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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


Budget 2027: Don't miss these tax reliefs when you file your taxes next year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 19 -- Before you file your next income tax return, remember to lookout for existing and new tax reliefs. Under the recently announced Budget 2027, the list of tax reliefs has been ... Read More


Malaysia is getting a new e-commerce law, what could change for online shoppers?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 13 -- Online shoppers could see clearer accountability for e-commerce platforms and sellers under a new law. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced when tabling Budget 2... Read More


Your MP resigned: What happens to their Malaysian constituencies?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 12 -- What happens to a Malaysian constituency when their Member of Parliament (MP) resigns? The question has become a point of discussion after four parliamentary constituencies -... Read More


Malaysia has spent decades digitising public healthcare. Why are paper records still in use?

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 11 -- For a patient visiting a hospital where electronic medical records are already in use, much of the paperwork that has traditionally accompanied a trip to a government hospital... Read More


Malaysia awaits Indonesia's response on haze operation as talks continue, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 10 -- Malaysia is still awaiting a response through official diplomatic channels on arrangements for its offer of firefighting assistance to Indonesia, Communications Minister Datuk... Read More