By Peng Chao in Kuala Lumpur and PRIME SARMIENTO in Hong Kong |
China Daily |
A drone photo of the groundbreaking ceremony for communications and power systems for Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link in the state of Terengganu on May 9, 2024. [Photo/VCG]
Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link, or ECRL, a flagship Belt and Road project, entered a new phase as system checks began on Friday.
It marks an important step toward commercial operations and underscores China's role in Southeast Asia's infrastructure push.
