News & Reviews: Ministry of Transport
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Apr 01, 2024
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?
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Oct 24, 2023
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?
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Oct 23, 2023
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?
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Aug 16, 2023
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?
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Mar 29, 2023
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.
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Feb 21, 2023
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.
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Feb 15, 2023
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.
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Jan 18, 2023
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.
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Aug 09, 2022
That's right, the Ministry of Transport will be taking charge of the p-hailing industry. Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong informed the media just recently, as the purview initiative is to ensure better goods and good delivery services and regulations under the government.
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Jun 28, 2022
Malaysia will be imposing a new guideline on the use of micro-mobility vehicles on the road in the near future, with the gritty details currently in the works by the Transport Ministry (MOT) and other relevant entities. In fact, the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) has today revealed that it it will present a proposed guideline to MOT soon, with one of the proposals being a speed limit cap of 25km/h.
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