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Malaysia's Land Public Transport Agency has clarified that taxi drivers participating in the Teksi MADANI renewal programme can choose to license or replace vehicles with models other than the Proton S70 if they face financing difficulties.
Malaysia is moving to strengthen penalties for railway cable theft, with proposed fines rising to RM100,000 per offence from the current RM1,000. The government cites RM50 million in cumulative losses across rail networks.
Malaysia's cabinet has endorsed a new compensation mechanism for victims of drink-driving incidents. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook confirmed the system will impose court-ordered compensation alongside current criminal penalties.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to impose compensation on road offenders for accident victims, complementing existing penalties and tougher safety measures.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the government maintains a hands-off approach to management appointments at port companies, provided Malaysian shareholders retain majority control of at least 51 per cent.
Nearly 70% of Malaysia's road accidents last year involved people aged 16 to 40, with the 16-20 age bracket recording the most incidents. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah cited reckless driving and heavy vehicles as key factors.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has unveiled a RM100,000 allocation for Kampung Bukit Temiang under the MADANI Adopted Village Programme, funding community hall upgrades, roof repairs, and drainage improvements identified through resident consultations.
Thailand's CP Group has formally requested termination of its three-airport high-speed rail partnership with State Railway of Thailand, citing failure to secure investment promotion status and construction permits.
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Malaysia is pursuing development of Port Klang's Third Terminal on Carey Island to establish itself as Southeast Asia's leading maritime hub, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced. The project, which has received Cabinet in-principle approval, will be implemented over nearly two decades.
State-owned rail operator KTMB is deploying nearly 7,500 additional seats across Electric Train Service routes linking Kuala Lumpur and Johor ahead of this weekend's state election, with a 20 per cent fare reduction to encourage uptake.
Thailand is overhauling airport security nationwide following a Thai Airways flight attendant's arrest for drug trafficking in Australia. The government will enforce strict 'Zero Trust' policies requiring all airport staff and crew to undergo identical screening as passengers.
Malaysia's Smart Lane initiative on the North-South Expressway has reduced traffic congestion by 30 to 50 per cent since its 2023 rollout, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced in Parliament.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has injected an additional RM10 million into Malaysia's taxi replacement fund, signalling the imminent launch of a dedicated financing scheme for Proton S70 vehicles to modernise the cab industry.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced RM10 million in additional funding for a matching grant scheme designed to assist taxi operators in replacing older vehicles, addressing infrastructure modernisation in the transport sector.
The MADANI Government will request a meeting with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to address concerns raised by the Ruler regarding the LRT3 Shah Alam Line project, which has faced significant delays and cost increases.