Overwhelming response received for Request for Information for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) link
MYHSR Corp, a government-backed company responsible for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) link, has reported an “overwhelming response” to its Request for Information (RFI) launched in July 2023. At least 700 representatives from local and international companies attended a Ministry of Finance information event on the proposed lines, including representatives from Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, China, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, and the UK. Interested parties now have access to RFI and planning documents and have until 15th November 2023 to submit proposals.
The HSR project aims to reduce travel time between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to about 90 minutes. Malaysia is seeking proposals from local and international firms to develop and operate the project via a public-private partnership model. Singapore has indicated that it is open to fresh proposals from Malaysia on the project. The project managers believe that the project will provide a much-needed boost to the construction sector and its supporting ecosystem while creating high-value jobs and generating business opportunities for small to large-scale enterprises.
