“This rail project is going to bring a lot of economic development to the east coast (of the peninsula). Liow added that China has also pledged to pass on its rail technology to Malaysia, and this will help Malaysia in developing its rail system as a means of public transportation. “This visit will see a lot of ‘firsts’ between Malaysia and China. China has often said it is grateful to Malaysia for being the first Asean country to extend its hands to China when the region was fearful of communism. Related stories:PM will push China to import more palm oilRenowned author to shed light on China’s rise to power

Source: The Star October 31, 2016 23:22 UTC