By Sharen Kaur
Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said cross-border projects such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore rapid transit system (RTS) link could serve as catalysts for larger Asean rail ambitions.
"We can look at connectivity from Singapore to Kuching and from Sabah to the Philippines," he said on the sidelines of the 45th Asean Railways CEOs' Conference (ARCEOs) on Tuesday.
Hasbi noted that engineering advancements and mega infrastructure projects now make possible options once thought unrealistic, including undersea tunnels or bridges linking Asean countries.
He added that world-class rail infrastructure is vital in strengthening economic resilience, mitigating supply chain risks, and enhancing Asean's influence on the world stage.
For Malaysia, the rail push is aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which prioritises raising living standards, restructuring the economy and building resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is exploring the possibility of expanding railway connectivity beyond its borders, a move that could strengthen its standing on the global transport map.
Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said cross-border projects such as the Johor Bahru-Singapore rapid transit system (RTS) link could serve as catalysts for larger Asean rail ambitions.
"We can look at connectivity from Singapore to Kuching and from Sabah to the Philippines," he said on the sidelines of the 45th Asean Railways CEOs' Conference (ARCEOs) on Tuesday.
Hasbi noted that engineering advancements and mega infrastructure projects now make possible options once thought unrealistic, including undersea tunnels or bridges linking Asean countries.
He added that world-class rail infrastructure is vital in strengthening economic resilience, mitigating supply chain risks, and enhancing Asean's influence on the world stage.
For Malaysia, the rail push is aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which prioritises raising living standards, restructuring the economy and building resilience.
Source: https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2025/09/1272807/malaysia-eyes-regional-expansion-rail-connectivity
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