News about transport

KUALA LUMPUR (June 2): There are some in Malaysia who feel that the halting of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) mega project should have been made only after the Cabinet had decided on the matter.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 1): The Ministry of Transport has indicated the government intends to proceed with the four-km Rapid Transit System (RTS) that connects Johor Bharu and Woodlands in Singapore.

PETALING JAYA (June 1): The Penang government is waiting for the federal government to decide on whether to review the Penang Transport Master Plan (PTMP) project.

PETALING JAYA (June 1): Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh agrees with the cancellation of the third mass rapid transit line (MRT 3), but has suggested that the government direct funds to improving the bus services in parts of her constituency.

Here are the Budget 2018 highlights for infrastructure, housing and construction: Infrastructure: The MRT 3 or Circle Line's completion to be brought forward to 2025 — previous estimated completion was 2027.

PETALING JAYA (Oct 27): The government will continue to improve public transport, particularly rail services, to propel connectivity and economic growth, according to the “Economic Report 2017/2018”.

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): After over one year of deference, the RM130 million contract awarded to AWC Bhd by the federal government to maintain the Integrated Transport Terminal in Bandar Tasik Selatan (BTS) has been terminated.

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 25): To cater for the transport needs of the entire nation and not just this city, a more affordable mode of transport than big infrastructure would have to be adopted, a conference on social cities was told.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): The redevelopment plans for the Sri Pahang flats in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur have raised concerns among residents in Bangsar especially over the increase in density and the possible impact on traffic flow in the area.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 6): MyHSR Corp Sdn Bhd and the Land Transport Authority of Singapore (LTA) will jointly conduct an industry briefing next month in preparation for the assets company (AssetsCo) tender for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project.