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Malaysia's national rail operator KTMB is launching an expanded Southern Shuttle service from August 8, extending beyond its initial routes to connect Paloh with JB Sentral across seven stations. The initiative aims to boost mobility and support cross-border commuting.
Malaysia's Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad posted strong financial gains in the first half of 2026, with passenger numbers climbing 8% to 13.2 million and revenue surging to RM296 million from RM206 million year-on-year.
Malaysia's national rail operator is deploying 18 additional KTM Komuter and 30 extra ETS trains across three days to facilitate voter movement ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1, 2026.