Ex-SPAD enforcement assistant pleads not guilty to 11 graft charges
SHAH ALAM (Bernama): A former Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) enforcement assistant pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here to 11 charges of accepting bribes amounting to RM5,940, four years ago.
Getting on board for rail success
For years, Malaysians have been complaining that the country is not investing enough in public transportation and that such investments are largely concentrated in the Klang Valley.
Cargo rail line to Johor Port halted
PETALING JAYA: A cargo-only rail line operated by KTM Bhd that moves thousands of containers each month has been ordered to suspend services by the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad).
Greater KL ridership hits new high
KUALA LUMPUR: Observers of mobility in Malaysia were pleasantly surprised by the latest official data on public transport ridership released by the Transport Ministry (MOT) as well as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, the country’s largest operator of urban rail and bus services in Klang Valley.
JPJ offering 70% discount on all summonses during Merdeka month
PETALING JAYA: In a rare occasion, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) is offering a 70% discount on summons in conjunction with the Merdeka month.
Public transport ridership goes up
KUALA LUMPUR: May was a great month for public transport in the country as the combined train and bus ridership in Klang Valley exceeded one million a day.
Rail-ly early closure is for cash handling
PETALING JAYA: The need to handle and transport cash is the reason why LRT, MRT and monorail stations in the Klang Valley need to close significantly earlier before the last train departs, said Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, the Prasarana Malaysia Bhd subsidiary operating those services.
Accreditation cards for express bus drivers will keep parties accountable, says group
PETALING JAYA: If passengers are to have smooth and safe rides, get express bus drivers accredited and clamp down on bad practices committed by irresponsible bus operators says the Pan Malaysian Bus Operators Association, adding such a move would ensure the safety of other road users, too.
Perak JPJ issues 6,583 traffic summonses in January
THE Perak Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 6,583 summonses in January this year, with commercial vehicles and lorries accounting for 1,207 summonses.
Loke: Contractor to face the music
PUTRAJAYA: Punitive action against the contractor responsible for last month’s crane collapse on KTM Bhd’s (KTMB) electrified double-track at the Rawang station will only be determined after the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) finishes its investigations, says Anthony Loke.
Perak road users to get up to 70% discounts in summonses, compounds
IPOH: In conjunction with National Day, road users in Perak are eligible to get up to a 70% in summonses and compounds.
Highlighting a matter of public concern
FROM FRANKIE CHIA President Persatuan Pengusaha Lori Bahan Batuan Johor
New VC appointments
UNIVERSITI Putra Malaysia (UPM) recently welcomed its new vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah.
Malaysians, let’s give the KL-SG HSR Project our full support
From TAN SRI DR SYED HAMID SYED JAAFAR ALBAR
Recalibrating the High-Speed Rail for Malaysia’s future
After passing through the desks of five prime ministers, this game-changing infrastructure is given another chance to be realised.
The diversity of the new sector
Twenty years ago, it was unheard of for people to work as food delivery partners or take on coding jobs after hours for fun. Today, this part of the economy has grown exponentially, in what is known as the gig economy.
95% of countries use digital car plates, time for Malaysia to do the same, says Dr Wee
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time for Malaysia to implement digital car plates or e-plates, using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam).
Wee: Time to implement eplates
KUALA LUMPUR: Modern car registration plates that have radio frequency identification (RFID) technology embedded in them should be implemented in Malaysia, in tandem with many other developed countries, says former transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
