Thai buses allowed to enter Malaysia, but must obtain permits, says Anthony Loke

Thai buses allowed to enter Malaysia, but must obtain permits, says Anthony Loke

KOTA BARU, May 13 — Buses from Thailand are allowed to enter Malaysia to bring in tourists, provided they apply for temporary permits from the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) in advance. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said these tour bus operators must furnish complete information, including details of the tour package, the number of passengers … Read more

Anthony Loke: E-hailing price bidding system never approved by Transport Ministry

Anthony Loke: E-hailing price bidding system never approved by Transport Ministry

MELAKA, May 12 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has never allowed any e-hailing service provider to use the price bidding system for passengers in this country, said its minister Anthony Loke. He said the ministry was not informed about the matter and as a precaution, the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has been directed … Read more

Kalau anda buat salah mestilah kena saman – Anthony 

Kalau anda buat salah mestilah kena saman – Anthony 

KUALA LUMPUR – Dakwaan Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) perlu mengeluarkan sebanyak 13,000 saman bagi memenuhi petunjuk prestasi utama (KPI) sepanjang musim perayaan adalah palsu. Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke berkata, kementeriannya hanya mengarahkan jabatan itu mengambil langkah pencegahan agar jumlah kemalangan jalan raya dikurangkan. “Salah satu matlamat utama JPJ adalah memastikan keselamatan jalan raya terjamin terutama … Read more

No such things as issuing traffic summons to achieve KPI, says Anthony Loke

No such things as issuing traffic summons to achieve KPI, says Anthony Loke

SUNGAI BESI, April 2 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has today slammed allegations that authorities are issuing traffic summons as a way to fulfil their key performance indicators (KPI). He insisted that the only KPI that applies to authorities under his ministry is to reduce traffic accidents. “There is no KPI from the Transport Ministry, … Read more

Trans Borneo: Projek mega hanya sahih diumum kerajaan – Anthony

Trans Borneo: Projek mega hanya sahih diumum kerajaan – Anthony

SEPANG – Kementerian Pengangkutan Malaysia (MOT) mengingatkan semua pihak agar berwaspada dengan sebarang pengumuman yang dibuat pihak swasta melibatkan projek mega seperti pembinaan landasan keretapi Trans Borneo. Menterinya, Anthony Loke Siew Fook berkata, sebarang pengumuman mengenai penglbatan mana-mana pihak dalam pembinaan projek itu hanya boleh dibuat pihak kerajaan sahaja. “Saya nak menasihatkan semua pihak supaya … Read more

Anthony Dass dilantik Pengarah Eksekutif MIER

Anthony Dass dilantik Pengarah Eksekutif MIER

KUALA LUMPUR – Institut Penyelidikan Ekonomi Malaysia (MIER) telah melantik Dr Anthony Dass sebagai pengarah eksekutif berkuat kuasa 16 Februari 2024. Beliau  mempunyai PhD dalam bidang Ekonomi dari Universiti Utara Malaysia pada tahun 2018 dan Ijazah Sarjana dalam bidang Ekonomi dan Kewangan dari Universiti Bristol, UK, mula bekerja sebagai ahli ekonomi kanan di Bank Negara … Read more

Anthony Loke: Review on road tax for EV in final stages, announcement expected next month

Anthony Loke: Review on road tax for EV in final stages, announcement expected next month

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is currently in the final stage of reviewing the road tax rate structure for electric vehicles (EVs) and an announcement is expected next month said its Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. He said the decision to review the structure is aimed at making the road … Read more

Anthony Loke: Cabinet agrees to approve development proposal for Penang Mutiara LRT Line project, set to begin this year

Anthony Loke: Cabinet agrees to approve development proposal for Penang Mutiara LRT Line project, set to begin this year

PUTRAJAYA, March 29 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said that the Cabinet meeting last Friday has agreed to approve the development proposal for the Penang Mutiara LRT Line project. He said that the construction for the project is set to commence this year. “The overall implementation of the project is expected to take approximately … Read more

Anthony Loke: Transport Ministry to issue temporary change permits for additional bus services ahead of Aidilfitri

Anthony Loke: Transport Ministry to issue temporary change permits for additional bus services ahead of Aidilfitri

SEREMBAN, March 23 — The Ministry of Transport will issue temporary change permits (LPS) for additional bus services ahead of Aidilfitri, said Minister Anthony Loke. He said these extra services would involve buses requested by bus transport operators, mainly for trips to the east coast and northern states. “We are granting LPS for tour bus … Read more

Transport Ministry acknowledges views on KLIA for reference and as lesson, says Anthony Loke

Transport Ministry acknowledges views on KLIA for reference and as lesson, says Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The Ministry of Transport (MoT) takes note of views or studies regarding Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as reference and advice in improving services at the airport, said Minister Anthony Loke. He said MoT knows there are some weaknesses at KLIA, but the ministry will try its best to upgrade … Read more