Rail Cargo Volume Up As High As 20 Pct In First Quarter Of 2026 - KTMB

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- The country’s rail cargo service usage has continued to show positive growth, with cargo volume transported by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) recording an increase of 10 to 20 per cent during January to March this year against the same period last year.

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.

Gemas-Johor Bahru Double-tracking Project Proves Capability Of Local Workforce

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The 192-kilometre Gemas-Johor Bahru electrified double-tracking project, inaugurated today, marks a major achievement that demonstrates the ability of local engineers and workers to build world-class infrastructure.

Gemas–Johor Bahru Electrified Double-track Line Launched, Revolutionising National Transport

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia marked a historic milestone in its national transport development with the launch of operations on the Gemas–Johor Bahru electrified double-track rail line today.

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.

Malaysia Showcases Railway Manufacturing, MRO Strength At ARCEOs 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s railway manufacturing and maintenance capabilities took centre stage at the ASEAN Railways Chief Executive Officers’ Conference (ARCEOs) 2025, as regional delegates visited SMH Rail Sdn Bhd in Klang and M Rail Technics Sdn Bhd (Railtec) in Seremban.

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. 

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.

Malakoff Completes Acquisition Of ZEC Solar, TJZ Suria

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd has completed its acquisition of ZEC Solar Sdn Bhd and TJZ Suria Sdn Bhd.

Malaysian Investors Should Seize Opportunities In Laos - MBCL

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian investors should seize investment opportunities in Laos as the “Land of A Million Elephants” holds great potential in hydropower, semiconductor, transport, electronics, logistics, and the halal market.