1,547 lots of land in Kelantan acquired for ECRL, says Takiyuddin

1,547 lots of land in Kelantan acquired for ECRL, says Takiyuddin

The energy and natural resources minister said the project is proceeding smoothly.

The ECRL is expected to be operational in January 2027. (Bernama pic)
KOTA BHARU:
A total of 1,547 lots of land in Kelantan needed for phase one of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project have been acquired and gazetted under Section 8 of the Land Acquisition Act 1960, said energy and natural resources minister Takiyuddin Hassan.

He said the land acquisition in the districts of Kota Bharu, Machang, Bachok and Pasir Puteh were undertaken by the department of the director general of lands and mines (JKPTG) of Kelantan.

“Overall, this project is proceeding smoothly, including the land acquisition process, despite various issues that cropped up.

“In this regard, I am taking this opportunity to thank the state government, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd and all agencies involved in launching the ECRL project in Kelantan,” he said in a statement today.

Takiyuddin said for the second phase, the JKPTG of Kelantan had received applications for land acquisition involving an additional 109 lots in the districts of Machang, Bachok and Pasir Puteh.

“The ministry will take into account ecological sustainability so that the impact on the ecosystem is under control.”

The ECRL is expected to be operational in January 2027, covering a 665km route traversing Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor.

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