ECRL freight links could unlock new markets for SG4 industries, says Ahmad Samsuri

Published on 26 Oct 2026 5:46:46 PM

Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar has called for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to prioritise freight services to drive industrial growth in the SG4 states of Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Perlis.

He proposed allocating about 70 per cent of rail operations to freight and 30 per cent to passenger services, highlighting the potential to strengthen small-scale industries, improve market access and expand cross-border trade with southern Thailand.

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