【环球财经】马来西亚总理：马东铁有望成为沿线地区开拓新增长领域催化剂

Group 1 - The Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar emphasized that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is a flagship initiative under the Belt and Road Initiative, serving as a catalyst for new growth areas along the route and crucial for enhancing cooperation between the Malaysian government and various enterprises [1][2] - The ECRL project is progressing well, with over 80% completion expected to be operational by 2027, and it has attracted and nurtured a significant number of professionals in railway operations and maintenance [1][2] - The "China-Malaysia Railway Talent Training Program" will send 210 Malaysian students to study at the Liuzhou Railway Vocational and Technical College in Guangxi, China, by 2025, aimed at enhancing local talent in the railway sector [1][2] Group 2 - The training program is designed to provide Malaysian youth with theoretical and practical knowledge in the railway industry, opening up broader and more stable career paths [2] - The project aims not only to build a connected railway but also to cultivate professional technical talent in the local area, contributing to the development of skilled professionals [2] - The ECRL project, with a design length of over 600 kilometers, is expected to significantly boost economic development in Malaysia's East Coast region and improve connectivity along the route [2]