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 …
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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 …
Low-income pregnant women to get free 24-hour taxi service to hospitals in Selangor and KL
With the cost of many items and services rising, here's some good news for low-income pregnant women in Selangor and KL, who can now enjoy free 24-hour taxi service. The gesture is …
KTM Komuter begins Butterworth-Padang Besar shuttle service – six trips daily for 157.8 km route
KTM Komuter has started a new train service from Butterworth, Penang to Padang Besar, Perlis. The newly introduced route began operations from January 1, 2016, and consists of 13 stops along its …
Uber Malaysia targets 100,000 new drivers in 2016
Despite facing a number of challenges, Uber driver partners are expected to grow in Malaysia this year, The Star reports. The company expects to see a total of 100,000 new drivers in …
KL-Singapore HSR project – the race begins to heat up
The race to win the bid for the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project is ramping up, with more jockeying coming about - now, a report indicates that the Chinese may be …
Public transport aiming to get more cars off the road
Next year will see the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line - as well as two Light Rail Transit (LRT) line extensions - begin operations, and the new rail-based services should …
LRT, KL Monorail, KTM Komuter and RapidKL operating hours to be extended on New Year’s Day
Rapid KL has announced that in conjunction with the 2016 New Year celebrations, operating hours for the Light Rail Transit System (LRT) and KL Monorail services will be extended to 12.30 am …
Taxi drivers sue SPAD over Uber and Grabcar issue
The taxi vs ride-sharing war continues, and now the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has been drawn directly into the melee. The Star reports that the commission is being sued by 102 …
Government should consider bus fare hike – KTB
To shelter bus companies from increasing operational costs, Konsortium Transnasional Berhad (KTB) is asking that the government increase bus fares, The Edge Markets reports. The consortium is expected to sink into a …
Uber not in competition with taxis, says comms head
Ride-sharing service Uber yesterday emphasised that it is not competing with taxi services, despite rising opposition from local taxi drivers. Uber India and South Asia communications head Karun Arya told Malay Mail …
School bus fares increase expected in January 2016
Parents may need to fork out more for school bus services as fares are expected to go up next month. According to Amali Munif Rahmat, president of the Federation of Malaysian School …
Taxi company calls for higher fares for Uber, Grabcar
A taxi service operator has proposed that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and government set a higher fare for ride-sharing and taxi booking (via mobile app) services. In reports by Bernama …
KL-Singapore HSR will not stop in Putrajaya – new train to get dedicated track, not shared with ERL
The upcoming Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project will not include a stop at Putrajaya, according to MyHSR Corp. This would mean that the next HSR stop after Kuala Lumpur would …
KLIA/KLIA2 passengers will subsidise ERL fare hikes
According a report by The Sun, the impending fare hike for the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit rail services will be subsidised by KLIA/KLIA2 passengers. Earlier in the month, Express Rail Link …
SPAD the scapegoat in Uber saga – Syed Hamid Albar
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is being made the scapegoat over issues relating to ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar, according to its chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar. He said …
Uber and GrabCar roles to go under SPAD microscope
Following news that the government was set to reveal new regulations for ride-sharing services, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has chimed in to say that the process is not as easy …
Free taxi rides for expectant mothers in KL from Jan 2
A free taxi ride initiative will be launched on January 2, but before you get too excited about the news, it's only for expectant mothers who want to deliver their babies at …
GrabCar Star Wars-themed vehicles giving free rides – The Force Awakens tickets, merchandise up for grabs
Unless you were hiding under a rock over the past few weeks, you'd know that the social media sphere is still wrapped up in excitement over Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ride-sharing …
Thailand-Malaysia cross-border train service launched
Thailand has introduced a rail service from Hatyai to Padang Besar, which will connect with Malaysia's express train route. The new cross-border service was jointly launched yesterday at the Hatyai railway junction …
