Malaysia to lead delegation to Singapore to discuss fate of HSR project

SINGAPORE (July 18): Malaysia will soon have a discussion with Singapore regarding the high-speed rail (HSR) project, according to Malaysia’s Economic Affairs Minister Mohamed Azmin Ali.

Azmin will be leading a delegation to Singapore for the discussion with Transport Minister Khaw Boon Wan and to safeguard the diplomatic relationship between both countries by the end of the month.

According to examinations by Malaysia’s Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) on the bilateral agreement for the HSR, there are clauses that will allow either country to opt out of the project.

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