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Train operations on Johor's Kulai–Kempas route faced significant delays after a lorry skidded near railway tracks, triggering a power supply failure. KTMB deployed shuttle buses and offered fare adjustments to affected passengers.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad extends its Southern Shuttle service to Paloh from August 8, connecting seven stations across central Johor with 10 daily trips and promotional fares of RM7.70.
Rapid KL has prolonged the gratis travel period on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line until August 14, allowing more commuters to familiarize themselves with the new rapid transit corridor linking Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu has delivered impressive first-half results, welcoming 13.2 million passengers and generating RM296 million in revenue. The turnaround reflects strategic investments in high-speed services and freight operations.
Malaysia's rail operator KTMB is laying on extra Komuter and ETS trains over three days to support voters travelling to Negeri Sembilan for the state election on August 1, 2026.
Authorities have arrested two express bus drivers at Gua Musang rest stop in Kelantan on suspicion of methamphetamine possession. The drugs were reportedly concealed behind the driver's seat during a routine operation.
A sports car fire on Singapore's East Coast Parkway triggered heavy congestion Thursday evening, with authorities closing lanes near Changi. Multiple bus services were delayed up to 25 minutes.
Rail services across the Klang Valley and southern corridors ground to a halt after a construction structure collapsed onto KTM tracks, damaging critical overhead power infrastructure and affecting thousands of commuters.
Bangkok's Airport Rail Link resumed full operations Wednesday evening after technicians repaired a faulty track switch at the Khlong Tan maintenance depot. The line had been disrupted throughout the day.
Malaysia's new Seremban Sentral railway station has reached 35 per cent completion and is on track to open in March 2027. The RM100 million integrated transport hub will feature modern facilities, green building design, and capacity for 30,000 daily passengers initially.
Police arrested a man for illegally entering the Shah Alam Line track area at Jalan Meru Station in Kuala Lumpur, causing temporary disruption to Rapid KL train operations during morning hours.
Kuala Lumpur has inaugurated a major transport hub at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, consolidating 30 bus operators and serving 3,000 daily passengers initially, with capacity to expand to 10,000.
Kuala Lumpur's new LaLaport Transportation Hub officially launched today, positioned to serve up to 10,000 passengers daily through integrated connections between rail, buses, and e-hailing services at the Hang Tuah interchange.
Rapid KL confirmed that a defective train component triggered a contact with the power conductor on LRT3's Shah Alam Line on July 4, creating sparks and a loud sound. No passengers were injured, and the train underwent inspection before returning to service.
Malaysia's national railway operator KTMB is deploying additional Electric Train Service capacity on the southern corridor during the Johor state election weekend, coupled with a significant fare reduction to facilitate voter movement.
The Penang Island City Council is investing RM900,000 annually to operate free shuttle buses connecting central Penang to major hospitals, aiming to reduce congestion and encourage public transport use among patients and caregivers.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has highlighted the Shah Alam Line LRT3 as proof of the MADANI Government's dedication to modernising Malaysia's public transport infrastructure and enhancing commuter experiences.
Singapore police have issued conditional warnings to two boys, aged 11 and 12, who broke into a restricted cabin aboard a North-South Line MRT train in February. The incident, caught on video and widely shared online, triggered an onboard alarm.
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line launched successfully on June 29, drawing praise from commuters for comfort and efficiency. Users and accessibility advocates have suggested improvements including better Braille signage and women-only coaches.
Prasarana has launched the LRT3 Shah Alam Line with expectations of 5,000 to 10,000 passengers on opening day. The line offers free travel through July 31 and aims to reach 67,000 daily riders within its first year.
Malaysia's newly launched LRT3 Shah Alam Line possesses adequate capacity to handle commuter demand through 2040, with current infrastructure able to serve 223,560 passengers daily against initial year projections of 67,000.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced free LRT3 Shah Alam Line rides for one month starting June 29, with students and commuters welcoming the move to reduce transport costs and trial the new service.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line tomorrow, a 37.8-kilometre transit corridor featuring 20 stations from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia.