made design improvements to reduce the loss of forests.
The original design, said Darwis, could have involved the loss of over 2,000ha of forest reserves but modifications to the alignment and provisions of 45 tunnels with a total length of about 49km have managed to reduce the loss of forests by 90%.
Wildlife underpasses will also be built at 29 strategic locations so that wildlife can move freely despite the railway line passing through.
~News courtesy of The Star~
2013年12月26日星期四
Sweets and treats in Genting
Sweets and treats in Genting
This school holiday, Resorts World Genting (RWG) is delivering a host of sweets and tasty treats during the Cookies, Candies and Cream promotion.
Previously RWG had a Chocoholics and Candylicious promotion.
The cookies and pastries served at the Coffee Terrace are prepared by Genting grand executive pastry chef Alan Yeong Wai Luen.
"We consistently try to serve different types of desserts for our customers.
"Since many of them come here often we continuously strive to provide something different for every meal," he said.
Yeong said that all the cookies and pastries such as the macaroons, glass mousse cake, ais kacang, cendol and snowflakes are made in- house.
The candies and ice cream are from Gelatomio.
The buffet at the Coffee Terrace also has a rotating menu ensuring visitors who dine here often don't get bored with the food.
On top of the upgraded dessert section, the Coffee Terrace also serves Asian and Western dishes ranging from nyonya, local, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Japanese and Western dishes.
Once your craving for sweets has been satiated, take a stroll outside the Genting Grand Hotel where a fabulous light show will commence.
The entire facade of the Genting Grand Hotel will be transformed into a giant projection screen where festive specials will be screened.
The "screen" is as big as a football field and the images are clear and sharp, as the latest projection technology is being used.
The Christmas specials are screened every 20 minutes, accompanied by the group II Divo's Christmas songs.
It is the first of its kind in Malaysia and it is a great opportunity for visitors to experience this show.
For New Year's Eve there will be a countdown special. For Chinese New Year you can expect a touch of Choy San Yeh and there will be a special screening for Valentine's Day.
Alan Yeong Wai Luen showcases his sweet specialities.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
This school holiday, Resorts World Genting (RWG) is delivering a host of sweets and tasty treats during the Cookies, Candies and Cream promotion.
Previously RWG had a Chocoholics and Candylicious promotion.
The cookies and pastries served at the Coffee Terrace are prepared by Genting grand executive pastry chef Alan Yeong Wai Luen.
"We consistently try to serve different types of desserts for our customers.
"Since many of them come here often we continuously strive to provide something different for every meal," he said.
Yeong said that all the cookies and pastries such as the macaroons, glass mousse cake, ais kacang, cendol and snowflakes are made in- house.
The candies and ice cream are from Gelatomio.
The buffet at the Coffee Terrace also has a rotating menu ensuring visitors who dine here often don't get bored with the food.
On top of the upgraded dessert section, the Coffee Terrace also serves Asian and Western dishes ranging from nyonya, local, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Japanese and Western dishes.
Once your craving for sweets has been satiated, take a stroll outside the Genting Grand Hotel where a fabulous light show will commence.
The entire facade of the Genting Grand Hotel will be transformed into a giant projection screen where festive specials will be screened.
The "screen" is as big as a football field and the images are clear and sharp, as the latest projection technology is being used.
The Christmas specials are screened every 20 minutes, accompanied by the group II Divo's Christmas songs.
It is the first of its kind in Malaysia and it is a great opportunity for visitors to experience this show.
For New Year's Eve there will be a countdown special. For Chinese New Year you can expect a touch of Choy San Yeh and there will be a special screening for Valentine's Day.
Alan Yeong Wai Luen showcases his sweet specialities.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
2013年9月1日星期日
Flying fox thrill at Bukit Tinggi
Flying fox thrill at Bukit Tinggi
The Adventure Park at Colmar Tropicale has the longest flying fox line in Southeast Asia at 530 metres.
IF you are a thrill-seeker, make your way to the Adventure Park at Colmar Tropicale and try out their longest flying fox single zip-line in Southeast Asia.
With a length of 530 metres, the Adventure Park made an entry into the Malaysia Book of Records recently.
Malaysia Book of Records chief executive officer Aziz Hamdan presented the certificate to Berjaya Hills Bhd executive director Datuk Azlan Meah Ahmad Meah and the signing was witnessed by Colmar Tropicale chief executive officer Teh Ming Wah.
Teh said it took them six months of planning and another eight months to construct the contraption which cost a total of RM2 million.
"We want to attract more locals and international tourists by creating an unforgettable experience for them," she said adding that a special certification will be made available to them as proof of their participation.
The flying fox consists of four checkpoints and at each point, staff members are available for assistance.
Prior to the start of the event, each participant has to put on safety gear and follow the safety instructions strictly.
To get to the launch point, participants have to walk up the stairs built behind the rock climbing wall.
Once they reach the top platform, they have to go through two canopy walks, one person at a time.
The journey does not stop there as they the have to then climb a tree.
A deck is specially built around the middle of the tree and participants have the option of standing or sitting down.
Those who are not afraid of heights are welcome to stand and enjoy the beautiful scenery while those who are can opt to sit on the deck and not look down.
To participate an individual has to weigh at least, 45kg with a maximum weight of 120kg.
"If the riders weigh less than 45kg, they will have a difficult time reaching the other side," said Teh adding that more than 500 have tried it since it was first opened in 2011.
Aziz who tried this activity for the first time said although he was a bit nervous earlier he was excited about getting chance to experience this.
The fee for the flying fox is RM78 for each person and the park is open from 10am to 6pm.
Other activities such as paint ball, rock climbing, the canopy bridge walk and high rope obstacle course are also available.
The activities at the Adventure Park requires no electricity or motors.
Its design works to create a healthy, environmentally friendly, recreational venue.
Getting ready for take off on the flying fox.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
The Adventure Park at Colmar Tropicale has the longest flying fox line in Southeast Asia at 530 metres.
IF you are a thrill-seeker, make your way to the Adventure Park at Colmar Tropicale and try out their longest flying fox single zip-line in Southeast Asia.
With a length of 530 metres, the Adventure Park made an entry into the Malaysia Book of Records recently.
Malaysia Book of Records chief executive officer Aziz Hamdan presented the certificate to Berjaya Hills Bhd executive director Datuk Azlan Meah Ahmad Meah and the signing was witnessed by Colmar Tropicale chief executive officer Teh Ming Wah.
Teh said it took them six months of planning and another eight months to construct the contraption which cost a total of RM2 million.
"We want to attract more locals and international tourists by creating an unforgettable experience for them," she said adding that a special certification will be made available to them as proof of their participation.
The flying fox consists of four checkpoints and at each point, staff members are available for assistance.
Prior to the start of the event, each participant has to put on safety gear and follow the safety instructions strictly.
To get to the launch point, participants have to walk up the stairs built behind the rock climbing wall.
Once they reach the top platform, they have to go through two canopy walks, one person at a time.
The journey does not stop there as they the have to then climb a tree.
A deck is specially built around the middle of the tree and participants have the option of standing or sitting down.
Those who are not afraid of heights are welcome to stand and enjoy the beautiful scenery while those who are can opt to sit on the deck and not look down.
To participate an individual has to weigh at least, 45kg with a maximum weight of 120kg.
"If the riders weigh less than 45kg, they will have a difficult time reaching the other side," said Teh adding that more than 500 have tried it since it was first opened in 2011.
Aziz who tried this activity for the first time said although he was a bit nervous earlier he was excited about getting chance to experience this.
The fee for the flying fox is RM78 for each person and the park is open from 10am to 6pm.
Other activities such as paint ball, rock climbing, the canopy bridge walk and high rope obstacle course are also available.
The activities at the Adventure Park requires no electricity or motors.
Its design works to create a healthy, environmentally friendly, recreational venue.
Getting ready for take off on the flying fox.
~News courtesy of New Straits Times~
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