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Express Rail Link is slashing KLIA Transit fares by half for journeys to Putrajaya during the 69th National Day celebrations from August 29-31, enabling easier public access to festivities including the 2026 National Day Parade rehearsal and main event.
Malaysia's Land Public Transport Agency has granted taxi drivers the flexibility to license or replace vehicles with models other than the Proton S70 under the MADANI taxi renewal scheme, accommodating those with existing vehicles or financing difficulties.
Malaysia's government is moving to dramatically increase penalties for railway cable theft from RM1,000 to RM100,000 per offence. The amendment addresses a spike in theft cases causing RM50 million in losses across national rail networks and jeopardising project timelines.
Sabah's government has greenlit a RM70.6 million project to upgrade Jalan Lok Kawi into a four-lane dual carriageway, addressing mounting traffic pressures and safety concerns in the fast-growing Papar area.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says Penang Port is increasingly important for cross-border trade with southern Thailand, handling growing container volumes by rail. The port supports broader infrastructure development plans in the Malaysia-Thailand border region.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a court-ordered compensation mechanism for victims of drink-driving incidents. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook outlined how the scheme will function alongside current penalties.
Malaysia's Deputy Transport Minister revealed that nearly 70% of road accidents last year involved people aged 16 to 40, with the 16-20 age group recording the highest number at over 6,000 cases.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke unveiled Malaysia's ambitious plan to develop Port Klang's Third Terminal on Carey Island, a two-decade project designed to triple current capacity and establish the country as Southeast Asia's premier maritime hub.