Govt to discuss proposal to expand BTHPRS to more bus, taxi operators - Yamani Hafez
The MOF will discuss with various stakeholders the proposal to expand the BTHPRS to bus and taxi operators who fail to obtain the assistance scheme.
Tue Nov 30 2021
PERMAI package provides relief for transport industry players
This will allow bus and taxi operators to restructure their financing and enjoy a 12-month moratorium and lower monthly repayments.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Taxi operators seek relief after earnings drop by 90 per cent in March
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and MCO has resulted in immense challenges to both taxi companies, as well as taxi drivers.
Sat Apr 04 2020
Singapore's ComfortDelGro buys majority stake in Uber unit
Singapore's top taxi operator will buy a 51 percent stake in a unit of Uber.
Sat Dec 09 2017
Langkawi taxi operators demonstrate against Uber, GrabCar
Ramli said both associations had sent a memorandum of protest to several key parties.
Mon Apr 10 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
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
Taxi operators told to improve service
Taxi operators in the country were today told to improve on their service if they are to compete with the e-hailing service such as Uber, Grabcar and Blacklane.
Sat Oct 08 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
No protest by taxi drivers today - PERPEKLI president
There will be no protest by taxi drivers in Kuala Lumpur today, says Federal Territory and Selangor Taxi Operators Association (PERPEKLI) president Datuk Aslah Abdullah.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Taxi operators suggest higher fare for Uber, MyTeksi and GrabCar
Taxi operators propose for the government to set a higher fare for Uber, MyTeksi and GrabCar service before allowing them to operate legally.
Tue Dec 29 2015
MCMC cannot block websites of online taxi operators - Jailani
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) cannot block websites of online taxi operators because they do not break the communication law.
Mon Nov 30 2015
SPAD sets up committee to look into effects of increase in fares to taxi operators
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has set up an improvement committee to looks into the effects of increased taxi fares to the national taxi industry players.
Wed Apr 22 2015
Coupon system abolition: Putrajaya taxi passengers drop
Putrajaya taxis have seen an average drop of 200 passengers per day, since the abolition of the coupon system on April 1, said Putrajaya and Selangor Taxi Operators Association.
Mon Apr 13 2015
Stiff competition from Uber, taxi drivers told to upgrade services - Taxi Association
Despite not having the required permits in accordance with local transportation laws, there are reasons why people still choose Uber services -- which taxi drivers could learn from.
Thu Sep 04 2014
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