Participation Overview:

To create awareness of the ECRL Project and its role in promoting sustainable development, economic growth, and regional connectivity.

The ECRL Project is a pivotal initiative aimed at fostering sustainable development, economic growth, and regional connectivity. As a key component of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the ECRL Project seeks to stimulate economic growth across Asia through an extensive network of roads, railways, and ports.

Scheduled to be operational in 2027, the ECRL Project will play a crucial role in bridging the economic and developmental gap between the West and East Coasts of Malaysia. There will be economic opportunities, especially from Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD) along the ECRL alignment, that can lead to increased property values, job creation, and improved quality of life.

Additionally, from a geoeconomics perspective, it will function as a Cargo Landbridge, alleviating congestion in the heavily trafficked Malacca Straits. Ships carrying cargo will have the option of using the ECRL cargo train to transport goods from Kuantan Port to Port Klang and vice versa, potentially saving up to 30 hours of travel time compared to the Singapore–Malacca Straits route.

Objectives for EXPO:

1. Global Exposure and Brand Recognition
   • The Expo will attract millions of visitors and media attention from around the world. Showcasing ECRL at the event can raise awareness about the Project on a global scale.
   • The Expo will receive extensive media coverage from international news outlets, magazines, and online platforms. This media exposure can amplify ECRL’s message and reach a wider audience, further boosting its visibility and brand recognition.
2. Networking Opportunities and Potential Partnerships
   • The Expo will act as a platform for the Company to connect with potential investors, partners, and stakeholders, especially for TOD opportunities along the ECRL alignment.
   • Featuring the ECRL Project at the Expo can highlight the economic opportunities associated with TOD such as increased property values, job creation, and improved quality of life. This can attract businesses and residents to potential TOD areas along the ECRL alignment, driving economic growth and development.
   • The Expo can serve as a starting point for long-term partnerships and collaborations. By engaging with other countries and organisations, the Company can explore joint ventures and projects that extend beyond the Expo.
3. Showcasing Innovation and Expertise of the ECRL Project
   • The Company can highlight its innovative approaches to sustainable infrastructure and transportation via ECRL. This can attract interest from international companies and organisations looking to collaborate on similar projects.
4. Culture Preservation
   • Part of ECRL’s branding is the preservation and promotion of our rich heritage, especially for the East Coast states.
   • This is apparent particularly in the design of its EMU Trains, which were unveiled to the nation on 19 December 2024.
   • This aligns with Malaysia’s focus on celebrating unity in diversity and the idea of weaving together various cultural threads to create a harmonious society at the Expo.

Key Representatives & Delegations:

Dato’ Sri Darwis Abdul Razak
Chief Executive Officer