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KTM Update: KTM Subsidiary ETS Sdn. Bhd. looking for train “stewardess”

TRANSIT took note of this advertisement calling for interested candidates for the position of “stewardess” for the new ETS between Seremban-KL-Ipoh. Interviews will take place on December 15, the same day as the Handover Ceremony for the ETS trainset, at Kuala Lumpur station. TRANSIT Says: TRANSIT encourages interested parties to apply for the position advertised. […]

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PAC finds no irregularities in Rawang-Ipoh EDT project overrun

TRANSIT notes this article that says that, according to the Public Accounts Committee, their investigation of the RM1.14 billion overrun of the Rawang-Ipoh Electrification & Double Tracking (EDT) project has shown no financial irregularities. Article: Azmi: No irregularities found in rail project (NST) Letter: Double-tracking project cost overrun: Let’s have the details (Malaysiakini) TRANSIT Says: […]

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KTM Update: Handover ceremony & display of KTMB’s new ETS train (Update 1)

Updated with a press statement from TRANSIT (at the bottom of this posting) The people at KTM have graciously invited TRANSIT to attend the acceptance ceremony for the new ETS train at Kuala Lumpur station on 15 December 2009. The ceremony takes place from 9:00 am – 12:00 am but the train will remain at […]

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New KTM train finally arrives (Update 2)

TRANSIT is happy to report that the newest KTM trainset has finally arrived in Malaysia. TRANSIT received the photos below, showing the train’s departure from Korea. We have now learned that the train has arrived at WestPort (Port Klang) and will soon be handed over to KTMB. Update 2 – TRANSIT has been invited to […]

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KTM Update: Shocking letter about KTM service! (Update #4)

eThe members of TRANSIT were shocked to read the following letter from Jeremy Vinesh that alleges poor maintenance of a KTM Komuter train and negligence from a KTMB employee. Update 4: The response from KTM was posted here. Update 3: an interesting letter has been written to the Star in response to Jeremy Vinesh Update […]

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KTM Update: Former MD speaks up

The former Managing Director of KTM Berhad Radzak Abdul Malek has written the following letter published in the local media, explaining the purchase of the controversial DMU trainsets and the allegations of impropriety. KTMB’s DMU purchase aboveboard, reasonable (Malaysiakini) 18 November 2009 Radzak Abdul Malek I refer to media reports about KTM Bhd’s purchase of Diesel […]

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Who you gonna call? KTM!

This short letter in the Sun today highlighted a way that we can participate in improving the quality of KTM service. Just give them a call. Try KTM hotline for results I URGE those using KTM Komuter to save its hotline number, 03-22671200, in their handphones. They can call this hotline when: » The train […]

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KTM Update: Allegations over the purchase of DMUs by KTM

TRANSIT has been following the controversy over the purchase of Diesel Multiple Unit Trains by KTMB. We received the following information from an unnamed (but very well informed) source about the purchase of second-hand Diesel Multiple Unit trains by KTM Berhad, which makes the following allegations: The Minister of Transport himself made a personal request […]

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KTM Update: Controversy over the purchase of DMUs

As you know, TRANSIT has been following the controversial purchase of 4 Diesel Multiple Unit trains by KTMB. The purchase has already been questioned by MPs in Parliament. There are also allegations that the purchase had been rejected multiple times by the board of KTMB, and actually pushed through by the Minister of Transport. Read […]

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KTM Update: MPs question purchase of DMUs

Malaysian parliamentarians questioned the value and thinking behind the purchase of Diesel Multiple Unit trainsets at a cost of RM30 million. Purchase of DMU trains questionable, MAAC asked to probe (Bernama) [TRANSIT: versi Bahasa Malaysia dari Utusan di sini.] KUALA LUMPUR Nov.10 — The Transport Ministry again became the focus of debate in the Dewan Rakyat when […]