Uber rolls out a new look and feel, with more colours
Uber has rolled out a new look and feel, one that celebrates its technology as well as the cities it serves. In announcing the rebranding, co-founder and CEO Travis Kalanick says that …
Issue of Uber’s status now in the govt’s court – SPAD
The hot potato that is Uber is now in the government's court, with Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar saying that it is up to the government …
KTM Komuter service from Padang Besar and Gemas get 50% discount – valid throughout February 2016
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that it will be offering a 50% discount on fares for its KTM Komuter service from Padang Besar and Gemas stations. The discount is applicable starting …
Uber driver service now in Ipoh, fourth city in Malaysia
Uber is now in Ipoh, the fourth city in Malaysia that the private driver app service is operating in. The company, which is fast expanding despite opposition from certain quarters, has announced …
Uber, Grab drivers need commercial insurance – gov’t
It has been announced that drivers of ride-sharing services will soon have to buy commercial insurance if they want to continue operating their businesses legally. According to the New Straits Times, deputy …
Ops Sikap from Feb 2 to 16 – JPJ officers to go undercover in buses, catch “seven big sins” offenders
To weed out errant motorists on the road, Ops Sikap will kick off from February 2 to the 16. The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will hold a joint operation with the police, …
Grab rebrand introduces new app, with added features
Aside from a unified name and logo, Grab - formerly known as MyTeksi in Malaysia (and GrabTaxi in other markets) - also introduced a more user-friendly Grab app at its rebranding event …
MyTeksi and GrabTaxi rebranded, now known as Grab
MyTeksi - which is known regionally as GrabTaxi - has been rebranded, and is now known as Grab. The unveiling of the new name was made today in Singapore, where it was …
Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) fault free run tests begin today on phase two of the extended Ampang LRT Line
The six-car Light Rail Vehicles (LRV) will begin its fault free run (FFR) tests today on a new track of the extended Ampang LRT Line, between Kinrara BK5 and Bandar Puteri stations, …
KTM Komuter services to be available around-the-clock on Jan 22-25 in conjunction with Thaipusam
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that its KTM Komuter services will be available round the clock for four days from Jan 22 in conjunction with Thaipusam, which falls on Sunday. These …
Prasarana receives first of 14 new Innovia Metro 300 train sets for Kelana Jaya LRT Line; June 2016 launch
The Kelana Jaya LRT Line is set to commence operations with new Bombardier Innovia Metro 300 train sets by the middle of 2016, with the first of the 14 driverless trainsets now …
Johor working on free bus service module for Iskandar
The Johor state government is currently working on a free bus service module to cater specifically to Malaysians within the Iskandar region, The Sun Daily reports. The Iskandar region comprises of Johor …
UberX Malaysia revises pricing structure – base/min fare, per minute/kilometre charges all reduced
Uber passengers, good news ahead! The ride-sharing service has announced that UberX prices will be reduced effective today (January 18, 2016). The new rates are said to promote accessibility, according to Uber, …
KTM to begin 12 new ETS services from January 18
Rail service provider KTM has announced that from January 18, it is introducing 12 new services on its Electric Train Service (ETS) to meet passenger demands - all tickets for the new …
MRT: Slip road to Jalan Maarof closed for 47 days; Cheras-Kajang highway closure extended for 15 days
From January 14, 2016 to February 29, 2016, a full closure of the slip road near Help Residence at Pusat Bandar Damansara to Jalan Maarof will be implemented to facilitate Mass Rapid …
Uber KLCC Xpress – special rates in Golden Triangle
Uber is introducing the KLCC Xpress, which gives Uber riders a flat rate fare of RM5 per ride in Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle. The promotion runs from Monday to Thursday, between 4 …
KTM tickets for CNY sold out, leaving many unhappy
According to a news report, KTM train tickets from KL to Penang, Kedah and Perlis for February 6 were sold out at KL Sentral on Saturday, within an hour after sales commenced. …
Uber ride-sharing service now available in Shah Alam
Ride-sharing app Uber is now available in the vicinity of Shah Alam, the company announced. Places that the company mentioned include Uptown Shah Alam, Glenmarie, SACC Mall, the Shah Alam Courts Complex …
1MDB denies Bandar Malaysia sale linked to HSR
1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) has denied any link over the sale of its equity stake in Bandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd to the KL–Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. 1MDB has denied that …
Free Selangor Smart Bus now in Ampang and Kajang
The free Selangor Smart Bus service, formerly known as “Bas Selangorku,” has commenced operations in the area of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) from today onwards. Managed by Rapid Bus, the …
