News & Reviews:   Ministry of Transport

The Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) together with the Malaysian Ministry of Transport (MOT) is conducting a trial operation of the Automatic Transit Vehicle (ART) or trackless tram from 13 May to 31 July 2024. This pilot project aims to introduce ART as one of the modes of transport that complement the existing system network in Putrajaya. If successful, this tram service is expected to start at the end of this year.

Malaysian online platform BJAK Sdn Bhd (BJAK) has become the subject of scrutiny this past week. This is after the Road Transport Department (JPJ) revealed that the company was never authorised by JPJ or the Transport Ministry to offer road tax renewal services, to which BJAK responded by clarifying that the service is only optional and now, free of charge.

Now, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has also addressed the matter, saying that he is open to the company becoming JPJ’s strategic partner. However, the online platform must go through proper channels in doing so.

Things are getting more interesting in Malaysia. Recently, the Ministry of Transport under the leadership of Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook is finalising the details for the road tax rate or motor vehicle license (LKM) for electric vehicles (EV). That said, what should you know about it?

If the LRT is your main mode of transport, this news might please you. According to the Ministry of Transport’s oral answer on the Parliament website, the waiting time for the Kelana Jaya line could reach as low as 3 minutes. That said, what should you know about it?

Previously, we mentioned the hydrogen-powered trams in Sarawak. Today, the Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke confirms the first batch of automated Aerotrain could arrive in Malaysia soon. That said, what should you know about it?

Remember the RM300 flight ticket subsidy? From 15 August onwards, you can apply for the FLYsiswa subsidy through these simple steps. So, what should you know about FLYsiswa?

The Transport Ministry (MOT) has announced that an online system through an application or other digital methods to cancel the registration of motor vehicles is currently under development. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah elaborated that the system would simplify the process and help to solve the dumping of broken and old vehicles issue in the country.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today revealed that the Ministry of Transport (MOT) will be discussing with e-hailing companies to introduce the ‘ride-sharing’ concept. Through ride-sharing, lower fare rates can be enjoyed by e-hailing users.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) today announced that several security features and overall user-friendliness features have been added to the MyJPJ app and its public portal. JPJ director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim said that the features can be accessed gradually starting today.

Yesterday, we reported that Grab Malaysia is implementing a new fare structure during peak hours in Klang valley which would make it more expensive when the ride is stuck in traffic. Now, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) has responded to the price adjustments and announced that it would be looking into the matter.