Tag: ECRL

Police bust ECRL cable theft syndicate in Kelantan, four cases solved

KOTA BHARU: Police have recorded four cases of cable theft from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan this year, involving losses of approximately RM50,000. Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the activity was believed to have been orchestrated by a local syndicate who took advantage of the time when the electrical system on the ECRL line was not yet fully operational. He said two local men aged between 20s and 30s were arrested last month and are believed to be involved in all the incidents. "They are believed to have been active since last February. Each incident involved the theft of cables and other equipment containing copper," he said. Mohd Yusoff said this at a press conference after the monthly assembly at the Kelantan Police Contingent Headquarters level for June 2026, here today. He said most of the incidents occurred in Pasir Puteh as the district has the longest ECRL line in Kelantan which is connected to the route from Terengganu. He said the stolen cables were believed to be sold at scrap metal buying premises in the state and discussions had been held with ECRL to improve security measures, including the installation of closed-circuit cameras and the hiring of security guards. Mohd Yusoff said district police chiefs involved in the ECRL route were also instructed to increase patrols in the area to prevent similar incidents from recurring. -- BERNAMA

KOTA BHARU: Police have recorded four cases of cable theft from the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan this year, involving losses of approximately RM50,000. Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat said the activity was believed to have been orchestrated by a local syndicate who took advantage of the time when the […]

MRL Launches Mobile Exhibition Truck Ahead of ECRL Operations In January 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project reached 94 per cent construction progress as of May and is scheduled to enter the testing and commissioning phase before starting commercial operations in January 2027. Following this, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) launched the ECRL 2026 Mobile Exhibition Truck today to engage local communities and raise public awareness of the project's development and future operations. The truck launch was officiated by the Chief Secretary to the Government and MRL chairman, Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar, along with MRL chief executive officer, Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak, at Publika here. "This roadshow programme is part of MRL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public engagement with communities along the ECRL alignment, especially in rural and semi-urban East Coast areas. "In addition, it also aims to enhance public safety awareness in tandem with the energisation works of the ECRL project's electrical system," read a statement from MRL. Shamsul Azri, in the same statement, said the ECRL is a long-term national investment to strengthen connectivity, stimulate regional development, and create a more balanced economic growth in Peninsular Malaysia. He said the initiative reflects MRL's commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and public participation in the implementation of high-impact national infrastructure projects, in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspirations. Darwis said ahead of the testing and commissioning phase, the public needs clear, easily accessible sources on the project's progress and its benefits to their daily lives. “The ECRL Mobile Exhibition Truck provides a more community-friendly platform, allowing the public to obtain direct information, pose questions, and understand the role of the ECRL in strengthening connectivity, mobility, and economic opportunities on the East Coast,” he said. The truck will tour selected locations from June 3 to July 15. It starts at Dataran Bentong, Pahang, tomorrow (June 4), followed by Felda Mempaga (June 5), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) Pekan (June 6), and East Coast Mall, Kuantan (June 7), before moving to other East Coast locations. For further information on the schedule and upcoming stops, the public can visit MRL's official website at www.mrl.com.my or follow ECRL on Instagram, Facebook, and X. The 665-kilometre ECRL’s Kota Bharu–Gombak alignment is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, before commercial operations begin in January 2027. The Gombak–Port Klang alignment is expected to be completed in December 2027 and become fully operational in January 2028. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project reached 94 per cent construction progress as of May and is scheduled to enter the testing and commissioning phase before starting commercial operations in January 2027. Following this, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) launched the ECRL 2026 Mobile Exhibition Truck today to […]