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24 stories within reach of Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

  1. Explainer: How much leeway do emergency vehicles have on Malaysian roads, and what traffic rules are non-negotiable?

    3 days ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    The article explains the legal requirements and leeway for emergency vehicles in Malaysia, detailing which vehicles qualify, the obligations of other road users to give way, and the penalties for non-compliance. It also clarifies the non-negotiable traffic rules that apply to all drivers.

  2. PLUS braces for 2.2 million vehicles during National Day, school holidays

    5 days ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    PLUS Malaysia Berhad anticipates a surge in traffic, with up to 2.2 million vehicles expected on its highways during the National Day and school holiday period. The company advises motorists to plan their trips and use the Touch 'n Go card or PLUSMiles for smoother travel.

  3. Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights as airspace closes for National Day flypast rehearsals

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    Malaysia Airlines will adjust flight schedules at KLIA due to temporary airspace closures for National Day flypast rehearsals. The retiming affects selected arrivals and departures to minimize disruption for passengers.

  4. KTMB rolls out special timetable, adds trains for northern routes during school holidays and Merdeka

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KTMB will add eight extra KTM Komuter Utara trains and implement a special timetable for northern routes during the school holidays and Merdeka period to accommodate increased passenger demand.

  5. Rapid KL to run 24‑hour trains and buses for Merdeka Eve and National Day crowds

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Selected rail and bus services operated by Rapid KL will operate 24 hours on Aug 30 and 31...

  6. Any lane, any time: Plus activates JustGo ANPR toll payments across North-South Expressway minus Penang Bridge

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Plus Malaysia has activated its JustGo toll payment system across the entire North-South Ex...

  7. Malaysian Airlines confirms MH89 Tokyo-KL flight cancelled due to technical issue

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — Malaysia Airlines has confirmed that flight MH89 from Tokyo Narita International Airport to...

  8. Kelana Jaya LRT services back to normal after Putra Heights safety system fault

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Rapid KL said the Kelana Jaya LRT Line resumed normal operations at 9.19am today after insp...

  9. Delays on Kelana Jaya LRT Line after suspected power supply fault

    1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Rapid KL said today that services on the Kelana Jaya LRT Line are experiencing delays due t...

  10. Road crashes cost Malaysia up to RM30b a year, but human cost of 18 daily deaths is far greater, says minister

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysia incurs up to RM30 billion in socio-economic losses each year due to road accidents...

  11. Malaysia Airlines pilots cleared in drug tests, MAG moves to cabin crew screening phase

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has completed a mandatory drug screening for all Malaysia Air...

  12. Defend Malaysia’s ports, but identify firms abusing transshipment, says maritime expert

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 — Malaysia should firmly defend its reputation as a trusted trading and shipping hub while co...

  13. On-demand car sharing platform, Socar is shutting down in Malaysia after 8 years of operations.

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Users have recently received messages and notification in the app, informing th...

  14. KTMB adds 124 ETS, EMU Plus services, nearly 39,000 seats for National Day, school holidays

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is adding 124 services with 38,944 seats for its Electr...

  15. Anthony Loke’s transport push: LRT3 opens, ridership surges past one million, but congestion fight unfinished

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Nearly four years into his second stint as transport minister, Anthony Loke can point to ga...

  16. Alam Flora regrets impact, pledges safety focus as Pantai Hillpark lorry crash probe continues

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Alam Flora has pledged its full cooperation with authorities in the probe into a crash invo...

  17. Kelana Jaya LRT services fully restored after power outage near University station

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Kelana Jaya LRT services returned to normal at 10.25am today after a power supply disruptio...

  18. Power outage at University station disrupts Kelana Jaya LRT services

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Kelana Jaya LRT services are experiencing delays this morning after a power outage at Unive...

  19. JPJ to meet RXZ Members organisers over safety, improvements to motorcycle gathering

    2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will hold its first engagement session with RXZ M...

  20. Prasarana to run 24-hour public transport services for National Day, says Fahmi

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad will operate public transport services around the clock from the n...

  21. Malaysia Airlines pilot detained in Jakarta was not flying aircraft, says Malaysia Aviation Group

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has clarified that the Malaysia Airlines pilot detained in a r...

  22. Malaysia Aviation Group mandates pilot drug tests after off-duty crew member’s Jakarta drug arrest

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia...

  23. End of lane hoggers? Malaysia trials minimum speed limits to combat highway congestion

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — We are all familiar with maximum speed limits designed to keep us safe. Now, the Malays...

  24. Govt eyes levy on EVs to close gap in public charging infrastructure

    3 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur

    KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The government is considering imposing a levy on every electric vehicle (EV) sold to establi...