Public inspection exercise on KL-SG HSR project completed

KUALA LUMPUR: MyHSR Corporation Sdn Bhd (MyHSR Corp) has recently completed its threemonth public inspection exercise for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High- Speed Rail ( KL- SG HSR) project.

In a statement here yesterday, it said the public inspection that ended on Jan 31, 2018 received more than 35,000 responses, the highest number of public feedback among rail- based public transportation projects in Malaysia.

It provides the public with the opportunity to view information about the KL-SG HSR project such as the planned alignment, locations of the seven Malaysian HSR stations, typical station features and layout and the Socio-economic Development Programme ( SEDP) at the booths.

Over 130 booths were set up at key locations along the alignment between Kuala Lumpur and Iskandar Puteri, said MyHSR Corp.

“By locating them in hightraffic areas, our team on site were able to gather pertinent insights on how to further improve the project. It is also our goal to continuously engage the public to share updates on the project,” said Chief Executive Officer Datuk Mohd Nur Ismal Mohamed Kamal.

Approximately 95 per cent of public feedback received from visitors and survey respondents were supportive of the KL-SG HSR project, with an overwhelming 98 per cent of positive response received from Kuala Lumpur and Johor.

The KL-SG HSR’s Environmental Impact study was also showcased at the Public Inspection booths for its onemonth compulsory display from Dec 27, 2017 to Jan 25, 2018, and available for review and feedback on MyHSR Corp’s website until Feb 9, 2018. — Bernama