Govt did not have a hand in awarding of KLIA aerotrain contract, says Loke

KLANG: There is no government interference in the renewed involvement of Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) aerotrain replacement project, says Anthony Loke. This comes after the company, a unit of Bursa Malaysia-listed Pestech International Bhd, was reportedly reappointed as contractor despite its earlier contract being terminated in August. The Transport Minister...

Ngeh’s statement on appointment of non-Muslim was an oversight, says Loke

PETALING JAYA: The statement by Beruas MP Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham to have a non-Muslim legal expert to be part of the special committee studying the functions of the Syariah Court was an oversight, says Anthony Loke. Loke said the National Islamic Council (MKI) chaired by the Sultan of Selangor formed the special committee to study...

Israeli ship slated to dock in Port Klang on Dec 26 will be turned away, says Loke

PETALING JAYA: A vessel from Israeli cargo shipping company Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (Zim) will not be allowed to dock in the Malaysian port, says Anthony Loke (pic). It was initially slated to arrive at Port Klang on Dec 26 The Transport Minister’s statement came in the heels of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement...

Transport Ministry to introduce on-demand transit van service to improve public transport

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will introduce the on-demand transit van service or demand responsive transit (DRT) in the Klang Valley to enhance the interconnectivity of public transportation. Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the ministry would announce details on the implementation of the initiative that targets first and last-mile areas, which had limited access to...

No discount for JPJ summonses, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry is not offering discounts for the Road Transport Department (JPJ) summonses to educate the people. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siow Fook said the ministry has been practising the policy of not giving discounts since 2018, when he was heading the ministry. "We want to send a message to the public that the...

Malaysia committed to adopting clear, energy efficient technologies, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has extended Malaysia’s commitment to adopting cleaner and more energy-efficient technologies during the High-Level 15th Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Forum in Asia. The Transport Ministry, in a statement Friday (Oct 27), said Loke also expressed confidence that the efforts could be made by improving the accessibility of public transportation,...

Malaysia to discuss with Singapore on continuing KTMB Shuttle Tebrau service, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will discuss with Singapore to allow the KTMB Shuttle Tebrau train service to continue even after the completion of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project, Parliament was told. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that under the previous bilateral agreement between the two countries, one of the agreed-upon conditions is to...

MYAirline’s licence to be suspended temporarily, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The license of low-cost carrier MYAirline Sdn Bhd will be suspended temporarily, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is expected to announce the matter later on Monday (Oct 16), he said. "The company still exists, it is suspending operations while looking for investors. "It's a commercial issue but from the...

Tidal flow lanes planned for Sungai Besi – Seremban Expressway from November, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to implement tidal flow lanes on the Sungai Besi - Seremban Expressway from the Astro Junction up to a distance of 200m before the Smart Tunnel in November this year. However, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Royal Malaysia Police and the Works Ministry through the...

Report on Shah Alam plane crash out on Sept 15, says Loke

KUALA LUMPUR: The preliminary report on the fatal plane crash outside Bandar Elmina in Shah Alam, Selangor last month will be uploaded on the Transport Ministry’s website at 10am on Friday (Sept 15). This was confirmed by minister Anthony Loke when asked for the latest update regarding the investigation, which is based on the 30-minute voice...