Malaysia to sign RM3.75b RTS deal with Singapore on July 30

The construction of an RM3.75 billion light rail project linking Johor with Singapore will begin next year after both countries formalise the deal on July 30, Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong said.

The Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, as the project is known, was suspended last year after the former Malaysian administration led by Dr Mahathir Mohamad pledged to tighten finances and review major deals...