Philippines town gives taxis a lift as floods become norm
Motorcycle taxi drivers have modified their vehicles to keep passengers dry and high above the floodwaters.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Dego Ride: Malaysia wants to emulate developed countries in disallowing motorcycle taxi services
Malaysia is emulating developed countries which do not use motorcycle taxi services to ensure the safety of road users, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Dego Ride service banned due to safety concerns of motorcyclists, pillion riders
Motorcycle taxi or Dego Ride service has been banned from operating on the country's roads due to factors affecting the safety of motorcyclists and pillion riders.
Thu Mar 16 2017
RTD to seize 'Dego Ride' motorcycles
Dego Ride service providers are today warned that their motorcycles will be sealed if they continue to offer the motorcycle taxi service which has been banned by the government.
Fri Feb 24 2017
Dego ride motorcycles to be seized - RTD
RTD Enforcement Division director Datuk V. Valluvan Veloo says they understood the motorcycle taxi operator will be back in operation despite the warnings and summonses that were issued.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Dego Ride ban gets Cabinet's nod - Liow
The Cabinet had left it to the ministry to decide on the matter and to explain to the public why the service had to cease.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Three 'Dego Ride' motorcycle owners issued summon
Three motorcycle owners were issued summonses by the Road Transport Department (RTD) yesterday for providing unauthorised motorcycle taxi service known as 'Dego Ride'.
Tue Feb 14 2017
SPAD has no power to stop Dego Ride service
Its chairman, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar said, however, the operator should be prepared to face legal action for operating without a license.
Tue Feb 14 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
Dego Ride still available despite stop order
Despite an order it cease operations with immediate effect as announced yesterday, the Dego Ride motorcycle taxi service appears to be still available here today.
Mon Feb 13 2017
Dego Ride service ordered to stop immediately - Liow
The Transport Ministry has ordered the Dego Ride or motorcycle taxi service to stop immediately because of safety factors.
Sun Feb 12 2017
Smell test for Indonesia's motorcycle taxi candidates
Aris Wahyudi, the founder of the newest motorcycle-sharing company, reckons he has found a unique way to win business: not-so-smelly drivers.
Mon Jan 11 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024