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Rail services between Kulai and Kempas in Johor were disrupted after a lorry carrying flammable liquid skidded near the tracks, causing a power failure. KTMB deployed shuttle buses and promised fare compensation.
Rapid KL has extended the complimentary period for its Light Rail Transit 3 Shah Alam Line from its original July 31 deadline to August 14, aiming to encourage greater adoption of the new transport link.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu has announced expanded Komuter and ETS services from July 31 to August 2 to accommodate voters traveling to Negeri Sembilan for the state election on August 1, with additional capacity across multiple routes.
Police arrested a man who illegally entered the Shah Alam Line tracks at Jalan Meru Station in the early hours, forcing Rapid KL to suspend services temporarily while authorities responded to the incident.
A major new transport hub has opened at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre, consolidating services from 30 bus operators. The facility targets 3,000 daily passengers with potential to scale to 10,000.
Rapid KL has identified a faulty train component as the cause of a July 4 incident on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line. The defect led to contact with the power conductor, resulting in sparks and a loud noise. No passengers were injured.
National railway operator KTMB is bolstering Electric Train Service capacity ahead of the Johor state election, adding 7,464 seats across the southern corridor while offering eligible voters a 20% discount on fares.
The Penang Island City Council has committed RM900,000 annually to operate a free shuttle bus service connecting Komtar to Penang Hospital and private healthcare facilities, with ridership doubling since January launch.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the government will seek an audience with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to address concerns over the LRT3 Shah Alam Line's implementation, costs, and delays.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed the Federal Government will fund Johor's Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project after assessments showed private financing alone was insufficient for the mega-infrastructure initiative.
Selangor's Sultan has publicly thanked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for completing the Shah Alam Line LRT3 project, which began operations this week. The Sultan credited Anwar with reinstating five cancelled stations and proposing affordable housing near stations.
Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has framed the newly operational Shah Alam Line LRT3 as evidence of the MADANI Government's commitment to modernising public transport infrastructure across the Klang Valley region.
Two boys aged 11 and 12 have been issued conditional warnings by Singapore police after unlawfully entering a restricted cabin on a North-South Line MRT train in February. The incident, which triggered an onboard alarm, was captured on video and widely shared on social media.
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line's debut drew widespread commendation from users who lauded its convenience and efficiency. However, riders have flagged gaps in accessibility features for persons with disabilities, particularly Braille signage and information provision.
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line launched today with Prasarana expecting 5,000 to 10,000 passengers on its opening day. The operator projects ridership will climb to 67,000 daily users within the first year, with free fares offered through July 31.
Malaysia's new LRT3 Shah Alam Line launches with a month of free fares starting June 29, allowing students and commuters to experience the service without costs and helping reduce reliance on e-hailing and private vehicles.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line on Sunday, June 28. The 37.8-kilometre route with 20 stations is expected to serve approximately two million residents across the corridor.