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On track for a comprehensive commuter rail network

On track for a comprehensive commuter rail network

17 March 2023 – Integration of the Putrajaya Line with other services at Putrajaya Sentral and various interchanges for a comprehensive commuter rail network… Continue reading On track for a comprehensive commuter rail network

PM: Traffic jams affect productivity

PM: Traffic jams affect productivity

17 March 2023 – Traffic jams have become a major inconvenience and affects productivity which results in losses to the country, says PM of Malaysia… Continue reading PM: Traffic jams affect productivity

Urban rail network a reality after almost a decade

Urban rail network a reality after almost a decade

17 March 2023 – An urban rail network that took nearly a decade to build is finally open for full service between Kwasa Damansara & Putrajaya Sentral… Continue reading Urban rail network a reality after almost a decade

OKU-friendly Putrajaya MRT a hit among users

OKU-friendly Putrajaya MRT a hit among users

17 March 2023 – Commuters describe the opening of the Putrajaya MRT Line, which services areas are difficult to access using public transport is OKU-friendly… Continue reading OKU-friendly Putrajaya MRT a hit among users

Free rides for MRT Putrajaya Line from 3pm today to March 31

Free rides for MRT Putrajaya Line from 3pm today to March 31

16 March 2023 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced free rides on the MRT Putrajaya Line starting at 3pm, March 16 until March 31, 2023… Continue reading Free rides for MRT Putrajaya Line from 3pm today to March 31

Putrajaya MRT line expected to serve 100,000 commuters by year end

Putrajaya MRT line expected to serve 100,000 commuters by year end

16 March 2023 – The Putrajaya Mass Rail Transit (MRT) line that was launched today, is expected to attract 80000 to 100000 commuters by year end… Continue reading Putrajaya MRT line expected to serve 100,000 commuters by year end

Free rides on Putrajaya Line till March 31

Free rides on Putrajaya Line till March 31

16 March 2023 – Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says this Free rides on Putrajaya Line is in conjunction with the launch of the new MRT line on March 16, 2023… Continue reading Free rides on Putrajaya Line till March 31

Putrajaya MRT line: All you need to know

Putrajaya MRT line: All you need to know

Find out all you need to know about the new Putrajaya Line MRT that started operations on on March 16, 2023… Continue reading Putrajaya MRT line: All you need to know

Risking it en route to Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT station

Risking it en route to Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT station

16 March 2023 – Commuters are dicing with danger to cross the traffic-riddled Jalan Johar and Jalan Maarof to get to the Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT station… Continue reading Risking it en route to Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT station

New Putrajaya MRT Line free until March 31, says PM

New Putrajaya MRT Line free until March 31, says PM

16 March 2023 – The newly launched Putrajaya MRT Line will be free for all commuters until March 31, 2023. A full one-way trip would take 90 minutes… Continue reading New Putrajaya MRT Line free until March 31, says PM

Titiwangsa MRT station could be next KL Sentral

Titiwangsa MRT station could be next KL Sentral

15 March 2023 – Titiwangsa MRT station could be use as the launchpad for a new mixed development and connectivity hub similar to KL Sentral… Continue reading Titiwangsa MRT station could be next KL Sentral

MRT Putrajaya Line Phase Two to start operations on March 16

MRT Putrajaya Line Phase Two to start operations on March 16

15 March 2023 – Phase one of the line that connected Kwasa Damansara station to Kampung Batu station, began operations on June 16, 2022… Continue reading MRT Putrajaya Line Phase Two to start operations on March 16

Slow shift to mass transit to fix traffic congestions

Slow shift to mass transit to fix traffic congestions

15 March 2023 – Traffic congestion is inevitable these days in Penang as driving around is no longer what it used to be. Traffic jams are getting worse… Continue reading Slow shift to mass transit to fix traffic congestions

No news on free MRT rides yet

No news on free MRT rides yet

13 March 2023 – Opening of Phase 2 of the Putrajaya MRT line on Thursday will have to wait until that morning to know whether their wish will be fulfilled… Continue reading No news on free MRT rides yet

Putrajaya MRT line phase 2 opens March 16, offers cheap travel to KLIA

Putrajaya MRT line phase 2 opens March 16, offers cheap travel to KLIA

3 March 2023 – The long-awaited phase 2 of the Putrajaya MRT line will open on March 16, says Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp)… Continue reading Putrajaya MRT line phase 2 opens March 16, offers cheap travel to KLIA

Ride-sharing rides to rail stations being planned

Ride-sharing rides to rail stations being planned

21 February 2023 – Fancy ride-sharing an ehailing ride to the nearest LRT or MRT station, at a lower cost? Ride-sharing or carpooling to imrprove connectivity… Continue reading Ride-sharing rides to rail stations being planned

Ride-sharing proposal to improve last-mile connectivity

Ride-sharing proposal to improve last-mile connectivity

20 February 2023 – Ehailing companies have suggested ride-sharing as a means to improve first and last-mile connectivity with Klang Valley’s public rail system… Continue reading Ride-sharing proposal to improve last-mile connectivity

Arts on the Move to brighten up Pasar Seni MRT station

Arts on the Move to brighten up Pasar Seni MRT station

15 February 2023 – Commuters passing through the Pasar Seni MRT station may find their future commutes livelier with the launch of Arts on the Move (AOTM)… Continue reading Arts on the Move to brighten up Pasar Seni MRT station

Roping in ehailing & taxis to plug public transport gap

Roping in ehailing & taxis to plug public transport gap

8 Feb 2023 – Talks are being held with ehailing & taxis to improve first and last mile connectivity with the Klang Valley’s public rail system… Continue reading Roping in ehailing & taxis to plug public transport gap

MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start operations in mid-March

MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start operations in mid-March

3 February 2023 – The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Line Phase Two is expected to begin operations in mid-March, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke… Continue reading MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start operations in mid-March

Putrajaya MRT full opening seen to buoy daily ridership

Putrajaya MRT full opening seen to buoy daily ridership

11 January 2023 – Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is projecting an increase in the average daily ridership across all its rail and bus services… Continue reading Putrajaya MRT full opening seen to buoy daily ridership

1.2 million daily ridership in 2023 with full reopening – Prasarana

1.2 million daily ridership in 2023 with full reopening – Prasarana

10 January 2023 – Prasarana Malaysia Bhd is projecting an increase in average daily ridership across all its rail and bus services from 722,000 last year… Continue reading 1.2 million daily ridership in 2023 with full reopening – Prasarana

MRT Putrajaya Line phase two to start operations in March 2023

MRT Putrajaya Line phase two to start operations in March 2023

23 December 2022 – MRT Putrajaya Line Phase Two from Kampung Batu MRT Station to Putrajaya Sentral MRT Station is expected to start operations in March 2023 Continue reading MRT Putrajaya Line phase two to start operations in March 2023

Eight LRT, MRT stations designated as emergency response centres

Eight LRT, MRT stations designated as emergency response centres

20 October 2022 – Eight LRT and MRT stations are being used as early emergency response centres under the Rapid KL Safety Point (RSP) project… Continue reading Eight LRT, MRT stations designated as emergency response centres

MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start migration session tests from Oct 10

MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start migration session tests from Oct 10

9 October 2022 – Migration session tests towards full operation of the MRT Putrajaya Phase Two Line will be carried out from Monday (Oct 10) until December… Continue reading MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start migration session tests from Oct 10

Putrajaya MRT Phase One opening delayed to next year

Putrajaya MRT Phase One opening delayed to next year

19 November 2021 – Eager commuters hoping to take a ride on the Putrajaya MRT line this month will have to wait a little longer as its opening has been revised… Continue reading Putrajaya MRT Phase One opening delayed to next year

Opening of MRT Putrajaya Line’s Phase One delayed to 2Q22

Opening of MRT Putrajaya Line’s Phase One delayed to 2Q22

16 November 2021 – Phase One of the MRT Putrajaya Line (previously referred to as MRT 2) will not be able to open for revenue service in November… Continue reading Opening of MRT Putrajaya Line’s Phase One delayed to 2Q22

Phase One of Putrajaya MRT line to begin next March

Phase One of Putrajaya MRT line to begin next March

16 November 2021 – The Phase One section of the Putrajaya MRT line will start at the earliest after March 2022 instead of this month as originally planned… Continue reading Phase One of Putrajaya MRT line to begin next March

Special MRT2 Coverage Part 2: Upcoming MRT line set to rejuvenate old areas

Special MRT2 Coverage Part 2: Upcoming MRT line set to rejuvenate old areas

8 August 2021 – Upcoming MRT line is slated to be operational by July 2021 and Phase 2, two years later. It is expected to have ridership of 104,000 passengers… Continue reading Special MRT2 Coverage Part 2: Upcoming MRT line set to rejuvenate old areas

Enduring charm of Bandar Sri Damansara

Enduring charm of Bandar Sri Damansara

14 April 2021 – Bandar Sri Damansara was in the limelight recently following Japanese fast fashion retailer Uniqlo’s announcement… Continue reading Enduring charm of Bandar Sri Damansara

New MRT line to attract younger population

New MRT line to attract younger population

7 August 2020 – Running the length of 52.2km, then new Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya MRT line (SSPL) is the second in the Klang Valley MRT project… Continue reading New MRT line to attract younger population

KL North’s on the rise

KL North’s on the rise

26 August 2019 – Major areas located north of Kuala Lumpur have seen rapid growth with real estate values on the rise despite the market slowdown… Continue reading KL North’s on the rise

Is Transit-oriented development (TOD) a favourable investment option?

Is Transit-oriented development (TOD) a favourable investment option?

15 August 2019 – Would a township, mixed-use project or transit-oriented development (TOD) be suitable for you and your family? Continue reading Is Transit-oriented development (TOD) a favourable investment option?

KL North – an emerging hotspot for a suitable place to live

KL North – an emerging hotspot for a suitable place to live

15 August 2019 – Finding an emerging hotspot for a suitable place to live can be such a tedious and daunting task especially when you are not sure… Continue reading KL North – an emerging hotspot for a suitable place to live

MRT Corp awards 31 packages worth RM30 billion for SSP line

MRT Corp awards 31 packages worth RM30 billion for SSP line

1 April 2017 – Mass Rapid Transit Corp Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has awarded 31 packages worth RM30bil to date for the MRT Putrajaya Line… Continue reading MRT Corp awards 31 packages worth RM30 billion for SSP line

New Putrajaya Mass Rapid Transit line to reduce number of cars

New Putrajaya Mass Rapid Transit line to reduce number of cars

171,000 people in Kepong and its surrounding areas are expected to benefit from the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) scheduled to be completed… Continue reading New Putrajaya Mass Rapid Transit line to reduce number of cars

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