Slow shift to mass transit

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, especially during the long weekends and festive holidays, when vehicles from other states head into the already vehicle-saturated island. All it takes is an accident, a vehicle breaking … Continue reading Slow shift to mass transit

No news on free MRT rides yet

13 March 2023 Public transport users hoping for free train rides in conjunction with the 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 as the gesture may cost more than RM160mil. “This matter is under the purview … Continue reading No news on free MRT rides yet

Govt looking at ride-sharing proposal to improve last-mile connectivity, says Loke

20 February 2023 Ehailing companies have suggested ride-sharing or carpooling as a means to improve first and last-mile connectivity with the Klang Valley’s public rail system, says Anthony Loke. “They (ehailing companies) have spoken to us and we are trying to see how to accommodate their proposals. “One of their suggestions is ride-sharing,” the Transport … Continue reading Govt looking at ride-sharing proposal to improve last-mile connectivity, says Loke

MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start operations in mid-March, says Loke

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 (pic). “MRT 2 will operate from Putrajaya Sentral to Kwasa Damansara,” he said, adding that the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) was currently conducting trial runs on the line. “Apad has … Continue reading MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start operations in mid-March, says Loke

Prasarana expects 1.2 million daily ridership in 2023 with full Putrajaya line reopening

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 to 1.2 million in 2023 with the full opening of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Line in March. President and group chief executive officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said … Continue reading Prasarana expects 1.2 million daily ridership in 2023 with full Putrajaya line reopening

MRT Putrajaya Line phase two expected to begin operations in March 2023

23 December 2022 Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Line Phase Two from the Kampung Batu MRT Station to Putrajaya Sentral MRT Station is expected to start operating in March 2023. Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp), in a statement on Friday (Dec 23), said the 38.7km-long section, which consists of 15 elevated stations … Continue reading MRT Putrajaya Line phase two expected to begin operations in March 2023

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. Prasarana Malaysia Bhd president and group chief executive officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said the programme launched yesterday was a continuation of the police’s Go to Safety Point initiative with petrol … Continue reading Eight LRT, MRT stations designated as emergency response centres

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

9 October 2022 The migration session tests towards full operation of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Phase Two Line will be carried out from Monday (Oct 10) until December. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd chief executive officer, Amir Hamdan said the company would be closely monitoring the MRT project’s testing sessions to ensure that all … Continue reading MRT Putrajaya Phase 2 to start migration tests from Oct 10 to December

KL North’s rising star

26 August 2019 Major areas located north of Kuala Lumpur such as Kepong, Batu Caves, Selayang and Sentul, have seen rapid growth with real estate values on the rise despite the overall property market slowdown in recent years. Nawawi Tie Leung managing director Eddy Wong sees KL North’s properties offering strong growth potential due to … Continue reading KL North’s rising star

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? More importantly, would it be worth investing in? Ho Chin Soon Research mapmaker and chairman Ho Chin Soon said before committing yourself to a property, there are few important details to consider. First, look at the … Continue reading A favourable investment option

New Putrajaya MRT line to reduce number of cars on Jalan Kepong by 25,000 – MRT Corp

26 February 2016 About 171,000 people in Kepong and its surrounding areas are expected to benefit from the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 2 which is scheduled to be completed by 2022. MRT Corp strategic communications and public relations director Datuk Najmuddin Abdullah said it was estimated the number of cars using Jalan Kepong would … Continue reading New Putrajaya MRT line to reduce number of cars on Jalan Kepong by 25,000 – MRT Corp