Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has announced plans to expand the Electric Train Service (ETS) to the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia.
Dr Wee, who shared a brief notice of the plan with KTM Bhd, was travelling to Kampar via the ETS.
“The ETS I boarded left KL Sentral at 9.20am and arrived at 11.16am at the Kampar station, three minutes earlier than expected, ” he said in an Instagram posting yesterday.
“The journey which took almost two hours was very comfortable and we arrived on time.
“The Transport Ministry and KTMB are determined to continue expanding the ETS services to the southern region of the peninsula, in addition to improving the quality of its services for the benefit of the people and the country.”
The ETS route is currently available in areas in Kuala Lumpur and the northern region of the peninsula, including Perak, Penang, Kedah, and Perlis, as well as Seremban in Negri Sembilan.
In another posting, Dr Wee wished Singaporeans a happy and safe National Day, and noted the strong bilateral ties between the two neighbouring nations which have fostered economic development.
“Wishing Singapore an auspicious 55 years of nationhood, with progress and prosperity into perpetuity, ” he said.
“Our mutual development rests on our strong bilateral relations that continue to grow even through global setbacks like Covid-19 and a weak global economy. Together we can weather any challenges.”
Dr Wee said he was pleased that the two countries were able to sign an agreement on the Rapid Transit System Link between Malaysia and Singapore on July 30 even during trying times.
“It shows we can do much if we work together with shared focus, ” he said.