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Website for Terminal Bersepadu Selatan is www.tbsbts.com.my

TRANSIT has noted the addition of a website for Terminal Bersepadu Selatan Bandar Tasik Selatan (South Integrated Terminal @South Lake Town). The website address is http://www.tbsbts.com.my

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Again, Melaka gov’t railroads its way to nowhere

TRANSIT is not too surprised to hear the latest news on the award of 40km tramway project to SAAG Consolidated. The local oil and gas player, which we doubt has any experience in transit projects (let alone trams), has its share price almost doubled in a week preceding the bid award.

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‘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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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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TRANSIT comments on the “low-tech” issues at the new “high-tech” bus terminal (Update #3)

Update: CVLB Chairperson Halimah Sadique has made it clear that she wants all operators to move to TBSBTS by 15 January 2011! Update: On the 3rd day of operations, the terminal is still relatively empty! Update: TRANSIT has added some new articles & commentary! Below are the comments from TRANSIT on the recent issues at […]

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TRANSIT to DBKL: Pedestrian bridges do not solve jaywalking deaths

The Star reports on issuance of summonses for pedestrians who cross the road without using the pedestrian bridges by the City Hall’s Road Safety Depart­ment officers. Seven booked for jaywalking KUALA LUMPUR: Seven people were summoned for dashing across the road rather than using the pedestrian bridge during the first half hour of a road […]

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KTM Update: ETS to Sg. Gadut by Christmas? Maybe he meant, Christmas 2011?

Back in November 2010, TRANSIT read of comments by Minister of Transport Kong Cho Ha that KTM’s Electric Train Service would reach Sg. Gadut by December 25, Christmas Day. We highlighted those comment in this post, KTM Update: Can Sg. Gadut station be ready by Christmas 2010? which also included information about the extension of electric […]

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Bandar Tasik Selatan terminal to open – once gov’t gets its act together! (Update #1)

Update: We now know the ‘face saving solution’ that the government has chosen – the terminal will open on 1 January with no retail lots and almost no bus services. Perfect!!!! The members of TRANSIT are stunned and confused to read of the “disagreement” between the DBKL and Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board on one side, […]

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Puduraya facelift project delayed but 95% complete (they say)

TRANSIT noted the following article giving us the only real update on the Puduraya renovation & facelift that we have had in months: Puduraya Facelift Delayed (The Star) The rainy season has caused a delay in the completion of the upgrading works of the Puduraya bus terminal. UDA Holdings Bhd chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed […]

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LRT station Sri Rampai opens Friday, 24 December 2010 (Update #2)

Updated with additional photos include aerial, exterior and interior photos! TRANSIT notes that LRT station Sri Rampai (KJ4) on the Kelana Jaya line, was opened to the public on Friday, 24 December 2010. More information and photos after the jump!