No cost overrun in Gemas-JB EDT rail project despite delay - Mustapa

The Gemas-Johor Bahru electrified double-tracking (EDT) rail project will not experience any increase in overall cost even though it is expected to be completed one year later than the initial date.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed said the project which is now expected to complete in October 2022, costs RM9.55 billion, including more than RM400 million for coaches and RM200 million for consultation fees...