RapidKL issues apology for bus rampage in Ampang
RapidKL operator Prasarana Malaysia Berhad has issued a public apology with regards to the ghastly incident which took place at 8 pm in Ampang last night. The event, which was recorded on …
Kedah hopes for LRT to link major centres – report
The Kedah government intends to see a light rail transit (LRT) system link the major urban centres in the state for the people's benefit, according to a Bernama report. "Public transport such …
Johor gov’t committed to build Iskandar M’sia BRT line
It's been a while since we heard updates pertaining to the Iskandar Malaysia BRT project, the last of which was in 2016 when the project was given the green light. Now, Bernama …
Penang Sentral – first phase operational by end-2018
The first phase of Penang's integrated transportation hub, dubbed Penang Sentral, will be operational by December this year, The Sun reports. Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said the opening of the …
Gov’t reviewing price, running cost of ECRL: LGE
The Malaysian government's review of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is not limited to its construction cost, but also includes the viability of maintaining the rail network, said finance minister Lim …
EPF, Grab sign MoU to promote i-Saraan to drivers
Ride-hailing service provider Grab has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Employees Provident Fund to encourage its drivers to participate in the fund's voluntary retirement savings programme, Caruman Sukarela Insentif Persaraan …
Melaka to launch free bus service on August 20
The Melaka state government has announced that it will be launching its free bus service on August 20. According to Bernama, the service will ply the Melaka Sentral-Hospital, Melaka-Melaka International Trade Centre …
Johor MB wants JB-SG Rapid Transit System by 2019
Johor chief minister Datuk Osman Sapian has revealed that he wants the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) to start as soon as possible to ease congestion on the Causeway. According to …
No plans to re-tender LRT3 project: Finance Minister
The Malaysian government has no plans to source for new project delivery partners (PDPs) for the LRT3 light rail transit project, finance minister Lim Guan Eng said. “If we have to call …
Malaysia to meet Singapore to discuss HSR project in August – JV company for RTS Link yet to be formed
Singapore’s Ministry of Transport (MoT) is ready to commence discussions with Malaysia on the high-speed rail (HSR) to confirm the position of both parties in relation to the project. According to a …
Monthly RM100 unlimited pass for public transport coming early 2019 – transport minister Anthony Loke
Come early 2019, commuters will be able to enjoy unlimited access to public transport for only RM100 a month. This is according to transport minister Anthony Loke, who was replying to a …
Grab Malaysia sees reduction in driver registrations after new rules announced by Ministry of Transport
Following the government’s decision to introduce a bevy of new rules to create a level playing field between the e-hailing and conventional taxi industries, Grab Malaysia has revealed a reduction in the …
MRT Line 3 rail project postponed, not scrapped: Loke
The government says that the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3), which was initially announced as having been scrapped, has merely been postponed. This was revealed by transport minister Anthony …
No plans for motorcycle ride-sharing in Malaysia: Loke
The Malaysian government has no plans to legalise or introduce motorcycle ride-hailing services anytime soon, said transport minister Anthony Loke. This is to protect the safety of riders and passengers, in view …
Seremban-Nilai-KL Sentral KTM Komuter Express Service starts July 25 – for weekday rush hours
Good news for residents of Nilai and Seremban commuting to KL for work daily. The Seremban-Nilai-KL Sentral Komuter Express Service by KTM is back and services will start this Wednesday, July 25. …
RM110 billion for KL-Singapore HSR is an estimate, agreement allows for cancellation – Azmin Ali
According to economic affairs minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, the RM110 billion cost for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project was just an estimate, and the final figure could be …
LRT3: Transport ministry says RM15 bil cost reduction will have no impact on performance and capability
It has been announced that the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project linking Bandar Utama to Klang will go ahead, but with development costs significantly reduced - the 37 km-long rail project …
LRT3: Initial RM10bil budget insufficient – Prasarana
The LRT3 project is currently in the midst of a massive cost-cutting programme, and over the weekend the project's operator Prasarana has released a statement saying that it was fully aware that …
JB-SG Rapid Transit System project still uncertain
Back in May, when news broke about the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project being put on hold, it was reported that the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) link project would …
LRT3 project goes ahead, but costs reduced by 47% – 6 stations axed, smaller buildings, less/shorter trains
The LRT3 project linking Bandar Utama to Klang will go ahead, but with final costs reduced by 47%, from RM31.65 billion to RM16.63 billion, finance minister Lim Guan Eng announced yesterday. Nothing …
