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Malay Mail
05-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
New Malaysia-Thailand bridge project to involve ICQS upgrades, road works and rail extensions, says Saifuddin
PASIR MAS, May 5 — Three federal ministries will play key roles in the construction of a new bridge connecting Malaysia and Thailand, particularly across Sungai Golok, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), Ministry of Works (KKR), and Ministry of Transport will collaborate in the project to replace the existing structure that has been in operation since 1973, in line with a bilateral agreement between both countries. 'KDN is responsible for developing a new Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex, while KKR is overseeing the road infrastructure linking the bridge to Rantau Panjang, either via a new alignment or upgrades to existing roads,' he told reporters after a working visit to the ICQS complex in Rantau Panjang yesterday. He added that the Ministry of Transport is involved in Thailand's proposal to extend its railway services from Bangkok to Rantau Panjang. 'The Kelantan government has also requested that the ECRL station be extended from Tunjong to Rantau Panjang to enhance rail connectivity between the two countries,' he said. 'This project's success requires high-level policy coordination among the three ministries. At KDN, our immediate focus is on resolving land acquisition issues to ensure its smooth progress,' he said. He also noted that KKR is in the final stages of appointing a contractor for the Malaysian side, while the Thai authorities are undergoing a similar process. During his official visit to Bangkok on April 17, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation to his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, for her commitment to realising the construction of the Second Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok Bridge. Subsequently, Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project comprises a new 117.3-metre bridge and the upgrading of the current one linking Rantau Panjang in Malaysia and Sungai Kolok in Thailand. The estimated cost of RM40.54 million is jointly funded by both governments, and it is expected to be completed by 2028. — Bernama
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Three key ministries lead new Malaysia-Thailand border bridge project
PASIR MAS: Three federal ministries will play key roles in the construction of a new bridge connecting Malaysia and Thailand, particularly across Sungai Golok, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), Ministry of Works (KKR), and Ministry of Transport will collaborate in the project to replace the existing structure that has been in operation since 1973, in line with a bilateral agreement between both countries. 'KDN is responsible for developing a new Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex, while KKR is overseeing the road infrastructure linking the bridge to Rantau Panjang, either via a new alignment or upgrades to existing roads,' he told reporters after a working visit to the ICQS complex in Rantau Panjang today. He added that the Ministry of Transport is involved in Thailand's proposal to extend its railway services from Bangkok to Rantau Panjang. 'The Kelantan government has also requested that the ECRL station be extended from Tunjong to Rantau Panjang to enhance rail connectivity between the two countries,' he said. 'This project's success requires high-level policy coordination among the three ministries. At KDN, our immediate focus is on resolving land acquisition issues to ensure its smooth progress,' he said. He also noted that KKR is in the final stages of appointing a contractor for the Malaysian side, while the Thai authorities are undergoing a similar process. During his official visit to Bangkok on April 17, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation to his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, for her commitment to realising the construction of the Second Rantau Panjang–Sungai Golok Bridge. Subsequently, Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project comprises a new 117.3-metre bridge and the upgrading of the current one linking Rantau Panjang in Malaysia and Sungai Kolok in Thailand. The estimated cost of RM40.54 million is jointly funded by both governments, and it is expected to be completed by 2028.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
3 key ministries lead new Malaysia-Thailand border bridge project
PASIR MAS: Three federal ministries will play key roles in the construction of a new bridge connecting Malaysia and Thailand, particularly across Sungai Golok, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), Ministry of Works (KKR), and Ministry of Transport will collaborate in the project to replace the existing structure that has been in operation since 1973, in line with a bilateral agreement between both countries. 'KDN is responsible for developing a new Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex, while KKR is overseeing the road infrastructure linking the bridge to Rantau Panjang, either via a new alignment or upgrades to existing roads,' he told reporters after a working visit to the ICQS complex in Rantau Panjang today. He added that the Ministry of Transport is involved in Thailand's proposal to extend its railway services from Bangkok to Rantau Panjang. 'The Kelantan government has also requested that the ECRL station be extended from Tunjong to Rantau Panjang to enhance rail connectivity between the two countries,' he said. 'This project's success requires high-level policy coordination among the three ministries. At KDN, our immediate focus is on resolving land acquisition issues to ensure its smooth progress,' he said. He also noted that KKR is in the final stages of appointing a contractor for the Malaysian side, while the Thai authorities are undergoing a similar process. During his official visit to Bangkok on April 17, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation to his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, for her commitment to realising the construction of the Second Rantau Panjang–Sungai Golok Bridge. Subsequently, Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the project comprises a new 117.3-metre bridge and the upgrading of the current one linking Rantau Panjang in Malaysia and Sungai Kolok in Thailand. The estimated cost of RM40.54 million is jointly funded by both governments, and it is expected to be completed by 2028.
New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Saifuddin confirms second 'Friendship Bridge' project on track
RANTAU PANJANG: The agreement between Malaysia and Thailand to construct the second "Friendship Bridge" remains unchanged, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the current bridge, built in 1973, has served as a vital cross-border link for more than five decades. "In 2025, both nations are moving forward with plans to build a new structure to enhance connectivity and support regional development," he told reporters here today. Saifuddin said preparations on Malaysia's side involve three key components. "The first involves the Home Ministry (KDN), which is responsible for developing a new Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex. "The second component, led by the Public Works Ministry (KKR), involves determining whether a new access road is needed or if the existing route will be upgraded," he said. He added that the Transport Ministry is the third key player, as Thailand has proposed extending its railway service from Bangkok to Rantau Panjang. "In the most recent meeting between the Malaysian and Thai transport ministers, Thailand expressed its desire for its railway track to terminate in Rantau Panjang. "At the same time, the Kelantan government has requested that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) be extended from Tunjong to Rantau Panjang to ensure better connectivity," he said. He explained that KDN's responsibilities also include addressing the old railway bridge, which forms part of the overall border infrastructure planning. On land acquisition, Saifuddin said several plots must still be secured before ICQS construction can proceed. "This is our current priority," he said. When asked whether the project would proceed, Saifuddin confirmed: "Yes, it will go ahead. On our end, KKR is in the final stages of appointing a contractor, and the same process is happening on the Thai side." He said the construction timeline would be coordinated by the relevant agencies from both countries. During his working visit to Bangkok on April 17, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his appreciation to his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, for helping to realise the bridge project. Anwar noted that the second Rantau Panjang–Sungai Golok bridge had long been discussed between the two countries, and is now being realised under Paetongtarn's leadership. The bridge, dubbed the "Friendship Bridge", is expected to cost RM40.54 million and be completed by 2028. The cost will be shared equally by both governments.
