Special body would investigate road crashes nationwide

SUBANG JAYA, July 15 — The government is adopting a targeted approach to narrow the country’s trade deficit in the services sector, particularly in transport services, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand remain committed to advancing the integration of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) as a key strategy to mitigate the impacts of global uncertainties and strengthen regional stability and resilience.

SEPANG, June 24 — Malaysia will organise the inaugural Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 from November 11 to 13 to gather industry players in transport and logistics.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, June 19 — The preliminary investigation by the Transport Ministry (MOT) into a deadly crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and an overloaded tipper lorry has revealed alarming lapses in safety compliance. Among the significant findings of the May 13...

BANGKOK, May 2 — Malaysia and Thailand will set up a ministerial-level transport committee to discuss bilateral policies and related issues as part of efforts to strengthen the transport sector in both countries.

SEREMBAN, Sept 29 — The Transport Ministry will continue to tighten and expand the integrated operation on heavy vehicles, including lorries, to ensure that drivers comply with the rules and are not driving under the influence of drugs.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The government is considering a new model by using the leasing method for products and assets for transportation services, such as trains to maximize their lifespan.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Nov 10 — In a move towards being a carbon-neutral state, electric vehicles (EVs) will be introduced into Selangor’s public transport system from January next year, says Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the initiative will integrate EVs into the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Malaysia is calling for regional integration to reduce social disparities and trade barriers among Asian countries.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said low ridership and its consequent lack of profit are primary reasons why companies are hesitant to offer transportation services in Malaysia's rural regions. However, he said the government remains open...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The manufacturing sector’s sales value has returned to positive, recording 3.3 per cent growth year-on-year to RM146.8 billion in May this year, bolstered by the strong growth in among others, transport equipment and other manufacturers, non-metallic mineral products and electric and electronics products, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 30 — Over 60 million passengers have used the Smart Selangor Bus service since the state administration introduced the free service in 2015, according to recent data released by the state administration. In a Facebook post yesterday, state executive...

SEPANG, March 20 — An open payment system for transport services, especially those under Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, will be implemented soon, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

PETALING JAYA, Sept 16 — University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has become the first hospital to use a Malaysian-made Portable Negative Pressure Isolation Carrier (Isopod) which can be used to transport highly contagious Covid-19 patients in ambulances.

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — Applications for the one-off financial assistance of RM500 for taxi and bus drivers, provided under the Malaysian Economic and Rakyat’s Protection Assistance Package (Permai) can be made through the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad).