RapidKL has introduced RapidPass Pelajar, a pass for all students who are registered with any Malaysian school. Rapidpass Pelajar advertisement courtesy of RapidKL This initiative was mooted by TRANSIT back in 2006, as we believe that all students should be encouraged to use public transport. Currently, the CVLB requirement is that students in school uniform […]
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Update: Read about the official 17 March 2011 launching of the EcLiMo electric motorycle here! Some of the features & cost points have changed a great deal! You might not think, at first, that TRANSIT would support the idea of introducing electric motorcycles to the roads of Malaysia. After all, TRANSIT is involved in improving […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article commenting on plans to decentralize public transport in Kuching with a number of transport hubs. Kuching to get RM200 million transport hubs (NST) 2010/04/14 By Desmond Davidson KUCHING: The transport network here will be decentralised through a series of “suburb hubs” to be built in key residential areas. Housing […]
TRANSIT noted this article, providing an update on plans for a system of covered and air conditioned walkways in Kuala Lumpur, which is part of the KPI for the Federal Territories Ministry. Public walkways to offer more convenience (The Star) Thursday April 15, 2010 By BAVANI M PEDESTRIANS in Kuala Lumpur can soon enjoy a […]
TRANSIT notes this article in which the Railwaymen’s Union of Malaya has publicly opposed the handover of KTMB Headquarters to a private company for redevelopment. However, KTMB Managing Director Dr. Aminuddin says that no decision has been made. Group against decision to hand over KTM building to private sector (The Star) KUALA LUMPUR: The Railway […]
TRANSIT took note of three articles: Gombak integrated transport terminal will be open early next year (The Star; Transport hub for east revived (NST); Integrated Transport Terminal project will start in June, says minister (Malay Mail) which provide information about the status of the proposed Gombak Integrated Transport Terminal (located near Terminal Putra LRT station […]
Update: Please note that Bukit Jalil temporary terminal is now closed as of 16 April 2011 with the reopening of Puduraya! TRANSIT notes that the shift of intercity and express bus operations from Puduraya to the Bukit Jalil temporary terminal at Parking Lot F near the National Hockey Stadium began on Monday, 12 April. Please […]
The Land Public Transport Commission, known by its BM acronym SPAD, has been officially set loose to improve public transport in Malaysia. The Land Public Transport Act empowers SPAD to support the creation of independent Land Public Transport Forums to discuss public transport issues and generate feedback & suggestions to improve the planning, operations, management […]
TRANSIT notes this interesting article on 11 April: Japan donates coaches (The Star) or Japan offers 15 used coaches to KTMB for free (feed from Bernama, NST) KUALA LUMPUR: Fifteen train coaches offered free by the Japanese government will be used on the KTM inter-city route by September. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat […]
Updates #45 1. Article: Relocation of Puduraya bus terminal won’t affect service (Malay Mail) – UDA Mall Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Salamah Ismail comments on the shift of intercity bus service from the Puduraya terminal to a temporary terminal at Bukit Jalil. 2. Letter: Rapid Penang buses offer top service (NST) – Tai Lung […]
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