He said the RFP would allow private companies to submit cost proposals as there were several ways to carry out the project, depending on the types of technologies used.

“The Cabinet has requested the Federal Territories ministry to hold discussions with the transport ministry,” he said at a press conference.

“A meeting was held two weeks ago and an agreement was reached for the Federal Territories ministry to take follow-up action.

“This is to receive suggestions from the private sector. Then we will study the possibility of this project being continued through cooperation with the private sector.”

Annuar said the construction of the monorail had already been carried out halfway, adding that the basic infrastructure such as tunnels and overhead bridges had been built.

“Putrajaya needs a good and modern public transport system, in line with its status as the country’s administrative centre,” he said.

Last April, the Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) confirmed that the government would continue with the monorail project, which was previously delayed in mid-2004.

PPj president Aminuddin Hassim said the construction would resume as soon as possible.

According to the original plan, the monorail will have two routes – one with 17 stations and 12km long, and the other with six stations and 6km long.

The first phase of the project involves an 8km underground system and overhead bridges, connecting the agriculture and agro-based industry ministry in Precinct 3 to the education ministry in Complex E.