From Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, to Kapu, Selangor, it only takes 50 minutes by car. The humid and hot climate and dense vegetation make people feel like they have completed a journey - from the hustle and bustle of modern civilization to the tranquility of the pristine jungle. In this endless greenery, a massive cross-border railway project is progressing step by step. In the eyes of the locals, after completion, this railway will become the "backbone" that runs through the Malay Peninsula, and a "green backbone" full of ecological care.

The campsite of the ninth branch of the Malaysia East Coast Railway (MCA) project is located in Kapu, adjacent to the Klang River basin. The towering and dense tropical plants here can block the sea breeze, but they cannot prevent the moist air from constantly seeping in.

The tranquility far away from the city may seem novel to tourists, but it also means many challenges for construction. The deputy manager in charge of construction technology at the ninth division, Gao Chao, introduced to reporters that the section of road near the Klang River basin has a silt thickness of 40 to 50 meters along the line, and there is about 4 meters of flowing mud on the ground, which has almost no bearing capacity. Building railways in such areas requires both exquisite skills and sufficient patience.

Standing at the construction site, the reporter saw that workers from China and Malaysia were busy in an orderly manner: laying high-strength geotextiles, using machinery to fill sand and gravel materials, and using road rollers to roll and shape... As far as the eye could see, one side was a solid and sturdy construction platform, while the other side was still a dark and sticky mud area to be constructed.

For the builders of China Communications Construction, their goal is to protect the local ecology and soil to the greatest extent possible through green construction methods, so that local people can enjoy convenient transportation while still having clear river water and dense forests.

The green concept is reflected in every detail. For example, the construction party deliberately preserves "vegetation channels" on both sides of the railway to reconnect the ecological areas separated by the railway and minimize the impact of construction on the local ecosystem; The greening of railway slopes specifically selects some native plants, which not only improves survival rates but also ensures ecological sustainability.

The protection of swamps in the jungle is equally important. The local environmental protection department has high requirements for water quality protection around the swamp. Environmental officer Fariz Ficri from the Ninth Division inspects the implementation of environmental protection measures along the construction site every day. He told reporters that the construction party has set up interception and filtration facilities, regularly checks the water quality of surrounding water bodies, and has also developed emergency response mechanisms for abnormal situations.

In order to minimize the disturbance to the ecosystem as much as possible, the builders have built facilities such as drainage ditches, isolation tanks, and sedimentation tanks around the construction area to ensure that natural water bodies are not polluted. At the same time, the slope is also specially equipped with a barrier net to prevent serious soil erosion caused by abundant rainwater.

Protecting the environment means protecting our home and ourselves, "Fariz excitedly told reporters. He personally experienced the process of project route selection planning, environmental protection plan preparation, green construction training, and witnessed the entire process of" green railway "from blueprint to construction, and then to the formation of some sections. The metaphor of 'green spine' is too appropriate

Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. The concept of green development in China has resonated with the builders in the rainforest. The 'green railway' they have built integrates the concepts of ecological civilization and sustainable development throughout the entire project cycle.

As the interview was about to end, the reporter met a local resident of Jiapu. He candidly said that when the railway was first built, people had some conflicts in their hearts, fearing that the project would make the river at their doorstep turbid and the forest disappear. Now, residents who have witnessed the construction process with their own eyes are relieved. The river is still clear, the forest is still dense, just like before. We look forward to the day when the 'Green Backbone' is built.Editor/Wang Xia