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PETALING JAYA: Johor's crown prince compared the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur (HSR) high-speed train, saying Malaysia should not withdraw from the project.
The HSR is a 350 km railway linking Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and is expected to begin operations in 2026.
In an exclusive interview, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim told Channel NewsAsia that he considered this a very positive project. his personal opinion should continue.
"I think it's a very, very positive project that we should continue as it will not only help Johor but also Singapore.
" This will boost Johor's economy, perhaps for attract more foreign investment, "he said.
However, Tunku Ismail said it was" the government "of Malaysia to continue the project.
" I can not do anything do it because ultimately it's between governments, "he added.
In response to a question about how the project might affect Malaysia's national debt, Tunku Ismail of the day, "They are the government"
"They should judge what is necessary and what is not necessary. It is not my place and not my position to know what is the country's financial situation, "he said.
Prime Minister of Finance Lim Guan Eng confirmed that Malaysia's debt exceeded now one trillion RM.The government of Pakatan Harapan has given priority to debt reduction by stating that it would review the megaprojects launched by the previous administration to reduce federal debt and liabilities. [19659011]
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