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Malaysia's Health Minister has urged motorcycle enthusiasts and event organisers to prioritise safety following fatal crashes linked to the RXZ Members 8.0 gathering, highlighting road accidents as a critical public health issue.
Malaysia's transport ministry plans to table legislation increasing fines for railway cable theft to RM100,000. Deputy minister Hasbi Habibollah confirmed the amendment will be presented in the next parliamentary session.
Penang's Second Bridge will shut its eastbound lane overnight on August 8-9 to accommodate the Cultural Night Run 2026. Westbound traffic and alternative routes remain accessible.
Malaysia has registered 250,000 drones for personal and agricultural use. The government is developing a Low Altitude Economy regulatory framework expected to launch by year-end, with public consultation beginning in August.
AirBorneo has begun jet operations with flights between Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant expansion for the Sarawak government-owned airline. Fares start at RM375 for economy class.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has underscored Penang Port's expanding significance as a key logistics hub linking Malaysia and southern Thailand, with container traffic flowing via rail networks between the nations.