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A road when it's dry, a river when it pours: How KL's SMART Tunnel switches from highway to flood channel

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- To most motorists, the SMART Tunnel is a way to bypass traffic congestion on the southern approach to Kuala Lumpur's city centre. Its primary purpose, however, goes beyond mov... Read More


Inside KL's SMART Tunnel: The hidden work behind its flood-fighting operation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 29 -- On a daily basis, motorists driving through the motorway section of Kuala Lumpur's SMART Tunnel may pass through without giving much thought to the two gates that remain shut ... Read More


Which way to go? TuJu offers a locally-developed navigation app built around Malaysian highways and traffic info

SEPANG, Oct. 22 -- As the government encourages Malaysians to consider switching from Waze to locally developed navigation applications, TuJu offers motorists an alternative that combines navigation w... Read More


Toll concessionaire ALR clears RM2.1b in debt, eyes early highway handover to Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 21 -- Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Berhad (ALR) has crossed the RM2 billion threshold in cumulative sukuk principal and profit repayments, positioning the private not-for-profit firm to ... Read More


Govt urges Malaysians to uninstall Waze over Israeli data laws, stops short of blanket ban

SEPANG, Oct. 21 -- The government has urged Malaysians to uninstall Waze over concerns that users' personal and movement data could fall under Israeli jurisdiction. National Security Council director... Read More


Johor-Singapore RTS Link fares expected by year-end, says transport minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- Fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced by the end of this year, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said. The announceme... Read More


Anthony Loke: Bus ticket policy targets overseas online agents, not operators

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- The government's policy to channel bus ticket sales through licensed terminals is meant to restrict online ticketing agents (OTA). Transport Minister Anthony Loke said operat... Read More


Govt looking at tougher penalties to tackle cable theft across public transport sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- The Transport Ministry is in the midst of drafting necessary measures that look into increasing penalties for action against cable theft affecting public transport operators, ... Read More


No decision yet on raising motorcycle licence age to 18, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- The government has yet to decide whether to raise the minimum age for obtaining a motorcycle licence. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the ministry is weighing the risk o... Read More


ECRL targets Dec 12 launch with 30pc fare discount, freight services to run concurrently, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 20 -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will offer a 30 per cent discount on Economy Transit and Express fares for the first month of operations. The Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL)... Read More