TRANSIT notes this article in The Sun, in which Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Aziz gives details about the proposed Suruhanjaya Pengnagkutan Awam Darat or Land Public Transport Commission [TRANSIT: Public Land Transport Commission, which sounds better]. Nazri: Land Public Transport Commission to start June 1 (The Sun) Husna Yusop PUTRAJAYA ( Jan […]
Tag: Local Public Transport
Updates #37 1. Article: Sabah Railways also told to hurry up (Daily Express) – The Sabah Railways Department and contractors of the over RM300 million railway upgrading project from Tanjung Aru to Tenom have been urged to expedite its completion. For more information about Sabah State Railways, please see our recent post. 2. Article: Sleeping […]
Updated with details of proposed bus routes! As you know, TRANSIT has been following the work of the Urban Public Transport Panel in their efforts to meet the expectations of the National Key Result Area (NKRA) on Urban Public Transport The members of the Urban Public Transport Panel met during a 3 month period and […]
TRANSIT takes note of the marketing efforts undertaken by the Los Angeles Metro company, which is responsible for subway (MRT), light-rail, Bus-rapid transit and bus service in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Those familiar with Los Angeles in California, USA, would probably think first of Hollywood, then perhaps expressways and traffic congestion. Los Angeles is […]
TRANSIT takes note of this report by KOSMO Magazine, published on 13 January 2010 that gives an alternative view to the promises from RapidKL, Prasarana and the Minister of Transport. RapidKL mungkiri piagam sendiri – Bas tidak ikut jadual, tidak selesa, mengabaikan aspek keselamatan Oleh LUQMAN HAKIM AB. RAHIM, HISHAM IDRIS dan KUMARA SAPABATY berita@kosmo.com.my […]
Updated with additional articles about RapidBET 3 & 4 Updated with image of RapidBET 3 & 4 Updated with article about RapidBET 3 &4 RapidBET or “Bus Expressway Transit” was introduced to the residents of the Klang Valley on 12 January 2010, with two new routes from Kota Damansara and Cheras to KL. Information about […]
TRANSIT focuses more on Peninsular Malaysia and the Klang Valley but we are always interested in public transport throughout the country. Today we share some information about the Sabah State Railway, including the return of rail service to the line and future Commuter Services. Background Information Sabah State Railway (SSR) is a railway system and […]
TRANSIT took note of this article published on 01 January 2010…a new year’s resolution if there ever was one. Ong: 2010 will see transformation of Transport Ministry (The Star) Friday January 1, 2010 PETALING JAYA: This year will be a year of transformation for the Transport Ministry, Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said. Ong […]
Following the end of the public display (on 14 December 2009) for the Railway Scheme related to the extension of the LRT, a number of articles have appeared in the media highlighting the LRT project. TRANSIT took note of the following articles, all of which are interesting. Instead of posting the details, we will simply […]
The loud-mouthed minister (who was once was investigated in a scandal involving thousands of taxi permits giveaways to proxies) certainly did not mince his words when he likens the taxi drivers in Malaysia to that very inanimate thing that grosses all locals and tourists alike. Not as if TRANSIT, who champions for the greater good […]
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