The original East Coast Rail Link agreement was approved by Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak (third from left). Photo: AP The original East Coast Rail Link agreement was approved by Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak (third from left). Photo: AP
The original East Coast Rail Link agreement was approved by Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak (third from left). Photo: AP
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China /  Diplomacy

New Malaysia rail link deal ‘shows China is open to discussion’ on belt and road projects

  • After stalled East Coast Rail Link gets back on track with fresh agreement, analysts say Beijing is willing to negotiate on terms, including lowering costs
  • But some worry that the move could encourage more nations to seek cost cuts

Topic |   Malaysia
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Updated: 11:16pm, 13 Apr, 2019

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The original East Coast Rail Link agreement was approved by Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak (third from left). Photo: AP The original East Coast Rail Link agreement was approved by Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak (third from left). Photo: AP
The original East Coast Rail Link agreement was approved by Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak (third from left). Photo: AP
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