What was the initial decision made by the Pakatan Harapan government regarding the HSR project?

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The Pakatan Harapan government initially decided to cancel the High Speed Rail project.

The Pakatan Harapan administration, shortly after assuming power, announced the cancellation of the High Speed Rail (HSR) project. This initial decision was later revised to a postponement following discussions with Singapore.
Project Cancellation Announcement

Following their electoral victory, the Pakatan Harapan government publicly declared the termination of the HSR project. This move was part of a broader review of infrastructure projects undertaken by the administration, citing financial constraints.
Shift to Postponement

Subsequent objections from Singapore prompted a reconsideration of the initial cancellation. Through a series of discussions between the two nations, Singapore eventually agreed to Malaysia's proposal to postpone the project rather than cancel it outright.
No Penalty for Deferral

As a result of this agreement to postpone, Malaysia will not incur the previously anticipated RM500 million penalty. This compensation would only be applicable if Malaysia were to definitively cancel the project at the end of the deferral period, not for a temporary delay. The project is intended to resume after the agreed-upon moratorium expires.

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