LRT Mutiara Line: Cross-Sea Link Takes Only Eight Minutes, 90 Per Cent Public Support

By R.Ratcharathan

GEORGE TOWN, March 13 (Bernama) -- Set to reshape the future of public transport in Penang, Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line aims to link the island’s busy corridors through a fast and efficient light rail network.

Malaysia-EU FTA To Open New Business Opportunities For Austrian, Malaysian Firms -- Envoy

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), which is expected to be finalised by 2026-2027, is set to create significant opportunities for Austrian and Malaysian companies to forge closer cooperation.

Transit-oriented Development Can Transform Rail Corridors Into Economic Engines - Rehda Institute

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Unlocking a portion of the Railway Asset Corporation’s landbank, covering nearly 3,520.77 hectares, for transit-oriented development would transform railway corridors into economic engines, according to the Rehda Institute. 

Butterworth KTM Station, Air Cargo Terminal Upgrade To Drive More Balanced Development In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The upgrade of Butterworth KTM Station and the expansion of the air cargo terminal at Penang International Airport could be important catalysts for achieving more balanced development between Penang Island and Seberang Perai.

MoF Yet To Finalise Involvement Of Local Firm In Train Set Rental Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The involvement of any local company in the train set rental project with a company from China has not yet been finalised, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Ipoh Sentral Project To Offer Over 20,000 Job Opportunities

BATU GAJAH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- More than 20,000 job opportunities will be created through the Ipoh Sentral development project which is expected to be a major catalyst for Perak's economic growth in the next few years.

Malaysia, China In Talks On Forming SPV To Undertake Rail Industry Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bilateral discussions are ongoing between Malaysia and China to form a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) responsible for undertaking the rail industry empowerment programme via a passenger train leasing arrangement, the Transport Ministry said.

Subang Airport Regeneration Plan In Line With Budget 2026's Aerospace Hub Ambition

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) must be strategically implemented, accompanied by supporting infrastructure and public transport connectivity, said the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MiTRANS).

Malaysia Advances Regional Unity With 45th Asean Railway CEOs Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- As ASEAN chair 2025, Malaysia sees the hosting of the 45th ASEAN Railways Chief Executive Officers Conference (ARCEOs) as a meaningful extension of the nation's chairmanship agenda. 

Malaysia Can Boost Exports To Russia, EU, Iran Via Direct Overland Rail Link With Kazakhstan - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – The railway authorities of Kazakhstan and Malaysia are looking to develop a direct trade logistics rail link to enable increased trade between both countries.

CIMB’s Visa Debit Card First In Malaysia To Offer Transport-related Benefits

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd (CIMB) have introduced Malaysia’s first transport-related debit card benefits via the CIMB Visa Debit Card.

Phase 1 Of Perlis Inland Port To Handle 300,000 TEU Annually, Set For Completion By 3Q - Loke

PADANG BESAR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Phase 1 of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) project in Chuping, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, is capable of handling 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) of containers annually.