
RTD, SPAD offer 70 per cent Merdeka month discount on summonses - Wee
A 70 per cent discount is being offered on summonses issued by the Road Transport Department (RTD) and the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) throughout August.
Tue Jul 28 2020

Avoid buying tickets from touts - SPAD
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has urged members of the public who wish to return to their respective hometowns in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya.
Thu Jun 08 2017

SPAD-Uber discussions on best ways to ensure passengers' safety and comfort
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Uber are discussing on the best measures to take to ensure the safety and comfort of users of this taxi service.
Mon May 29 2017

Punitive measures against e-hailing service operators found violating law - SPAD
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will not hesitate to impose punitive measures against e-hailing service operators or their drivers.
Sat May 27 2017

New self employment social security scheme provides benefits to taxi drivers - SOSCO
The scheme which would take effect on June 1 was open to taxi drivers registered with the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) or the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) in Sabah and Sarawak.
Tue May 23 2017

Liow tells Dego Ride operator not to challenge the law
"The Road Transport Department and the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will launch undercover operations to arrest those who offer Dego Ride services.
Mon Feb 13 2017

Amendment to law to regulate Uber, Grab to be tabled in March - SPAD
The amendment to the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) Act to regulate the Uber and Grab services using the e-hailing application is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat in March.
Sat Jan 21 2017

RM800 taxi fare: SPAD revokes taxi operator's licence, vehicle permit
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has revoked the licence of a taxi operator and his vehicle permit for charging two French tourists RM800 for a short ride last month.
Thu Jan 12 2017

Illegal airport taxi: SPAD collects RM200,000 fine in 2016
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) collected more than RM200,000 in fines from individuals providing illegal taxi services at KL International Airport (KLIA) and (KLIA2).
Wed Jan 04 2017

Passengers can address complaints against express bus drivers directly to SPAD
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) encourages express bus passengers to address complaints directly to it when the drivers commit offences which can be detrimental to their safety.
Thu Dec 29 2016

SPAD proposes higher bus driver salaries to prevent commission chasing
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has proposed that express bus companies reviewed their commission-driven mechanism for bus drivers.
Mon Dec 26 2016

SPAD, Miros to investigate Rapid KL bus fire incident
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) together with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (Miros) will investigate the incident whereby a Rapid KL bus caught fire, this evening.
Thu Oct 13 2016

SPAD denies GrabCar, Uber rebranding
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has denied any efforts to rebrand Grabcar and Uber to allow the ride-hiring services to operate legally in the country.
Tue Aug 16 2016

Cabinet approves Uber and GrabCar, taxi operators unhappy
Datuk Aslah Abdullah said the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) did not take into consideration the welfare of the taxi drivers when making such a recommendation.
Sat Aug 13 2016

SPAD mulls driver card system for Uber, Grabcar drivers
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will consider introducing a 'driver card' system for Uber and Grabcar drivers to allow them to operate legally.
Wed Jul 27 2016

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

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025