107. Despite the significant progress in IMT-GT subregional
cooperation, substantial challenges remain. Future needs for promoting enhanced
connectivity will need to consider a modal approach especially for surface transport modes
which should be sub-divided on a corridor basis. It is evident that the primary demand for
road infrastructure is in Sumatera, focusing on the north-south link between Banda Aceh and
Palembang. Meanwhile, completion of planning studies and design of rail links in Sumatera
will be needed to fully implement the Trans Sumatera Railway. The Southern Thailand-
Northern Malaysia Railway link is also of high priority.