Key View

  • We hold a negative view on the realisation of the proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail line, despite strong investor interest, and thus refrain from including it in our Malaysia rail infrastructure forecast.
  • Although considerable investor interest and a strong use case bodes well for the rail line, the lack of public funding and history of political controversies pose considerable downside risks.

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