SINGAPORE: Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to build a high speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
This was announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Tuesday.
In a joint statement, they said this is a strategic development in the bilateral relations that will dramatically improve the connectivity between Malaysia and Singapore.
They added that it will usher in a new era of strong growth, prosperity and opportunities for both countries.
Mr Lee and Mr Najib also said the High Speed Rail link will facilitate seamless travel between KL and Singapore, enhance business links, and bring peoples of Singapore and Malaysia closer together.
They added that ultimately the project will give both countries greater stakes in each other's prosperity and success.
The leaders have tasked the joint ministerial committee between both countries to look into the details and modalities of the high speed rail link.
- CNA/al
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