Johor exco: Autonomous Rapid Transit cheaper than LRT by half

Johor exco: Autonomous Rapid Transit cheaper than LRT by half

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 12 — The estimated overall cost of providing Light Rail Transit (LRT) infrastructure in the Johor is estimated to cost RM16.7 billion compared to RM7 billion for the provision of Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) infrastructure. Transport, Infrastructure and Communications state executive councillor Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh said the valuation was obtained based … Read more

Mutiara LRT line to improve mobility, bolster Penang’s economic potential, says state exec councillor

Mutiara LRT line to improve mobility, bolster Penang’s economic potential, says state exec councillor

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 — The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project is poised to significantly improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and bolster economic and tourism sectors while aligning with the Silicon Island initiative to establish Penang as a top destination for high-tech investors. State executive councillor for infrastructure, transport and digital, Zairil … Read more

Kekerapan LRT kembali normal pagi esok

Kekerapan LRT kembali normal pagi esok

nurul.hidayah@hmetro.com.my Kuala Lumpur: Perkhidmatan transit aliran ringan (LRT) Laluan Kelana Jaya akan kembali beroperasi secara normal mulai jam 6 pagi esok selepas mengalami gangguan bekalan kuasa, petang tadi. Rapid Rail dalam kenyataan, hari ini, memaklumkan jadual perkhidmatan LRT Laluan Kelana Jaya akan beroperasi dengan kekerapan tren antara tiga minit pada waktu puncak dan tujuh minit … Read more

Penang’s LRT is a positive step, but buses are equally crucial — Faizal Adam

Penang’s LRT is a positive step, but buses are equally crucial — Faizal Adam

APRIL 11 — The green light for Penang’s LRT is exciting news, but it shouldn’t overshadow the importance of buses. Learning from the Klang Valley’s overemphasis on rail in its public transport development, Penang should prioritise a strong, integrated bus system alongside the LRT. This combats over-reliance on personal vehicles and e-hailing (to access the … Read more

Penang LRT has more than 90pc support from public, says Kon Yeow

Penang LRT has more than 90pc support from public, says Kon Yeow

GEORGE TOWN, April 1 — The Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project which is expected to start this September has received over 90 per cent in support from the public during engagement sessions, said Chow Kon Yeow. Advertisement The Penang chief minister said engagement sessions were held with the public including non-governmental organisations … Read more

Construction of Penang LRT project expected to begin in September or October, says CM

Construction of Penang LRT project expected to begin in September or October, says CM

GEORGE TOWN, March 29 — The Penang government expects construction work for the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project to begin September of October this year. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said work will begin after the final details of the project are discussed and decided between SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd and Mass … 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

Operasi waktu puncak LRT, MRT, KL Monorel ditambah pada Ramadan

Operasi waktu puncak LRT, MRT, KL Monorel ditambah pada Ramadan

mhafis@mediaprima.com.my Kuala Lumpur: Operasi ketika waktu puncak iaitu pada pagi dan petang bagi perkhidmatan rel (LRT, MRT dan KL Monorel) dan bas kendalian Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) akan diselaraskan sepanjang bulan Ramadan tahun ini bermula esok. Prasarana dalam satu kenyataan berkata, perubahan pada waktu puncak itu adalah untuk memudahkan perjalanan pengguna sepanjang bulan Ramadan, terutamanya … Read more

Transport minister: Prasarana seeks RM38m compensation from developer for damages at Bandaraya LRT station

Transport minister: Prasarana seeks RM38m compensation from developer for damages at Bandaraya LRT station

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today said today Prasarana Malaysia Berhad plans to claim RM38 million in compensation from the developer for the damages sustained at Bandaraya LRT station. He told reporter that the amount covers both repair costs and expenses incurred by the infrastructure. “We will seek compensation of RM … Read more