MRT at Iskandar: Is it Viable?
When everyone talk about mass rapid transit (MRT) system at KL, it's reasonable given the terrible bumper to bumper traffic jam every working days. Certainly, it creates a buzz in Malaysia with its RM50 billion price tag. Maybe because of the buzzing topic, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) also looking at the possibility of implementing a 500km MRT within the region which would also provide a direct link to Johor Bahru. The project is scheduled for completion by 2020. What's your reaction? I believe many people will think the same with me - unbelievable . My jaw drops down the floor thereafter. We do not have to perform those sophisticated calculation to judge whether the Iskandar MRT is viable or not. I came out with these 3 points. 3 Stupid Questions to ask our-self Population KL is capital of our country, while Iskandar is a region which encompass the capital of a state Do you think that Iskandar has more people than than the capital of KL? Some more, Iskanda...