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China turns Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link into reality

In August, China and Malaysia broke the 688km East Coast Railway (eclr) on the $13 billion rail project that would link Malaysia's east coast and west coast, as well as the main port of the peninsula.

The ECLR is hoped to unlock the business and trade potential of formerly underserved large regions east of the country, which currently have inadequate transportation networks. It will also connect the South China Sea to the Straits of Malacca, potentially altering key international trade routes in the process.

The project was called a “game changer and a mindset changer” by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

“The ECRL project also sets the tone for an economic spin-off effect and positive social impact for the east coast states,” Razak said during the ground-breaking ceremony at KotaSas Central Station. “It will be a catalyst for economic equality between the west and east coast as it will stimulate investment, spur commercial activities, create ample jobs, facilitate quality education and boost tourism in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan.”

Malaysia is not the only country that will benefit from it. The corridor will become one with another key part of a problem; Chinese the revival of the ancient Silk Road trade ambitions, connection to Southeast Asia, Pakistan and Central Asia and the Middle East and Europe by land, sea routes, and further.

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