The RapidKL monorail service will be temporarily suspended on the 12 and 13 April for signaling system upgrades which would take up to 52 continuous hours.
The monorail service will cease operations beginning from 12.01am on 12 April until 4am on 14 April and is expected to continue normal operations by 6am, 14 April.
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, the LRT and monorail RapidKL operator, in a statement said that the temporary closure was agreed upon by Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD).
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd CEO, Haji Khairani Mohamed apologizes for the inconvenience caused by the upgrades.
“The temporary closure is very important so we can perform this important test for the future,” he said, whilst adding that the system used now was in operation since the monorail started operations in 2003 under KL Infra Sdn Bhd.
To overcome the difficulties that users will face, special buses will be deployed near all monorail stations to help users reach their destinations. They will be charged RM1 per trip.
Acquired by Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) in 2007, the wholly owned government company carried out the KL Monorail expansion in 2011, which encompassed the acquisition of 12 four car trains, the upgrade of monorail stations, the construction of new depots and upgrade signaling systems.
“The new signaling system must be in line with KL Monorail’s expansion,” said Khairani.
He also said that the company would make announcements from time to time to ensure that public’s needs are met via their official website www.myrapid.com.my or through their RapidKL Facebook page or @MyRapidKL on Twitter.
Astro Awani
Tue Mar 18 2014
Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
The end of cheap palm oil? Output stalls as biodiesel demand surges
Palm oil now trades at a premium over soybean oil, reversing past discounts.
UK Minister’s visit reinforces shared commitment to secure and resilient growth
The UK and Malaysia will step up cooperation to drive economic growth through trade and investment in key sectors.
Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
China will also take all necessary steps to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, it's foreign ministry says.
Hanoi bans tours on Train Street
The tourism department urges travel agencies to warn staff about traffic accident risks near train street cafes.
Room for talks on opposition MP allocations - PM
PM says issues can be raised in meetings, and the draft MoU on opposition allocations can be amended if needed.
Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant
The International Criminal Court is set to issue a warrant over Rodrigo Duterte's years-long "war on drugs" that killed thousands.
May 6 decision on Najib's representation to drop RM27 mln SRC money laundering charges
The prosecution is requesting a new case management date to update on the outcome of the representation.
Doctor rearrested over multiple indecent behaviour claims
According to police, the doctor's initial remand period ends today but he was rearrested in connection with the third police report.
Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI
Chang Lih Kang says nuclear energy use is regulated by international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Syria's Sharaa scrambles to contain deadliest violence in years
The clashes have already killed over 1,000 people, mostly civilians, and continue for a fourth day in Assad's coastal heartland.
No plans to expand implementation of extended hours - MOH
Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni says trials at select clinics failed to ease congestion, especially in the Green Zone.
South Korean police prepare for 'worst-case scenarios' ahead of Yoon impeachment ruling
South Korea's Constitutional Court rules whether to oust or reinstate impeached President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
![[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise")
[COLUMNIST] From checklists to impact: Strengthening MyPCVE with evidence & expertise
IOOI drives evidence-based research, refining training and ensuring expertise is applied through standardised frameworks.
Number of flood evacuees rises in Sabah
The flood situation in Sabah has worsened, while the number of evacuees housed in relief centres in Sarawak remains unchanged tonight.
Trump says government shutdown is possible, but expects to avert it
Donald Trump remains hopeful that a temporary funding bill will secure enough votes for approval.
Ringgit opens stronger on higher expectation of US rate cut
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says the US DXY dropped to 103.830 points, suggesting an upside potential for the ringgit.
MOE bans sale of vape-like candies in schools - Fadhlina
The Education Ministry would take strict action against any party found selling food that could endanger students' safety.
Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
Mark Carney won with 86 pct of votes, defeating ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in a race with nearly 152,000 party members voting.