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Commuter Train (EMU) Complaints - KTM Feedback KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Transit Facilities

Why are men using ‘women-only coaches’? And is it so wrong? (Update #1)

Updated with a new ‘investigative’ feature from the Star Metro news team! (Scroll down to the bottom of the page) TRANSIT noted this recent article which complains that male passengers are still using the ‘women-only’ coaches on the KTM Komuter trains. TRANSIT now has to wonder – what is it that is happening here? With […]

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Community Shuttle Bus Local Councils News & Events RapidPenang Socioeconomic Equity Stakeholders' Participation

Penang Gov’t approves more buses for B.E.S.T. (Update#1)

TRANSIT notes this article which states that the Penang government has approved an allocation for an additional 6 buses to operate the Bridge Express Shuttle Transit (B.E.S.T.) service between Sebarang Prai and the Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone. This is an increase of RM600,000 per year to the investment from the Penang Government to hire […]

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Community Shuttle Bus Feedback High Speed Rail Information JPJ / RTD KTM Electric Train Service Local Councils Monorail Nadi Putra (Putrajaya) News & Events Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

Updates #68

Updates #68 1. Letter: Upgrade facilities at stations now (The Star) – Lena Lim of Seremban complains about the inadequate facilities at the LRT and Komuter stations at the Bandar Tasik Selatan interchange. 2. Article: Homeless show their usefulness (The Star) – 22 homeless persons engaged in a gotong-royong community cleanup at the Klang Bus […]

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Comments on Government Complaints - Bus Services Feedback News & Events RapidKL Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus

Eight more routes for women-only buses

TRANSIT took note of the recent launch of an expanded RapidKL Women-only bus service by Minister for Women, Family & Community Development Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. RapidKL reports that 92% of 1,400 respondents to a poll commissioned by RapidKL “liked” the service and 94% wanted it expanded. TRANSIT has always felt a significant concern about the […]

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Comments on Government Community Shuttle Bus Facility Audit Feedback Local Councils News & Events Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Taxi

Hulu Selangor MP wants better public transport

TRANSIT took note of this recent article discussing comments and feedback by Hulu Selangor MP P. Kamalanathan on the public transport system in the north of Selangor. It was surprising enough to read of an MP taking a proactive step to examine the public transport system of his area, experience it for himself and give […]

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Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Feedback First Review Local Councils Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events Planning Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

MRT Update: Public Feedback on MRT looks interesting (Update #7)

Updated with more letters! See the latest letter from Sulaiman Hood of TTDI here! See the response from the Pro-Tem Committee set up by the TTDI Resident’s Association at this posting! Updated with more letters and articles! Updates with a good letter from Sulaiman Hood of TTDI! TRANSIT had been following the MRT project proposals […]

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Comments on Government Commuter Train (EMU) Complaints - Other Information KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events Socioeconomic Equity

KTM Update: Allegations of corruption in Komuter ticketing revamp

TRANSIT noted the recent allegations of corruption in the revamp of the KTM Komuter ticketing system, and recent news reports that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was investigating KTMB. The company that was awarded the tender was alleged to be “inexperienced and underqualified” [TRANSIT: As if that has never happened before in Malaysia. Just look […]

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Announcements Comments on Government Comments on Planning Express Bus (Intra-Urban) Feedback Information Local Councils Mass Transit Proposals News & Events RapidPenang Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Transit Demand Transit Infrastructure

‘Best’ news for Penang commuters?

TRANSIT took note of this creatively headlined article in the Star referring to the approval of the “Bridge Express Shuttle Transit” or “BEST” service which will begin operations on 1 March 2011

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Complaints - Other Express Bus (Intercity) Feedback KTM Antarabandar LPKP / CVLB News & Events Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure

Updates #66 (Sg Buloh ITT)

Updates #66 1. Article: Thumbs-up for Sg Buloh hub (Malay Mail) – A government source revealed the location of the north-bound Integrated Transport Terminal (ITT) in Sungai Buloh, linking the proposed express bus terminal not unsimilar to TBS with the proposed Sg Buloh – Kajang MRT line.

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Chartered/Tour Bus Comments on Government Commuter Train (EMU) Complaints - Bus Services Complaints - KTM Complaints - RapidKL Complaints - Taxi Economic Planning Unit Express Bus (Intercity) Feedback Information KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) Letters and Articles Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Money Better Spent Elsewhere News & Events RapidKL Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Updates

Updates #65

Updates #65 1. Article: Initiative to increase ridership (The Star) – a continuation of The Star’s updates on government investment through the Government Transformation Programme 2. Hotline Story: No refund for lost or stolen Rapidpass (Malay Mail) – details the experience of Kokila of KL who lost her Rapidpass TnG but was informed that Touch […]