PETALING JAYA: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong is confident that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project will be completed as planned through the effort and cooperation of all parties involved.

       Dr Wee said he was happy with the progress, which was according to the construction schedule.

       “I am happy that the ECRL project is running smoothly and accurately according to the construction schedule.

       “With the efforts and cooperation of all parties, I am confident that we can complete it as planned,” he said during a visit to the ECRL construction site in Kuala Terengganu on Thursday (Feb 10) morning.

       Dr Wee was briefed by the Kuala Terengganu division bridge construction chief Wang Jian Guo.

       The 665km ECRL will traverse Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, and link to Port Klang via the northern part of Selangor. It is scheduled for completion in December 2026.