HSR

The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project has been a beacon of modern transportation dreams and a litmus test for regional cooperation. Initially tagged at a staggering RM120 billion, the project faced skepticism regarding its financial viability and the private sector's capacity to fund such an ambitious undertaking. Yet, recent developments have seen the estimated costs plummet by over 40%...

The imminent leadership transition in Singapore from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to his deputy Lawrence Wong is set to mark a new chapter in Singapore-Malaysia relations, particularly in trade and investment dynamics. This shift comes at a time when regional economic frameworks are increasingly under scrutiny due to global economic challenges. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who has been at the helm...

The notion of connecting Kuala Lumpur to Singapore with a high-speed rail (HSR) has long captivated the imaginations of travelers and business professionals alike, promising a blend of speed, efficiency, and economic synergy between two of Southeast Asia's most vibrant cities. In a recent development, Malaysia's Transport Ministry has turned its attention to a series of concept proposals for the HSR...

In a significant development for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-Singapore HSR) project, MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) has received concept proposals from a total of 31 firms, representing seven local and international consortia. This influx of proposals arrived by the set deadline on Monday, following a Request for Information (RFI) exercise initiated in July 2023. This RFI...

The deadline for the submission of concept proposals for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) has been extended from November 15, 2023, to January 15, 2024, according to MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd, the organization tasked with developing the HSR. This extension comes in response to requests from both local and international industry players who have expressed interest in the project in recent...