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PKR man: ECRL welcomed but can people afford tickets?
The East Coast Rail Link's (ECRL) prospect of providing improved travel in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia is welcomed, but the government must ensure tickets will be affordable, Terengganu PKR chief Azan Ismail said.
He noted that there are concerns tickets could be expensive due to the costly construction cost, which is expected to climb further due to the weakening ringgit.
"Many people from the East Coast welcomed...
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