BEIJING, Nov 4 — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has hailed his third official visit to China a phenomenal success, not only in consolidating bilateral relations but also securing tangible results for Malaysia.  

His visit has resulted in the signing of 14 agreements on several iconic and mega projects to the tune of RM144 billion between Malaysian and Chinese companies that will contribute to Malaysia’s socio-economic growth. 

One of these projects, the double-track East Coast Rail Line (ECRL) connecting Kuala Lumpur and urban centres in the East Coast Economic Region such as Mentakab, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu and Tumpat, will be a catalyst for transformation of the East Coast states of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan. 

"The project will spur socio-economic growth in specific areas and bring great benefit to the people in the East Coast,” Najib said today to Malaysian journalists covering his visit to China since Monday. 

The Prime Minister said it was not a mega project for prestige but designed to improve connectivity for the movement of goods and services and economic upliftment, and could be assumed to be part of China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative.  — Reuters