ECRL trains to be shipped to Malaysia in October
The first two electric multiple unit (EMU) trainsets and two electric locomotives for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) are expected to be shipped by CRRC Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co …
KLIA aerotrain to resume operations on July 1 – Loke
Passengers taking international flights at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be able to move via train between terminals from July 1 when the new Aerotrain service officially resumes operation. Transport …
Melaka to draft working paper on monitoring buses
The Melaka government is planning to draft a working paper on managing the movement of various categories of public buses to more effectively monitor the operations of bus companies and drivers, Bernama …
Johor govt in talks with Grab to enhance cross border travel agreement between Malaysia and Singapore
The Johor state government is in talks with ride-hailing firm Grab to further streamline travel between the state and Singapore by updating the cross-border travel agreement, Bernama has reported. Discussions on the …
Bus seat design flaws put passengers at risk; buses should be required to undergo rollover tests – UTM
A university professor has called for urgent reforms to bus safety regulations in Malaysia, reported New Straits Times. "The four-seat row formation reduces the survivability space and lowers the chance of passengers …
Rapid KL On-Demand vans in 5 new zones from June 16 – Cyberjaya, Kwasa Sentral, Metro Prima, Semantan
Rapid KL On-Demand vans have been doing a good job connecting commuters to and from their homes to train stations, bridging the so-called first and last mile. So far, the stations are …
PBEM all for driver database, speed limiters for buses
The Malaysia Express Bus Operators Association (PBEM) has expressed support for the transport ministry's proposal to develop a driver database and mandate speed-limiting devices (SLD) for all heavy vehicles, including express and …
MoT to develop database for express, tour bus drivers
The transport ministry will develop a database for drivers of express buses and tour buses, including their records, for the safety of public land transportation, reported Bernama. The system is to be …
Penang Mutiara Line LRT to start construction soon
Transport minister Anthony Loke has said that construction of Penang's Mutiara Line LRT will start within the next two months, and that all outstanding issues between the federal and Penang governments have …
Crashed bus did not have seat belts; cameras, seat belt buzzers may be made mandatory for buses – Loke
The recent bus accident that tragically killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students and injured 33 is still weighing heavily on the nation's minds, and besides speed limiters, the transport ministry …
Malaysia vs Vietnam AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers tonight – LRT Bukit Jalil extended to 1230am
Malaysia will take on Vietnam in an AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifying match tonight (June 10) at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, and it is anticipated that a large crowd will show …
KTMB gains 2 new ETS train sets, operational in 2026
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has received two of 10 Electric Train Service (ETS) train sets as part of an acquisition exercise worth RM400 million, and these are expected to be gradually …
Anthony Loke to provide update on status of KLIA aerotrain project next week – media to try it out first
Transport minister Anthony Loke will provide an update on the status of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain next week, The Star reports. The service has been suspended since March 2023 …
Public transport usage in Malaysia at just 20% – Loke
Usage of public transport in Malaysia has reached just 20% to date, and the figure remains below the 40% target stated in the National Transport Policy 2019-2030, said transport minister Anthony Loke, …
Prasarana ordered to enhance safety at LRT stations
The ministry of transport has ordered Prasarana to enhance safety measures in place at all light rail transit (LRT) stations, including the installation of passenger safety doors, reported New Straits Times. This …
Delays on KTM Komuter, ETS routes – Kepong-Salak Selatan track upgrades to be completed on June 3
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that the delays on the KTM Komuter and electric train service (ETS) as a result of the signal system migration works that began on May 30 …
Minimum 1.6 mm tread depth across entire tyre surface a must for all commercial vehicles – JPJ
The road transport department (JPJ) has announced several improvements to the commercial vehicle inspection process at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM), including those operated by Puspakom, effective June 1, Bernama reports. "JPJ …
ECRL to reach 90% completion by December 2025
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is on schedule to reach 90% completion by December this year, reported Bernama. The 665 km-long rail infrastructure project had recorded progress at 82.45% as …
Up to 50-min delays for KTM Komuter, ETS from May 31 to June 2 – trains from north end at Kepong Sentral
Click to enlarge KTM has announced that there will be signalling system upgrading works between Kepong and Salak Selatan stations from May 31 till June 2. As such, there will be no …
Malaysia implements AI in road management – Nanta
Malaysia is one of the countries using artificial intelligence (AI) in its road and infrastructure management, increasing efficiency, safety and effectiveness, said works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, according to a …
