
Sinkhole: Contra lane activated for KL-Bound traffic
ANIH Berhad said the contra lane has been activated from KM65.9 to KM67.9 for Kuala Kumpur-bound traffic.
Thu Jul 27 2023

Selangor hopes ECRL project will be extended to southern part of state
The Selangor government hopes that the proposal to establish another rail line for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) in the southern part of the state will be considered by the federal government.
Fri Dec 02 2022

Transport Ministry told to to come up with 'people-friendly' fares for ECRL
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has been asked to discuss with stakeholders to set reasonable fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) which is expected to start operating in January 2027.
Thu Jun 23 2022

ECRL assets fully owned by Malaysian govt through MRL - Wee
Speculation that the ownership of assets and land along the ECRL alignment will be transferred to China is completely unfounded, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said.
Sat May 14 2022

ECRL can help solve traffic woes during festive season - Wee
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to solve traffic congestion faced by road users especially those heading to the east coast during the festive season.
Tue May 03 2022

ECRL project reaches 30 per cent progress mark
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), a mega-rail project, which is expected to be completed in December 2026, is currently 7.19 pct complete.
Sat Feb 12 2022

ECRL project cost remains at RM50.27 bln, says Transport Minister
The construction cost of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project remained unchanged at RM50.27 billion, even after the Selangor government approved the proposed ECRL North Line Section C.
Thu Dec 02 2021

Selangor govt approves ECRL Northern Alignment proposal - MB
The Selangor Exco has agreed to accept the proposed Northern Alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project and approve the ECRL Section C Alignment.
Thu Dec 02 2021

ECRL postponement: Govt suffers RM1.25 mln losses a day - Mohd Zuki
The government has incurred about RM1.25 million losses a day following the Selangor state government's decision to postpone the realignment agreement of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project.
Mon Mar 29 2021

ECRL alignment extended to 665 km - Wee
The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has been further enhanced by extending the original alignment of 640 kilometres (km) to 665 km as a more efficient rail alignment system.
Tue Mar 09 2021

ECRL is nearly 21 per cent complete - Mohd Zuki
Although the project was ahead of schedule, it was still a long way to go, as there were several issues such as land acquisition and site clearance that needed to be solved.
Sun Mar 07 2021

Govt finalising ECRL alignment - MOT
The government is in the midst of finalising the alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.
Mon Aug 03 2020

ECRL expected to be operational by 2027 - Deputy Minister
The 640-kilometre East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is expected to be operational as early as Jan 1, 2027.
Wed Jul 22 2020

ECRL project only 0.02 pct delayed due to MCO - Wee
ECRL project is only 0.02 per cent delayed in its implementation schedule due to the MCO imposed but its construction is now back to normal.
Mon Jun 15 2020

ECRL project a game changer for Malaysia - PM Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today described the establishment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) as a 'game changer' and 'mindset changer' for Malaysia.
Wed Aug 09 2017

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025