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MRT 3 to be completed in 2025; Pangkor to become duty free island: PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The MRT 3 “Circle Line” will be completed in 2025 – earlier than the expected completion date of 2027.

In his 2018 Budget speech, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak also said that RM230 million will be allocated for the Central Spine Road Project for the Raub-Bentong highway, and the Gua Musang and Kampung Relong highways.

Najib also announced that Pulau Pangkor, Perak will be designated a duty free island, but will not include sales of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and vehicles.

Meanwhile, the Bukit Kayu Hitam Special Border Economic Zone will be developed into a Free Trade Zone; a new attraction for investors.

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