News about transport

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 29): Decision on the Johor-Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System Link (RTS Link) has been deferred by another month to Oct 31, Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport says today.

  KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 5): The difficulty in reaching public transport is hindering commuters from making full use of buses and trains, transportation experts said.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 30): The Cabinet had decided yesterday to reduce the passenger service charge (PSC) for international travellers who are flying beyond Asean at klia2 and other airports besides the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) by RM23 to RM50 from October.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 20): Transport Minister Anthony Loke (pictured) has updated that Malaysia has reached “some sort of an understanding” with Singapore on the deferred Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS).

KUALA LUMPUR (July 9): Syarikat Dhaya Maju LTAT Sdn Bhd — a 80:20 joint venture between privately-held construction company Dhaya Maju Infrastructure (Asia) Sdn Bhd (DMIA) and Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) — has won back the second phase of the Klang Valley Double Track (KVDT2) rehabilitation contract, 10 months after it was terminated.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 1): The federal government via the Ministry of Transport will review the proposal for the development of Kulim International Airport in Kedah, says deputy transport minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 11): The refurbishment of three sets of monorail trains will be completed, and the train sets are expected to delivered by Aug 16 this year, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): The Ministry of Transport says it has not received any proposals to build a new airport in Penang, following a news report today stating that two private companies have plans to build one, but in two different locations in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): Using private money to fund public infrastructure like airports is not a good idea, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

PETALING JAYA (April 11): Alternatives need to be sought for the Pan Island Link 1 (PIL 1) as the Federal Government is not providing financial aid for the highway project, says an NGO The Star reports that Penang Forum member Dr Lim Mah Hui said the state should treat the situation as an opportunity instead of a setback.