There have been news reports over the last few weeks that Malaysia is considering a study for a KL-Bangkok high-speed railway. Never mind the fact that they have recently abandoned a more feasible KL-Singapore HSR. Now the government is considering both railway projects again.

The KL-Bangkok line would be about 1500km, which is an ambitious project for this part of the world. It looks more doable if it is done in segments over time. Thailand has been considering a Bangkok-Surat Thani HSR, which has since been reduced to a Bangkok-Hua Hin HSR. That would account for 211km of the 1500km journey.

I had lost track if the Hua Hin HSR was still alive as it has been off and on for years. The latest report says that a feasibility study will be released this year.

The week’s articles are for both projects. These are fact sheets where I am compiling news and links as they become known.

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News

🇰🇭 Cambodia

Environmental activists put spotlight on garbage clogging city canals

A former garment factory transforms into Phnom Penh’s creative hub

Opinion: Less parking space is actually good for a city

🇮🇩 Indonesia

As Indonesia prepares to move its capital to Kalimantan, some civil servants are reluctant to relocate

[Updated: Nusantara – New Capital City of Indonesia]

Minister ensures continued development of commuter railway system

🇱🇦 Laos

Families in Laos’ capital say sand-dredging is destroying their village

“Southeast Asia’s construction boom is fueling demand for sand, often to the detriment of riparian communities.”

Laos-China Railway tests multiple-unit train control

Laos expects to assume management of Vung Ang seaport in July

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Melaka govt considering plans for rail tunnel to Sumatra

The Langkasuka, a mega project in Langkawi by Dubai's Bin Zayed International is set to begin in the next quarter

[Updated: Langkasuka]

China-backed Malaysia megacity project struggles to gain momentum

[Updated: Forest City Malaysia]

States must expedite land approvals for federal projects, says PM

Penang undersea tunnel study under review, says CM

Penang to resubmit EIA for PSR project soon

[Updated: Penang South Islands]

Malaysia Rail Link: ECRL construction records 27.82pc progress as at February

[Updated: East Coast Rail Link]

Talks on reviving HSR project slated for second quarter

[Updated: Kuala Lumpur–Singapore High-Speed Rail]

MRT3 Circle Line to cost RM39.4bil, to start operating in phases from 2028

Work on JB-Singapore RTS Link almost 10% completed, says Malaysia's transport minister

🇵🇭 Philippines

PHL to seek ADB loan for Bataan-Cavite bridge

Laoag airport ready to welcome bigger aircraft

Jeepney drivers bemoan low take-home pay amid oil price hike due to Ukraine-Russia war

🇸🇬 Singapore

STB invites proposals for Jurong Lake District integrated tourism development, 350-room hotel among possibilities

Singapore is fifth most expensive place in the world to buy prime property, report shows

🇹🇭 Thailand

Betong airport welcomes first commercial flight

Regional effort needed to resist China’s renewed push for Thai Canal

[Updated: Thai Canal]

Country girds for impact of higher steel prices

Transport Ministry drawing up blueprint for mega project connecting motorways, railways

Chao Phraya II canal running through Ayutthaya on track, says official

Thailand marine officials look into building cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Prolonged delay sees HCMC metro operator run out of funds

Khanh Hoa advised to turn Truong Sa district into national socio-economic centre at sea

Ho Chi Minh City running out of affordable apartments