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Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the government maintains a hands-off approach to port management appointments, including those involving foreign nationals, provided Malaysian entities retain majority ownership stakes.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has allocated RM100,000 to upgrade community facilities in Kampung Bukit Temiang under the MADANI Adopted Village Programme, combining government and ministerial funds for phased infrastructure improvements.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing significant amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to award compensation to road accident victims and their families, while introducing tougher penalties for illegal racing activities.
Bangkok's Purple Line extension experienced a water leak in an underground construction shaft after heavy rain, prompting an urgent inspection by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and senior transport officials to assess structural safety.
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The RM500 million expansion of Kota Kinabalu International Airport remains on hold as the federal government seeks resolution of land and site-related matters with the Sabah state administration, despite securing project funding.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has unveiled plans to develop Port Klang's Third Terminal on Carey Island, a two-decade project designed to establish Malaysia as a leading maritime hub in Southeast Asia.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has committed to meeting Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to address concerns about the LRT3 Shah Alam Line, following the ruler's public remarks on the project's escalating costs and implementation setbacks.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a one-year extension of its agreement with UK-based Ocean Infinity to continue searching for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 wreckage in the southern Indian Ocean, with operations set to resume from July 2026.
A Perak lorry driver has been awarded RM10,000 and a Special Certificate of Appreciation for his quick thinking that prevented a tragedy involving an express bus carrying 21 passengers near the Menora Tunnel.
Malaysia's Parliament has begun reviewing the Road Transport Amendment Bill 2026, which substantially raises penalties for traffic offences. Fines jump from RM300 to RM500 for common violations, while illegal street racing now faces up to two years imprisonment.
A Johor MP has warned of potential congestion if the e-ART project remains delayed, criticising the Transport Ministry for insufficient clarity and urgency as the Johor RTS Link approaches launch.