Govt approves over RM250m for ECRL expansion plans and new Kota Bharu bus terminal

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 — The Malaysian government, led by the Madani administration, has approved an investment of over RM250 million to bolster the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced this decision in a recent statement. Among the funds allocated, RM30 million is earmarked for constructing a new bus terminal at the Kota Bharu ECRL Station.

Additionally, more than RM200 million will be used for preliminary works towards an extension of the ECRL from Kota Bharu to the town of Rantau Panjang.

The new bus terminal will cater to the increased transportation needs along the rail link, while the extension project aims to expand the rail network to further promote connectivity and economic growth in the region. Preliminary works for the extension involve initial design processes, land surveys, environmental impact assessments, and site preparation works.

These initiatives are set to strengthen Kelantan's transport infrastructure, stimulate economic activities, bolster the logistics sector, attract investments, and create employment opportunities for locals.

The MOF emphasized the importance of inclusive and balanced national development, aiming to ensure that the benefits of such projects extend beyond major cities to benefit the entire country, including Kelantan.