KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) said it has been appointed as the single preferred infrastructure provider and telecommunications partner for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) for 10 years. Under the agreement, Maxis will deliver connectivity systems across the 665km project also known as the ECRL, including mobile coverage and wireless Internet for passengers. "Maxis is committed to supporting the ECRL project by delivering fast, reliable, and secure connectivity, benefiting its operations, passengers, and ecosystem of retailers," chief executive officer Goh Seow Eng said in a statement. ECRL, owned by government entity Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd, connects Port Klang in Selangor to Kelantan’s capital city Kota Bahru in a massive project costing some RM75 billion. Maxis has also signed an agreement with U Mobile Sdn Bhd to jointly develop new mobile infrastructure to ensure a shared network across the rail link and accommodate users from all mobile network operators.

Source: The Edge Markets February 11, 2026 05:14 UTC