News about MRT3

“We are concerned that the estimated emissions from activities in just one sector can drive a rise in emissions equivalent to those of entire countries,” said RimbaWatch director Adam Farhan.

MRL chairman Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said Phase 1 of the 665km railway, which spans from Kota Bharu to the Gombak Integrated Terminal, is expected to be completed by December 2026 and commence operations in January 2027, while Phase 2, which continues from Gombak to Port Klang, is targeted for completion in December 2027, with full operations beginning in January 2028.

MRL chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak: We are not just stopping at Jalan Kastam but are reaching the two ports (Northport and Westports).

Transport Minister Anthony Loke: Implementing this (installation of barriers at older stations) would require significant expenditure because it involves redesigning all these rail stations, and it would also take a considerable amount of time.

The contract spans Aug 22 this year to Aug 21, 2028.

The additional tests are crucial to assess the system’s performance under actual operating conditions and to minimise the risk of future service disruptions.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke: It wasn’t a breakdown but a technical glitch, a software bug.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that although water falls under the jurisdiction of individual states, federal agencies such as the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) and a new regulatory entity, the Special Purpose Agency for Regulating and Coordinating Water-Related Matters (SPARC), are actively coordinating with utility operators to ensure fair and efficient water usage.

KTMB said progress is ongoing for the next segment, with trial runs currently underway.

The talks centre around a comprehensive plan that includes the cost to complete the project, cash flow management, traffic impact analysis, toll rates and other factors essential for ensuring the project's viability.