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MRL Respects Legal Process in ECRL Lawsuit, Construction Continues

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement In the courts
  • Malaysia Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. (MRL) will not comment on a resident's lawsuit regarding the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.
  • MRL acknowledges residents' safety concerns near the project site and assures public safety is a top priority.
  • Construction will continue as planned, adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn. Bhd. (MRL), the company behind the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) infrastructure project, has stated it will refrain from further comments on a lawsuit filed by residents. MRL is respecting the ongoing legal process concerning concerns raised by residents of Taman Mutiara Gombak 2 about the mega-project's safety near their homes. The company acknowledged the media reports detailing these concerns. MRL reiterated its commitment to public safety, emphasizing it is the highest priority throughout all phases of the ECRL project. The company stated it takes all public complaints and concerns seriously. "MRL takes seriously every complaint and concern raised by the public. This matter has been filed in court and will go through the due legal process," the company said in a statement. MRL pledged full cooperation with the courts and relevant authorities during the legal proceedings. However, construction work on the ECRL in the affected area will proceed as scheduled. The company affirmed that construction is being carried out in compliance with approvals, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and stringent safety standards set by authorities. "The company will remain committed to ensuring this project is completed on schedule, prioritizing safety, quality, and public interest," MRL stated. "This is crucial to ensure the ECRL project provides optimal benefits to the people and supports the nation's sustainable economic development in the future."

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.