KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — Malaysia’s rail development recorded steady progress throughout 2025, marked by major milestones in national megaprojects, renewed cross-border ambitions, and intensified planning for long-term transport connectivity.

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) emerged as one of the year’s standout performers, reaching 88.08 per cent completion as of November 4, following the delivery of the C1B segment, the first full civil works package from Kelantan to the Gombak Integrated Terminal.