Ingenieur April-June 2016 Ingenieur Apr-June 2016 | Page 33

Seremban, Ayer Keroh, Muar, Batu Pahat, Nusajaya and the final stop in Singapore at Jurong East (announced at Leaders’ Retreat in 2015).  Feasibility Study Stage Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD) was tasked with undertaking the execution of this project in the initial stages. The first stage examined the business case for developing the high speed rail, and a feasibility study that looked at the strategic, economic and technical aspects of the high speed rail was conducted. The feasibility study took into consideration local conditions and needs, with input from all stakeholders. This was then tested against international benchmarks and technical experts. Progress to Date Currently, Malaysia and Singapore are in discussion to ensure the various implementation aspects such as the design, financing, governance, operations, security requirements, i m m i g r a t i o n r e qu i r e m e n t s , an d l e g al arrangements are thoroughly covered and the most mutually beneficial outcomes are achieved through close cooperation between the two Governments. 31