TRANSIT took note of this article which describes the prototypes of Rapid Penang’s accessible bus fleet. 200 of these buses, (most of which are Scania K-Series models – similar to buses operated by SBS Transit in Singapore) are expected to arrive in the next few months. TRANSIT has spoken to Scania, the provider of the […]
Category: Comments on Government
This article in the Star today describes concerns over the proposed extension of the Ampang Line from Seri Petaling through Bukit Jalil. Residents claim proposed LRT lines too close to homes 27 April 2009 By BAVANI M MORE than a hundred residents living in Taman Esplanad in Bukit Jalil Kuala Lumpur staged a peaceful protest […]
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib visited the Masjid Jamek/Masjid India area of Kuala Lumpur today to carry out another of his turun padang + photo opportunity weekends. His visit to the area was notable for his use of the LRT and was published in the NST and the Star Newspaper (below): Najib wants immediate […]
According to this article in the newspaper, the Selangor government will be visiting the 12 local councils to discuss local issues. The schedule is as follows: • Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) – April 26 • Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) – May 3 • Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) – May 10 • Klang […]
This information was in the newspaper today and elicited a laugh from the people at TRANSIT. CVLB hotline, SMS scrapped PUTRAJAYA: The Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board’s complaint system via its hotline 1800-88-9600 and SMS 39900 has been scrapped, said chairman Datuk Markiman Kobiran. However, he said the public could still send their complaints to aduanlpkp@mecd.gov.my […]
TRANSIT also noted this article in the Malay Mail which gives details on who the CVLB will be reporting to in the Prime Minister’s Department – Nazri Abdul Aziz. It appears that Nazri is wasting no time in requesting answers from the CVLB. When will he request the resignation of Markiman Kobiran, the hapless director […]
TRANSIT came across this article in the Malay Mail today indicating that government-linked bus operator RapidKL has given up on the Klang Sentral bus terminal. RapidKL dumps RM12m Klang Sentral Company can’t run profitably with just 20-passenger average, it says Nevash Nair Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 07:28:00 AN average of 20 passengers during peak hours. […]
MECD and CVLB In the wake of the dissolution of the MECD and movement of the CVLB, some people may ask, ‘why was the commercial vehicles licensing board part of the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD)?’ The answer is simple – The purpose of the MECD is to create entrepreneurship opportunities for Malaysians […]
Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib Razak disclosed yesterday that the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) will be placed under the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) in the Prime Minister’s Department (PMD). In addition, the National Land Transport Commission (SPAD) will also be placed under the EPU in the PMD. CVLB to come under Prime Minister’s Department“Similarly, […]
More disabled-friendly public transport ordered KUALA LUMPUR: Agencies under the Transport Ministry, including KTM Bhd, have been directed to come out with more facilities to make it easier for the disabled who use public transport. Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said yesterday there was still room for improvement in the facilities provided for the […]
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