A fast train between Malaysia and Singapore is a "good idea", Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was quoted as saying Monday ahead of a meeting with his counterpart from the neighbouring city-state.
"I think the train is a good idea," Abdullah told Singapore's The Straits Times in an interview.
The government last year received a private proposal from Malaysian property and utility firm YTL Corp for a high-speed train link. Transport minister Chan Kong Choy said in March that the proposal was still being evaluated.
The government would "help facilitate" such a project but would not finance it, The Straits Times quoted Abdullah as saying ahead of Monday's meeting with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Langkawi island.
"Second, we should look at the impact it has on other sectors, like our highways and airports. But if a case can be made, it would be good to have," Abdullah said.
An existing rail service from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore takes about seven hours, while the fast train would make the journey in 90 minutes.
Asked about controversial plans to build a bridge between the two countries, Abdullah told the newspaper: "As economic ties grow, everyone will want to see better links between Malaysia and Singapore."
Malaysia last year ditched long-fought-over plans to build the span to replace an ageing causeway, saying Singapore's demands for airspace access and sand for reclamation projects in return for its agreement were unacceptable.
tunku : yes pak lah, go on and make it happen, let our klia left out to changi airport.kill our business but prosper your neighbour, good policy pak lah.keep it up.
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