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Updates #31

Updates #31 1. Article: Traffic plan questioned (The Star) – 3 Pakatan Rakyat MPs in the Federal Territory are questioning traffic plans for Brickfields. [TRANSIT: You can see slides showing the proposal here. We have covered this topic at 2 posts, in Updates #29 and a commentary when the proposal was made. As always we […]

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Let’s save Petaling Jaya with public transport!

TRANSIT noted a very interesting set of articles in The Star Metro section on 26 October, which focus on the issues of public transport in Petaling Jaya. Pushing the need for better public transport Close encounter with PJ’s community bus service The articles scored a point with many of the people at TRANSIT, who wonder […]

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Proposed ‘Sentral’ Terminal for Petaling Jaya – TRANSIT has a better idea

TRANSIT took note of this story in the Star Metro, Developer proposes public transportation hub in Kota Damansara to address traffic woes. The article suggests that the proposal was well-received by the Datuk Bandar (Mayor) of Petaling Jaya, Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman. TRANSIT does not support the idea of a single ‘sentral’ public transport hub […]

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6 new LRT trains to operate in December (maybe)

TRANSIT takes note of this article, “6 new LRT trains to operate in December” which announces information about the government’s plans to improve service on the Kelana Jaya LRT line. There is also information about the proposals for KTM Komuter service. 6 tren baru LRT beroperasi Disember (Bernama) English version: Six New LRT Trains Will […]

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Will SPAD become a bureaucratic monster?

Will SPAD become a bureaucratic monster? In the 2010 Budget, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib announced that the Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (Public Land Transport Commission) would be formed in mid-2010 as part of the government’s committment to improve public transport. We know that the Public Land Transport Commission will combine the duties of the […]

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Public Display of Seremban – Gemas Electrification & Double Tracking

Yesterday, TRANSIT took note of the announcement of the public display for the Seremban – Gemas Electrification & Double Tracking project. Today, TRANSIT shares with you a great deal of information about the project which can be found at the project website. Alignment Map Click here for a larger view of the map above. Station […]

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Public displays for 2 more rail projects!

TRANSIT takes note of the announcement of more public displays for railway projects in Malaysia. First, we have the public display of the Seremban – Gemas double tracking and electrification. To review the plans and send feedback on the Seremban – Gemas double-tracking & electrification, visit or contact any of the following government bodies: Jabatan […]

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RapidKL bus drivers display ID tags and show courtesy (shocking or not?)

We at TRANSIT had to laugh when we saw the headline in the Star Metro today. RapidKL bus drivers display ID tags and show courtesy Monday November 2, 2009 By BAVANI M BUS drivers are smiling more these days and are actually getting pats on their backs from commuters who appreciate their service, while commuters […]

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Double-track rail job next PAC target

TRANSIT takes note of this article regarding the controversy over the Auditor General’s Report 2008, in which numerous government agencies were cited for overspending and wastage, including KTMB, Prasarana and the Terengganu government. Double-track rail job next PAC target (NST) 2009/10/30 THE Public Accounts Committee has its sight fixed on irregularities revealed in the recent […]

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Will KTM Komuter get worse before it gets better? (Update #1)

Update #1: The switch to 15 minute peak hour and 30-minute off-peak frequencies has been delayed. Our last posting on KTM discussed the announcement of the plan by KTMB to purchase 4 used Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) trains for the KTM Komuter service. You may also note the plan to purchase 8 new EMU trainsets […]