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Malaysia's Cabinet has tasked the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Transport with developing a comprehensive airport security enhancement plan within two weeks, citing recent incidents that have damaged the country's reputation.
Malaysia has registered 250,000 drones for personal and agricultural use. The government is developing a Low Altitude Economy regulatory framework expected to launch by December, with public consultation starting in August.
Seremban's new integrated railway station has reached 35 per cent completion, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirming the project will be finished by March 2027. The nearly RM100 million facility will transform rail connectivity in the city.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to impose mandatory compensation on road crash offenders. The move aims to protect victims' families financially while strengthening deterrence against dangerous driving.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has channelled RM100,000 to Kampung Bukit Temiang in Seremban for community facility upgrades, combining contributions from the Railway Assets Corporation and his parliamentary allocation.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pushing for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish compensation mechanisms for road accident victims and their families, while introducing harsher penalties for illegal racing activities.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has dismissed suggestions that the Kampung Angkat MADANI rural development programme is linked to ongoing state elections, stressing it is a two-year-old nationwide initiative rolled out in phases.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has condemned members of Pakatan Harapan and DAP for riding motorcycles without helmets, ordering the Road Transport Department to issue compounds against violators.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department to prosecute motorcyclists riding without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, regardless of political affiliation, citing road safety as non-negotiable.
The RM500 million expansion of Kota Kinabalu International Airport remains stalled as federal and state authorities work through outstanding land and site-related complications, according to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
The nearly RM500 million Kota Kinabalu International Airport expansion remains stalled pending resolution of land and site-related matters with the Sabah government, despite funding approval, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah revealed.