School bus fare hike will not be burdensome to parents, says FSBAM president
School bus associations have given an assurance that they will not burden parents with an impending fare hike.
Sun May 29 2022
No rise in bus fare but 10% surcharge allowed for festive season - SPAD
The government has not agreed for a hike in express bus fares but a 10 percent increase is allowed for the festive season, SPAD chairman Syed Hamid Albar says.
Wed Jun 24 2015
Government urged to finalise express bus fare increase before Ramadan
The Malay Express Bus Operators Association Peninsular Malaysia (Pembawa) is appealing to the government to finalise the fare increase for express buses before Ramadan.
Fri May 08 2015
Bus fares fixing not subject to fuel prices - Nancy Shukri
The fixing of bus fares is not only subjected to fuel price alone, but also depends on several other costs.
Tue Mar 31 2015
Umno Youth object hike in taxi and express bus fares
The Umno Youth today objected the increase in taxi and express bus fares announced by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).
Thu Mar 19 2015
SPAD announces hike in taxi and express bus fares
The new fare for the taxi services will take into effect immediately while for express buses will begin on May 15.
Thu Mar 19 2015
FOMCA wants SPAD to fix school bus fares
FOMCA wants the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to set a ceiling for school bus fares to prevent operators from raising them.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Bus association lauds subsidy removal, but wants deregulated fares
Pan Malaysia Bus Operators Association Datuk Asfar Ali wants market forces to determine bus fares to allow express bus operators cope with higher costs following the removal of subsidies.
Mon Nov 24 2014
MyCC warns school bus operators on price fixing
The Malaysia Competition Commission's recent warning against price-fixing by school bus operators appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
Thu Oct 23 2014
Mixed reaction from parents on SPAD's move to scrap ceiling price of school bus fares
SPAD's decision to scrap the ceiling price for school bus fares, received mixed reactions from the public.
Sun Oct 05 2014
SPAD scraps ceiling price for school bus fares
Through this new approach, it is up to the parents, the schools and the bus operators to determine the fares.
Fri Oct 03 2014
No hike in express bus fares, additional 10 per cent charge extended - SPAD
The decision was taken after scrutinizing the operating costs such as fuel, wages and maintenance costs that will increase due to rise in fuel prices.
Sat Sep 07 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024