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Express Bus Update: CVLB code to discipline bus operators

TRANSIT took note of a number of articles in the local media announcing that the CVLB will start enforcing its Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) code beginning March 2010 CVLB code to discipline bus operators (Malay Mail) Mandatory course for express bus operators (The Star) All 224 express bus operators will be required to attend […]

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Updates #39

Updates #39 1. Article: Ang pow for Rapid riders (NST) – RapidPenang will give out Ang Pow to their riders in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. 2. Article: Half fare for the elderly on Rapid Penang buses (The Star) – RapidPenang is phasing out their concession card for elderly passengers. Passengers will […]

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KL Monorail Station improvements

TRANSIT recently took notes of improvements to the klmonorail website in this posting. Today, we look at some of the changes that have been quietly made to the design of the KL Monorail stations. Station Signage New station signage placed at some stations is consistent with the new station code system which is to be […]

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2 months for decision on Rawang terminal

TRANSIT took note of this article on the new bus station in Rawang, which facing problems in getting bus and taxi operators to move to the station. Decision on new bus station in two months (The Star) Saturday January 30, 2010 By STUART MICHAEL A THOROUGH study must be done on traffic flow at the […]

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KTM Update: KTMB chairman says more needs to be done to serve commuters better

TRANSIT took note of this article, provided by Malaysian national news agency Bernama and carried by various local media. In the article, KTMB Chair Mohd. Dzin Mohamed (himself the former Minister of Works) comments on the problems that the urban rail transit networks are facing. KTMB chairman says more needs to be done to serve […]

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KTM Update: KTMB replies to Jeremy Vinesh’s complaint

The letter by Jeremy Vinesh describing a service disruption on KTM Komuter services grabbed the attention of many people.  TRANSIT immediately asked Jeremy to provide more information, which he did, and we followed up with KTM over the month of December. TRANSIT received this letter from KTM about the results of their investigation on January […]

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CVLB’s hotline to operate 24-hours in three months

TRANSIT took note of the following article regarding the CVLB’s Hotline: CVLB’s 24-hour hotline to operate in three months (The Star) NUSAJAYA: The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board’s (CVLB) 1-800-88-96000 hotline will ope­rate round-the-clock in three months. Board chairman Datuk Halimah Sadique said this would enable the public to lodge complaints against errant bus and taxi […]

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Photos of KTM Sentul-Batu Caves extension

Readers may recall our recent posting on Thaipusam shuttle train services operated by KTM. The KTM line from Sentul to Batu Caves has been double tracked and electrified but unfortunately, the interior work at all the stations has not been completed.  The full work will only be completed in March and the Sentul-Batu Caves extension […]

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KL – Kuantan High Speed Railroad to begin in May 2010? No way, says TRANSIT (Update#1)

Updated with additional comments! TRANSIT took note of this article on Nanyang.com the online portal of the Nanyang Siang Pau newspaper, regarding the proposed KL-Kuantan High Speed Rail link. Let’s just be frank. Despite what you will read below and despite what you may have heard, the KL-Kuantan High Speed Rail Link is not happening […]

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Klang MP comments on Klang Sentral (again)

In response to the issues related to Klang Sentral, please note this Media Statement from Klang MP Charles Santiago, issued 28 January 2010. Kenyataan Media Ahli Parlimen Klang Charles Santiago di Klang pada 28hb Jan 2010 Press Member of Parliament for Klang Charles Santiago in Klang on 28th January 2010Penubuhan Jawatankuasa Bebas Untuk Mengkaji Stesen […]