TAMPIN, 6 Feb 2020 - The Gemas-Johor Bahru Double-Tracking Project, scheduled to be fully completed by October 2021, will be a catalyst for development and economic growth in Tampin and its surrounding areas.

The public land infrastructure would indirectly enhance the economic status of the area and create more jobs and businesses for the local community.

The RM8.9 billion project under the Ministry of Transport will link Gemas to Segamat, Kluang, Labis, Bekok, Paloh, Renggam, Layang-Layang, Mengkibol, Kulai and Kempas Baru.

Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Aminuddin Harun said this when speaking at the Negeri Sembilan 2020 Chinese New Year Open House celebration here on Monday (Feb 3).

About 2,000 people of various races attended the event, which included a variety of cultural performances and a host of delicacies.