Rapid Rail records over one million passengers on May 29, its highest-ever

PETALING JAYA: Rapid Rail recorded over a million users across its network of LRT, MRT and monorail lines in the Klang Valley in a single day on May 29. In a statement on Friday (May 31), Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said this number was the highest ever recorded since it was set up. "(On that day) The...

Lightning strike causes delays on Kelana Jaya LRT line

KUALA LUMPUR: The Light Rail Transit (LRT) service on the Kelana Jaya Line is currently operating with limited trains due to a system failure caused by a lightning strike to the power supply. The incident, reported to have occurred at 3.30pm, has prevented additional trains from the Subang LRT Depot from being deployed for peak hour...

Road Transport Act to be reviewed periodically to address underage driving

PUTRAJAYA: The Transport Ministry will conduct a review on fines against underage drivers as stipulated under the Road Transport Act 1987, says Anthony Loke. Speaking to reporters after attending the ministry's monthly assembly here on Wednesday (Nov 15), the Transport Minister said all provisions of the Act should also be reviewed from various aspects. "(Regarding punishment) There...

JB mayor fumes as traffic woes reach boiling point

JOHOR BARU: The bad traffic situation has even enraged Mayor Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman. He said lately, Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) had been getting a lot of complaints from road users voicing out their frustration over the worsening traffic situation. “Not only are they unhappy, but I, too, am frustrated with the traffic situation that has...

KL folk urged to use LRT, MRT as alternative transport to join National Day Eve celebrations in KLCC

KUALA LUMPUR: City folk who wish to take part in the ‘Ambang Merdeka’ celebrations on the eve of National Day at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) are urged to use the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) services as an alternative mode of travel. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Amir...