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Pushing back RTS-Link launch to mid-Feb provides buffer for smooth operations: Anthony Loke

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The Malaysian Transport Minister indicated that an initial January launch date for the RTS-Link was deemed 'technically plausible' but was being adjusted to a mid-February window. This shift aims to secure a necessary buffer for completing critical safety assessments and regulatory approvals before the final launch. The decision reflects a deliberate strategy to ensure operational smoothness despite the technical feasibility of an earlier schedule.

Key points

• The Malaysian Transport Minister stated that an earlier January launch date was 'technically plausible' but was being adjusted to a mid-February window.
• The adjustment was driven by the need to complete necessary safety assessments and regulatory approvals before the final launch.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single statement from the Malaysian Transport Minister regarding the launch date adjustment. It does not provide details on the specific safety assessments, regulatory bodies involved, or the exact timeline for the buffer period.

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