MOT to collaborate with MACC on Puspakom investigation
The Transport Ministry (MOT) will collaborate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate vehicles that fail to meet the standards set by Puspakom
Thu Jan 02 2025
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Final report on air crash in Bandar Elmina to be released today
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the report will be uploaded on the Transport Ministry's website.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Transport Ministry working to enhance Port Klang's role as regional transshipment hub
The Transport Ministry is striving to further strengthen Port Klang's role as a leading goods transshipment hub in the Asean region.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Flight ticket subsidy for varsity students extended to students of polytechnics, community colleges, matriculations, IPG
Transport ministry says the initiative involving domestic routes between the Peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan will begin today.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan
Taiwanese airlines cancelled 87 domestic flights, while 25 international ones were also cancelled, the transport ministry said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Report on Elmina plane crash out tomorrow - Loke
The preliminary report will be uploaded on the Transport Ministry's website at 10 am tomorrow, said Anthony Loke.
Thu Sep 14 2023
China deploys three 'navigation' beacons in the South China Sea
The beacon placement is to "ensure the safety of ships' navigation and operations, China's Transport Ministry said.
Wed May 24 2023
New Road Tax structure for electric vehicles in the works - Loke
The Transport Ministry (MOT) is working on a new road tax structure for electric vehicles (EVs), said minister Anthony Loke.
Tue May 16 2023
Azam says ready to meet Loke over 'ignored' misconduct reports
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki will meet with Transport Minister Anthony Loke to explain the issue of ignored misconduct reports
Thu May 11 2023
Loke to meet MACC Chief over alleged misconduct involving agency
Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants to meet with the MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki to seek an explanation following a news report on alleged misconduct by staff of an agency.
Tue May 09 2023
Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid exodus
Indonesia's transport ministry has predicted up to 123 million people will travel for Eid this year.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Train disruption: Transport Ministry to continue monitoring culture of maintenance
The Transport Ministry will continue to monitor the culture of train maintenance randomly including the MRT to overcome the problem of frequent operation disruptions.
Fri Jan 13 2023
MOT to improve p-hailing services, ensure riders' safety - Anthony Loke
The Transport Ministry will improve goods and food delivery services using motorcycles (p-hailing) especially in ensuring riders' safety.
Thu Jan 05 2023
Transport Ministry reviewing five projects worth almost RM650 mln
The Transport Ministry has agreed to review five development projects with a total contract value of almost RM650 million so that they could be implemented via open or restricted tender.
Tue Dec 20 2022
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
![[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress")
[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