Penang to consider Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit
The Penang state government has revealed that it will look into Penang Forum’s suggestion to build the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) system as an alternative to a light rail transit (LRT). …
Singapore competition watchdog slaps Grab, Uber with RM39 mil fine – merger “reduced competition”
Singapore’s anti-trust watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has slapped ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber with a combined fine of US$9.5 million (RM39.3 million) over their merger deal, and …
Klang Valley Double Track Phase 2 contract cancelled due to excessively high cost, new tender due end-2018
It's official. The government has cancelled the contract for the second phase of the Klang Valley Double Track (KVDT) rail upgrade project, with transport minister Anthony Loke citing the RM5.2 billion cost …
Sarawak to ready three hydrogen-powered buses by March 2019 – hydro dams could produce clean fuel
Sarawak chief minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has revealed that the state will soon be testing hydrogen-powered buses, a move that he said will enable the state to tap into …
HSR to begin operations by January 2031, RM45.1 million to be paid to Singapore for postponement
A few days ago, Malaysia’s economic affairs minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali announced the postponement of the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, a deferral which will be in effect until May …
Malaysia and Singapore agree to delay HSR project by two years – no compensation required during that time
Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to postpone the development of the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project, with no compensation required. The deferral will be in effect until May 31, 2020, and …
Grab building fast-charging electric fleet in Singapore – EV drivers can earn up to 25% more vs petrol
Grab is building a fast-charging electric vehicle fleet in Singapore. The ride hailing giant announced a strategic partnership with SP Group yesterday, where Grab's 200 new EVs will use SP’s fast-charging network …
Gov’t to improve transportation network in east coast
The government says that it will strive to improve land connectivity in the east coast states to offset the loss of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which has been shelved, The …
New e-hailing service diffride launched in Malaysia
The e-hailing sector has gained a new entrant in the form of diffride, which was recently launched in Malaysia, as reported by The Edge and Malay Mail. Unlike other companies offering e-hailing …
ECRL project cancelled – prime minister Tun Mahathir
The proposed East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has been shelved due to Malaysia’s need to manage its finances, according to prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In reports by The Edge …
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 …