KL-Padang Besar ETS gets green light, starts July 10
The green light has finally been given for the Kuala Lumpur-Padang Besar Electric Train Service (ETS) - The Star reported today that trains on the service will start running from tomorrow, July …
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LRT3 route gets flak from Damansara Utama residents
The proposed realignment of the Bandar Utama-Klang Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line has come into criticism from some 200 residents of Damansara Utama, who fear that the project could disrupt everyday …
“We’re the worst in the world, but it’s not our fault,” says Kuala Lumpur Sentral Taxi Drivers Association
The Kuala Lumpur Sentral Taxi Drivers Association agrees with the London Cabs website claim that Kuala Lumpur's cabbies are the 'worst in the world'. Its president, Badrol Hisham, also said it was …
Taxi services already undergoing overhaul – SPAD
We’ve all experienced it first-hand, the pains of hailing a taxi. Having to negotiate with the driver on whether the meters will be used and even whether their going your way or …
East coast train services unlikely to resume for Raya
The resumption of the KTM East Coast Line rail service is unlikely to happen before Hari Raya Aidifitri, unless KTMB is able to complete all necessary repair work in time. This may …
Melaka electric buses to start operating early August
Electric buses will start operating in Melaka early August. Two units of the electric buses will serve the UNESCO world heritage site area around Banda Hilir, said State Transportation and Project Rehabilitation …
Shuttle Tebrau – KTM’s new service, JB-SG in 5 mins
Great news for Johor Bahru-Singapore commuters. Launched yesterday, KTM's new Shuttle Tebrau train service between JB Sentral and Woodlands Checkpoint takes just five minutes. Tickets for the first two trains leaving JB …
Free Bas Selangorku service launched in Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Klang – Ampang, Kajang next?
The Selangor state government has allocated a total of RM3.6 million to launch its free bus service in three townships- Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang. Dubbed 'Bas Selangorku', the service will …
Uber will never be legalised in Malaysia – SPAD
Plans for Uber to legalise its services in Malaysia have been quashed by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), theSun understands. This report comes days after Chan Park, strategic planning head and …
KL-Padang Besar ETS – still no approval from SPAD
It looks unlikely that the Kuala Lumpur-Padang Besar Electric Train Service (ETS) will commence operations today - last Thursday. KTM had stated that the 329 km route would begin operating on July …
MBPJ to chart public transport needs with new software, system to simulate traffic conditions – report
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) is all set to adopt a new transport management software in August to help plot PJ's public transport needs for the coming decade, theSun reports. According …
VIDEO: Taxi drivers from PERS1M protest against GrabCar, Uber; threaten road-blocking demonstrations
Taxi drivers from the Malaysian Taxi Drivers' Transformation Association (PERS1M) have held a protest outside the MyTeksi headquarters in Petaling Jaya this morning, demanding for the suspension of app-based transport services like …
KTMB announces service schedule changes from July
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has announced a raft of changes to its commuter service scheduled with the updates set to be implemented on July 1. The list of changes include the …
Uber en route to legalise services in Malaysia – report
According to a report by theSun, discussions between transportation network company, Uber, and local transport regulators are ongoing, which could see the former legalise its services in Malaysia in the future. How …
No 15% hike on express bus fares this Raya – report
It was reported earlier this week that express bus operators have approached the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) on the possibility of a 15% hike in ticket prices this Raya season in …
SPAD CEO “misquoted” over preference to end KL-Singapore High Speed Rail at Johor Bahru customs
Over the weekend, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) issued a statement clarifying a remark by its CEO Mohamad Nur Ismal Kamal, saying that Malaysia would have preferred to terminate the Kuala …
Express bus fares to climb 15% this Raya – report
Express bus operators have approached the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) on the subject of a possible 15% hike in ticket prices this Raya season. The operators are also requesting for an …
MyTeksi launches Elite Drivers Programme to reward drivers, RM4.5 mil fund established to improve welfare
MyTeksi has launched its Elite Drivers Programme - said scheme aims to recognise and reward deserving taxi drivers with up to RM10,000 in benefits every month till the end of December 2015. …
KL folk spend 250 million hours a year stuck in jams, metro-level transport planning needed – World Bank
The World Bank's 12th Malaysia Economic Monitor: Transforming Urban Transport report has revealed a treasure trove of statistics on the state of private and public transport in the country - needless to …
Uber to partner up with 10k drivers in Malaysia by 2016
Uber Malaysia is expected to partner up with 10,000 drivers over the next 12 months, The Star reports. "It's a realistic target, and we're very confident that we can reach this (number)," …
