LRT3 set to operate from June 2026, Loke tells Dewan Negara
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 23): Transport Minister Anthony Loke told the Dewan Negara on Monday that the delayed Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line is set to be operational by June this year.
Technical issues disrupt LRT Kelana Jaya Line's operation
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 23): The LRT Kelana Jaya Line's operation was disrupted during Monday morning’s peak hours after several train units were taken out of service due to technical issues.
Public inspection for LRT Mutiara Line extension linking Penang Island and Seberang Perai
GEORGE TOWN (Feb 23): Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has announced a Public Inspection exercise to gather feedback on the Revised Railway Scheme for the LRT Mutiara Line extension linking Penang Island and Seberang Perai.
Johor denies data centres cause of Pontian, Simpang Renggam water supply disruption
JOHOR BAHRU (Feb 18): The Johor government has described allegations linking water supply disruptions in Pontian and Simpang Renggam to data centre development as untrue and baseless.
Loke says govt ramping up efforts to expedite LRT3 opening
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 16): The Ministry of Transport is intensifying efforts to expedite the opening of the Light Rail Transit Line 3 (LRT3), connecting Shah Alam and its surrounding areas to help ease traffic congestion in the Klang Valley.
Dewan Rakyat passes JB-Singapore RTS Link Bill 2026
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): The Dewan Rakyat on Thursday passed the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link Bill 2026 to strengthen the legal framework for cross-border transport operations between the two countries.
Malaysia, Singapore to finalise RTS Link border laws by June 30—deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to finalise their respective domestic laws governing the cross-border operations of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link by June 30.
ECRL operations to require 2,000 general and specialist workers—Transport Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd is preparing the workforce making preparations for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) operation, which is expected to start in January 2027, according to the Transport Ministry.
No postponement of data centre investments due to water supply constraints—Miti
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 11): As of January 2026, no data centre investment in Malaysia had been deferred, was at risk of being deferred or might potentially be transferred to another country due to water supply constraints, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti).
High cost derails Putrajaya's proposed trackless tram system
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 9): Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) has decided not to proceed with the proposed Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system in Putrajaya after an initial market study found the project to be financially unviable.
