AWANI Tonight: Essential factors to consider before public transport expansion
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan weighs on the vital steps to be taken before scaling Malaysia's public transport system further.
Tue Sep 10 2024
MUDA invites political parties to find solutions to peoples problems via ideas competition
Syed Saddiq said they could also present ideas on how to improve the public transport system, national education and workers' salary.
Fri Nov 11 2022
LRT collision, dark episode in country's public transport system history
The collision involving two trains on the Kelana Jaya LRT line was the first such incident in the system's 23 years of operation.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Transport ministry working on nationwide integrated transport policy - Wee
The Transport Ministry is working towards achieving a more integrated national transport system across Malaysia under the National Transport Policy (NTP) 2019-2030.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Buses Go Bio: The Green Route for Public Transport
With vast palm oil plantations, that produces biomethane as a by-product, Scanias David Lantz says that there is no better time to use biogas as fuel for Malaysias transport system.
Sun Sep 30 2018
Minister for London slams 'blanket ban' on Uber
A government minister has criticised the London authorities for deciding to strip Uber of its taxi licence.
Sat Sep 23 2017
Good public transport network enhances quality of life, generates economic growth - PM Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said a good network of public transport system can help to generate the country's economic growth besides improving the people's quality of life.
Fri Jul 07 2017
Govt open to suggestions to improve state public transport systems - Liow
The ministry would always be around to assist and support state governments on the matter, which he described as an important feature in boosting economic growth.
Sat Dec 17 2016
Najib launches SBK MRT Phase One
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today launched the first phase of Sungai Buloh-Kajang Mass Rapid Transit Kwasa Semantan, which became a milestone to the public transport system in Malaysia.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Land public transport system, policies to be more commuter-centric
The government aims to increase the public transport mode share of 22 percent in 2015 to 40 percent by 2020, Datuk Seri Najib Razak says.
Mon Oct 17 2016
Government firm on transforming public transport system: PM Najib
The Prime Minister says the second MRT line will inevitably push Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya to become world class cities.
Thu Sep 15 2016
British national arrested in Nairobi mall attack: London
British newspapers have speculated that Samantha Lewthwaite, the widow of one of the men who bombed the London transport system in 2005, was among the attackers.
Wed Sep 25 2013
25 dead as typhoon hits China, flight chaos in Hong Kong
Typhoon Usagi killed at least 25 people after crashing ashore in southern China, throwing the region's transport systems into chaos and leaving thousands of airline passengers stranded in Hong Kong.
Mon Sep 23 2013
Taxi drivers told to buck up
SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar tells Klang Valley cabbies to change attitude, wants taxi service to be on par with developed nations
Tue Nov 20 2012
India Delhi Metro receives JICA President award
India's rapid transport system, Delhi Metro, has been awarded with this year's Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Award for its contributions to Indo-Japan ties.
Tue Oct 30 2012
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024