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  Grab drivers must follow the same rules as taxi drivers

  16 April 2018 / 41 comments

  All e-hailing drivers (Grab, etc.) are now subject to the same regulations and requirements as taxi drivers as of April 6, 2018. This is according to caretaker prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, who […]

   

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  China gave the best deal for ECRL project – PM Najib

  12 April 2018 / 92 comments

  Malaysia’s decision to engage China to build and finance the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) was because it was offered the best possible deal, according to prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, in a […]

   

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  Uber-Grab deal on hold in Singapore and Philippines – Uber app shut down in all other ASEAN markets

  9 April 2018 / 17 comments

  The Grab acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asia operations hasn’t quite made a full transition. Originally, the deal – which was announced last month – was to have seen Uber’s ride-sharing and food delivery business integrated […]

   

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  Barisan Nasional GE14 manifesto – enhancing transportation and further developing its infrastructure

  7 April 2018 / 113 comments

  We’ve seen what Pakatan Harapan and PAS have promised in their election manifesto for the upcoming 14th general election (GE14), and earlier tonight, ruling party Barisan Nasional (BN) revealed its manifesto, which contains 300 plus […]

   

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  Public transport now more efficient and reliable – PM

  5 April 2018 / 35 comments

  The land public transport system in Malaysia is now more efficient, modern and reliable than it was under the administration of previous prime ministers, said current PM Najib Tun Razak according to Bernama. “The focus […]

   

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  Sarawak LRT expected to be operational by 2024 – three lines, 155 km-long, to cost RM10.7 billion

  30 March 2018 / 41 comments

  Construction of the Kuching Light Rail Transit (LRT) project is anticipated to begin sometime next year, and the service is scheduled to begin operating sometime in 2024. Sarawak chief minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun […]

   

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  MRT needs 250,000 daily passengers to break even

  27 March 2018 / 57 comments

  Ridership on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is averaging around 140,000 passengers a day, but the rail project is still some way away from any profitability. According to deputy finance minister Datuk Othman Aziz, […]

   

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  Grab officially acquires Uber’s Southeast Asian business – Uber to get 27.5% stake in merger

  26 March 2018 / 14 comments

  Well, it’s now a done deal. Grab has officially announced it has acquired Uber’s Southeast Asia operations, which is claimed to be the largest-ever deal of its kind in the region. The move will see […]

   

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  Uber confirms sale of Southeast Asian division to Grab

  26 March 2018 / 14 comments

  According to a report from Bloomberg, Uber has confirmed it well sell its Southeast Asian division to Grab, with the deal set to be announced this week. This marks Uber’s operational exit from yet another […]

   

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  Grab partners with KTM – to provide convenient “first and last mile connectivity” service for passengers

  16 March 2018 / 8 comments

  Grab Malaysia and Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) have signed a memorandum to provide a convenient “first and last mile connectivity” service for passengers on the country’s main rail network. According to theSundaily, Grab Malaysia country […]

   

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  Uber Malaysia launches Greenlight Hub in Petaling Jaya, three-month ‘Driver Forward’ initiative

  14 March 2018 / 7 comments

  Uber Malaysia has launched its new Greenlight Hub in Petaling Jaya today, which will continue to serve its driver partners in the country. The new facility at 4,600 sq ft is twice the size of […]

   

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  ERL adds six trains to KLIA Express, Transit services

  13 March 2018 / 29 comments

  Express Rail Link (ERL), which operates the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit rail services, has added six trainsets to its fleet, Bernama reports. The new trains from Chinese manufacturer Changchun Railway Vehicles increases ERL’s capacity […]

   

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  Penang to start free public stage bus service on April 1

  13 March 2018 / 18 comments

  Penang is hoping that the free public stage bus service – based on a spoke-hub model – that will be introduced next month will provide a temporary fix in easing the growing traffic congestion in […]

   

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  Grab close to taking over Uber’s South-East Asian biz

  12 March 2018 / 14 comments

  Uber is on the verge of surrendering its business in South-East Asia to local champion Grab. According to the Financial Times, the two ride hailing apps are close to signing a deal that would result […]

   

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  Tram service for Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Kajang and Bangi being proposed – will link up with MRT and HSR

  7 March 2018 / 42 comments

  More public transport could be on the way – the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is looking into a tram system for Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Kajang and Bangi, The Star reports. According to SPAD chief executive […]

   

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