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Malaysia's Land Public Transport Agency has clarified that taxi drivers participating in the Teksi MADANI programme can license or replace vehicles beyond the Proton S70, offering flexibility for those with existing vehicles or financing difficulties.
Malaysia's drone registrations have reached 250,000 units across personal, agricultural, and commercial applications. The government is developing a comprehensive Low Altitude Economy regulatory framework, with public consultation beginning in August and full launch expected by year-end.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a new compensation mechanism for victims of drink-driving incidents. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook confirmed the system will require courts to impose financial compensation alongside existing criminal penalties.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the government does not intervene in management appointments at port operators, including the hiring of foreign nationals, provided that Malaysian entities maintain at least 51 per cent ownership.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced RM100,000 in funding for Kampung Bukit Temiang, combining resources from the Railway Assets Corporation and his parliamentary allocation to improve community infrastructure.
The East Coast Expressway Phase 3 will be developed through a public-private partnership model due to government funding limitations, with the private sector bearing full development costs under a competitive bidding process.
Malaysia's Smart Lane initiative on the North-South Expressway has slashed traffic congestion by 30 to 50 percent since its 2023 rollout, with accident rates in designated zones remaining well below average despite shared motorcycle usage.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has injected an additional RM10 million into the taxi replacement fund and disclosed plans for a specialised financing scheme for Proton S70 vehicles, aimed at modernising Malaysia's aging taxi fleet.
Malaysia's MADANI Taxi Reform Programme has abolished the traditional taxi leasing model, enabling drivers to become legal vehicle owners through a new financing arrangement approved by the Ministry of Finance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled an extra RM10 million grant for taxi drivers replacing ageing vehicles, doubling the initial allocation and signalling the government's commitment to modernising Malaysia's vital transport sector.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced the MADANI Government will meet with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to discuss concerns raised by the Ruler regarding the LRT3 Shah Alam Line project, which has faced significant delays and scope reductions.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has urged MyLesen B2 Programme recipients to ride responsibly and obey traffic laws, emphasising that their free motorcycle licence is a privilege tied to safety obligations, not permission to race illegally.
Malaysia launches an expanded BUDI Diesel subsidy programme tomorrow, extending subsidised fuel access to 700,000 private vehicle owners nationwide at RM2.10 per litre, alongside relief measures for commercial transport operators.
Malaysia's Ministry of Domestic Trade has scrapped diesel purchase restrictions in Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan effective July 1, aligning with standardised subsidy pricing under the BUDI Diesel Programme at RM2.10 per litre.