Transport Minister Ong Tee Keat, who is also the head of Urban Public Transport for the Prime Minister’s Key Result Area of Public Transport, took the bus yesterday. Yes, we are shocked too. You can read all about his short trip from Taman Midah to Taman Maluri in the article and blog posting below. Public […]
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Updates #27 1. Article: Thai train derails, killing eight (The Star) – a train from Trang bound for Bangkok derailed near the town of Hua Hin. 2. Update: Subang Alam – Putra Heights residents have updated their blog on the LRT extension – http://saphlrttaskforce.blogspot.com/ 3. Letter: Improve Cheras transport system (Malay Mail) – another letter in support […]
TRANSIT has been following the Public Display for the extensions of the Kelana Jaya and Ampang LRT lines. Because of the importance of giving the public a proper voice and help air out concerns for public transport users, TRANSIT has given support to residents of Bandar Sunway, Putra Heights, USJ and Subang Jaya in their […]
TRANSIT issued this statement regarding the application for Judicial Review by Metrobus Nationwide Sdn. Bhd. on RapidKL’s daily pass fares. This case will be mentioned today by the KL High Court. Whatever happens, the decision will be significant for public transport in Malaysia. TRANSIT has not received any comment from RapidKL or Prasarana on this […]
Updates #26 1. Article: Stuck with old fares (Malay Mail) – Questions why the CVLB has allowed exorbitant coupon parking rates to remain in certain busy areas of Kuala Lumpur. [TRANSIT: We believe that the best solution for coupon rates is to have government regulated and monitored coupon stands] 2. Two interesting sources on the […]
TRANSIT earlier received a request from a reporter from the Star to comment on walkways and pedestrian bridges in and around KL. The article below reflects the research and reports. Pedestrian crossings not as safe as expected 17 September 2009 By LIM CHIA YING PEDESTRIAN bridges, walkways and underground tunnels can be a boon to […]
Updates #25 1. Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib visits Puduraya and comments on the facelift: Puduraya facelift gets Najib’s nod (NST) Najib Happy With Improvement At Puduraya Terminal (Bernama) PM tinjau lagi Puduraya (Utusan) 2. A major service disruption on the Ampang LRT line on 16 September causes confusion Commuter confusion on LRT (The Star) LRT […]
Updates #24 1. Article: All Malaysians welcome to PM’s Raya open house (The Star) – the event will be held in the Prime Minister’s official residence, Seri Perdana in Precinct 10 Putrajaya. Shuttle bus service will be provided from Putrajaya Sentral Station and Dataran Putra (next to Putra Masjid). [TRANSIT: We hope that these shuttle buses […]
TRANSIT has been following the introduction of new petrol and diesel standards to the market with great interest – because cleaner fuels mean cleaner buses, lower emissions, more efficiency (and lower costs) and they are better for the environment! Stuck with dirty diesel (The Star) Friday September 11, 2009 WHY NOT? BY WONG SAI WAN […]
TRANSIT takes note of a proposal from a developer to build an “intercity” bus terminal in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya (near Sg. Buloh & Bandar Sri Damansara) Damansara Damai to get new intercity bus terminal soon (The Star) Friday September 11, 2009 By FAZLEENA AZIZ A NEW intercity bus terminal called Wan’s Terminal will be […]
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