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ECRL hits the tracks: Malaysia’s new rail system stages preview run, 2027 launch on track

Being built by China, the 665-km line will boost links between KL and Peninsular Malaysia's east coast towns.

Stretching 665km, the rail line linking Kuala Lumpur to the east coast towns of Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu, and Kota Bharu is nearly 92 per cent complete.

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Tampines, Bukit Merah BTO projects most popular among first-timers in February launch

Nearly seven first-time applicants were vying for each of the 337 four-room flats in the Tampines projects.

Tampines Bliss is a Standard project in Tampines Avenue 2 and Tampines Street 22. The flats here have the shortest wait in this launch at one year and 11 months.

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