Eleventh Malaysia Plan – transport-related topics
The Eleventh Malaysia Plan (11MP) was tabled by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak earlier today, and one of the areas of focus will be the building of an integrated, …
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Rapid Kuantan Bus Integrated System to start May 31
Bernama reports that Rapid Kuantan has announced that it will be introducing a more efficient transit bus service management system known as the Bus Integrated System on May 31. The bus service …
Thai high-speed rail project – Japan to develop 715 km-long Bangkok-Chiang Mai route, opens in 2019
An update on the Thai high-speed railway. According to The Nation, the Thai government is set to sign a memorandum of co-operation on the project with Japan in Tokyo next week, and …
SPAD to act against errant express bus operators
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will take stern action against express bus operators conspiring with ticket touts to sell tickets at higher prices outside counters, especially during festive seasons or holidays, …
KL MRT: Lane closures along Jalan Kuala Selangor
More traffic diversion updates on the ongoing construction of the KL Mass Rapid Transit system - MMC-Gamuda has announced the latest set of changes to traffic management around the MRT construction taking …
Double-decker RapidKL buses in September – report
Around 120 RapidKL buses, including 40 double-deckers, are set to hit the streets in September, The Star reports. The buses will be capable of picking up an additional 10,000 passengers daily when …
KL MRT Line 2: Sg Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya route detailed with 36 stations, 84 minutes end-to-end
Supplementary information regarding the KL MRT Line 2, known as the Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya (SSP) line, have surfaced, including an overview plan of the entire line along with the total number of stations …
LRT3 Bandar Utama-Klang rail project – more details about planned route, list of station names revealed
More details about the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project have emerged, including the planned route, list of stations and their proposed layout plan as well as how the entire line will …
KL MRT Line 2 details to be exhibited to the public
Further details regarding the KL Mass Rapid Transit system, specifically Line 2, will be exhibited to the general public starting from tomorrow (May 15). Information on said line, also referred to as …
LRT3 to begin construction early next year for 2020 completion, connects Bandar Utama and Klang
Construction of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project is set to commence in the first quarter of next year for a targeted August 31, 2020 completion date. The line will connect …
Thai high-speed rail project – three lines to be built initially, system to utilise Japanese trains
The KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project isn't the only fast train development being ramped up in the region - news reports indicate that Thailand is moving ahead with its multi-billion dollar high-speed …
SPAD: 40% public transport modal share achievable
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is optimistic that the target of 40% modal share of public transport by 2030 is achievable, Bernama reports. According to SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid …
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail; one-way trip to cost around RM200, round-trip roughly RM400 – report
Ticket prices for a one-way trip between KL and Singapore on the proposed KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) line could cost commuters "less than RM200," according to a report by the News …
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail – Singaporean terminus to be in Jurong East, area to become second CBD
The Singapore government has announced that the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail terminus will be located in Jurong East, Bernama reports. The terminus will take up about 12 hectares, or around 20%, …
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project – building the whole line by 2020 not a problem, says China
More on the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project. Last week, it was reported that the project remains green-lighted, though it was expected to not meet its planned 2020 completion date. Now, …
Toyota Innova MPV to add to brown TEKS1M fleet, no longer exclusive to Proton Exora?
SPAD's brown TEKS1M fleet may no longer be exclusive to the Proton Exora as The Sun Daily reports that other makes such as the Toyota Innova might be added to enable SPAD …
KL MRT: Jalan Cheras to undergo road realignment works, night traffic management on Sprint continues
Some updates concerning the KL Mass Rapid Transit system - MMC-Gamuda has announced the latest set of changes to traffic management around work sites as development continues on Phase 1a of the …
UberX Malaysia revises pricing structure – base/min fare, per minute/kilometre charges all increased
Uber Malaysia has announced a price revision for its uberX service. Stating a need to "compensate Uber Partners (drivers) fairly," the firm has introduced its updated fares which go into effect on …
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail – project remains a go, but targeted 2020 completion date to be reassessed
More news on the public transport-related front, this time concerning the KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) that will connect Malaysia and Singapore. Word is that the HSR project, which was announced last …
Prasarana to introduce suburban feeder service, working with COMOS for EVs at LRT, MRT stations
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is looking at introducing a new feeder service for suburban commuters possibly by early next year, The Sun reports. The first-mile service could fill the gap between taxis and …
