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Johor E-ART project financing structure being finalised, Parliament told

Published on 2 Jul 2026 9:21:21 PM

The government will provide funding support for the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project in Johor after assessments found that the large-scale transport initiative is not fully viable if it relies solely on private financing.

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The government will provide funding support for the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project in Johor after assessments found that the large-scale transport initiative is not fully viable if it relies solely on private financing.

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