Cost savings about 30% for HSR suggested by YTL should be acceptable based on the decision on MRT 2.

Major works are expected to be completed in 2022 and MRT2 will become fully operational by 2023," he said at the signing of a supplementary agreement between Mass Rapid Transport Corp Sdn Bhd and MMC Gamuda KVMRT (PDP SSP) Sdn Bhd today.

Today's supplemental agreement is the conclusion of the rationalisation process launched by the government for the project.

This process has yielded savings of RM8.82 billion or 22.4% from the project's original cost.