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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that the Federal Government will provide funding for Johor's Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project, as private sector financing alone has proven insufficient for the mega infrastructure initiative.
Kansas City is deploying facial recognition on public buses to identify banned riders and missing persons, positioning itself as a bellwether for AI surveillance in transport. Privacy advocates warn the technology could expand beyond its stated scope.
Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised the newly operational Shah Alam Line LRT3 as evidence of the MADANI Government's commitment to modernizing public transport infrastructure across the Klang Valley.
The Selangor State Government is prioritising the completion of connectivity infrastructure around Shah Alam Line LRT3 stations, addressing issues at Dato' Menteri and Shah Alam Stadium stations involving pedestrian facilities and crossings.
The new LRT3 Shah Alam Line has launched successfully with commuters praising its efficiency and comfort. However, accessibility advocates have identified gaps in services for persons with disabilities that warrant urgent attention.
Prasarana's new LRT3 Shah Alam Line began operations with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 passengers on its opening day. The transport operator projects daily ridership will climb to 67,000 within the first year, supported by a one-month free-ride promotional period.
Malaysia's newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line possesses adequate capacity to serve commuters through 2040, with daily ridership expected to reach 219,000 by that year, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah confirmed.
Malaysia's LRT3 Shah Alam Line launches a month-long free fare trial from June 29 to July 31, allowing commuters to experience the new service without cost while reducing transport expenses for students and working professionals.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line on Sunday, comprising 20 stations across 37.8 kilometres and serving approximately two million residents in the corridor.
Selangor's Menteri Besar has directed local authorities to review public transport connectivity issues, pledging additional state funding for improved pedestrian infrastructure and service gaps identified on social media.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed the Shah Alam LRT3 line will begin operations on Monday, June 29, following an official launch ceremony on Sunday to be officiated by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will formally inaugurate the LRT3 Shah Alam line this Sunday, with the new route commencing regular operations the following day.
A train collision north of London has killed a driver and hospitalised 28 people, including nine in critical condition. UK accident investigators are examining the incident.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says diesel trains operating the Southern Shuttle service in Johor are a temporary arrangement. New EMU trains will replace them within two to three years, with the ministry committing RM11-15 million annually in subsidies.
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Malaysia's state railway operator Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad has deployed supplementary ETS train services to accommodate heightened passenger demand from Johor voters during the upcoming election period, with ticket sales opening immediately.
State railway operator KTMB is deploying additional ETS train capacity to enable voters to return home for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, with enhanced booking options across multiple platforms.
Johor's new Shuttle Selatan rail service launched today, connecting Kulai, JB Sentral and Pasir Gudang. The initiative is projected to benefit over two million residents and features subsidised travel cards to encourage public transport adoption.
Johor's Menteri Besar has stressed the importance of the E-ART project in tackling anticipated traffic congestion when the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link starts operating next year.
Five Kelana Jaya Line passengers were hurt when a train's automatic safety system triggered an emergency stop near Dang Wangi Station on Monday evening, causing a standing passenger to lose balance.
The Aerotrain service at KLIA Terminal 1 will resume full 24-hour operations from June 1, Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook announced, after completing a comprehensive action plan implemented since November 2025.
Four train cars involved in a derailment incident near Chan Sow Lin Station on the Ampang/Sri Petaling Line have been successfully recovered and transported back to the depot for detailed inspection.
The Penang Port Commission is providing free ferry rides between two terminals on May 31 and June 1 to mark Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's official birthday, aiming to reduce congestion and promote public transport.
Malaysia's transport authorities face mounting pressure to enact comprehensive railway safety reforms after a recent LRT derailment. Experts warn that superficial responses will fail to prevent future incidents and damage public confidence in the transit system.
The Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT line is expected to resume normal operations by June 3 following a train derailment near Chan Sow Lin station. Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced an independent investigation into the incident.
Malaysia's Land Public Transport Agency has opened a formal investigation into an LRT derailment near Chan Sow Lin station. The agency has instructed Prasarana to submit a comprehensive report as authorities examine maintenance, safety systems and operational procedures.
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The Land Public Transport Agency has initiated an investigation into an LRT derailment near Chan Sow Lin station and is demanding a comprehensive report from Rapid KL on the incident.
Thousands of passengers stranded by today's Ampang/Sri Petaling LRT disruption have urged rail operators and government bodies to implement tougher preventive measures against recurring service failures.
A 44-year-old woman received a five-day jail sentence for shoving an eight-year-old girl against a wall at a Singapore MRT station after the child accidentally bumped into her.
Singapore's SMRT will strengthen pest control operations at train stations and depots following a video of a rat aboard an East-West Line train that went viral online.
Saudi Arabia's Madinah Bus has announced special shuttle services connecting key transport hubs to the Prophet's Mosque and Quba Mosque during Arafah Day and Eid Al-Adha celebrations to streamline pilgrim access.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd has expanded its passenger capacity to an unprecedented 347,000 seats for the Aidiladha-Wesak long holiday period, marking the largest offering in the company's operational history.