The prime minister said the project was introduced so people in the urban areas could enjoy a more efficient public transport network and a better standard of living, hence boosting the country’s economy.
“However, it seems like the opposition still likes to belittle every single thing implemented by the government for the people.
“Some of them are belittling the MRT project, saying that they can build it at a much lower cost,” Najib said in his blog post today.
The prime minister said the opposition had also undermined local experts who had worked hard and succeeded in completing the project ahead of schedule and at a lower budget.
“The funny thing is, there were reports about financial scandals in opposition-led states surfacing of late, including the purchase of a bungalow, house, Disneyland, as well as the (undersea) tunnel, arches and expressways, which cost much higher than necessary.
“Where has all the money gone? Are they using it to build the MRT at a lower cost?” Najib asked.