Malaysia and China signed the "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Railway Administration of China and the Ministry of Transport of Malaysia on Strengthening Cooperation in the Field of Railways" to strengthen and develop the railway industry.
This is one of the 31 memorandums, diplomatic notes, and agreements or letters of intent exchanged between Malaysia and China on Wednesday (April 16th), signed and exchanged by Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Transport, the main areas of cooperation agreed upon include railway industry development, sharing of best practices, implementation of joint projects, organization of training programs and conferences, and formal exchanges between officials and experts, paving the way for technology transfer and investment in public transport systems and improving the efficiency of Malaysia's railway operations.
The statement said it would also support the sustainable development agenda by providing environmentally friendly and highly competitive transportation systems.
“This cooperation aligns with the Ministry of Transport's desire to strengthen the national transportation network, thereby enhancing domestic and regional connectivity, bringing prosperity for the benefit of the entire nation and its people.”
The statement said that China, as Malaysia's major trading partner and investor in infrastructure projects, can play a strategic role in helping Malaysia build an efficient, inclusive, and future-oriented transportation ecosystem.