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Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad is expanding Electric Train Service capacity on southern routes with 7,464 additional seats and offering 20% fare reductions for Johor voters during the upcoming state election.
Qatar has lifted a temporary suspension on maritime navigation, allowing all vessel types to resume operations immediately. The brief closure followed a search and rescue operation that resulted in one death and one injury.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has increased funding for Malaysia's taxi replacement programme by RM10 million and revealed plans for dedicated financing arrangements for Proton S70 models, signalling renewed government commitment to modernising the nation's ground transport sector.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced RM10 million in additional government funding for a matching grant initiative aimed at helping taxi operators retire their aging vehicles and acquire newer ones.
Malaysia's new MADANI Taxi Reform Programme shifts the taxi industry away from traditional leasing arrangements, allowing drivers to become legal vehicle owners through financing. The initiative features the Proton S70 and integrates digital services.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged an extra RM10 million for taxi drivers to replace ageing vehicles, following strong uptake of initial Budget 2026 allocations. A new financing partnership with Proton aims to make ownership of the S70 model accessible.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the government will request an audience with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to address concerns about the LRT3 Shah Alam Line project, following the Ruler's comments on implementation challenges and cost implications.
Malaysia's BUDI MADANI Diesel programme launches tomorrow, providing subsidised diesel at RM2.10 per litre to approximately 700,000 private vehicle owners across the country, representing a significant expansion of the previous cash-aid scheme.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has defended the government's plan to raise traffic fines by up to RM500, arguing that escalating penalties are essential to curb the growing number of road violations and enhance public safety.
Malaysian MPs have proposed sweeping measures to combat illegal street racing, including permanent driving licence revocation, rehabilitation programmes, and stricter penalties for vehicle modifications, during debate on the Road Transport Amendment Act 2026.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi signals a strategic shift in Malaysia's transport policy, indicating slower highway construction while emphasising intelligent infrastructure integration and seamless public transit connectivity.