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Malaysia's northern region is poised for a major logistics upgrade as the Penang International Logistics Aeropark expands air cargo operations. The project, backed by Malaysia Airports Holdings and Penang Development Corporation, aims to boost capacity and strengthen regional competitiveness.
Malaysia has finished upgrading the Gemas-Mentakab railway corridor at a cost of RM41.7 million, reinforcing the country's East-West rail connection and supporting increased freight movement.
Malaysia's opposition has demanded Transport Minister Anthony Loke provide full details of a RM178mil Vehicle Entry Permit contract reportedly awarded to a company connected to Nasir Baki, brother of former MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the Kampung Angtat MADANI rural development programme is not connected to state elections, emphasising it is a two-year-old nationwide government initiative implemented in phases.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has instructed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses to anyone caught riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, pledging equal enforcement regardless of political affiliation.
Malaysia's Road Transport Department will deploy more officers across KLIA's terminals for round-the-clock patrols targeting illegal taxi touts, responding to Ministry of Transport directives.