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Rapid KL has prolonged its promotional free-fare period for the LRT3 Shah Alam Line through August 14, expanding access to shuttle buses and Park N' Ride facilities as part of efforts to encourage greater public transport adoption.
New South Wales police arrested 356 people during a three-day operation targeting violent and sexual offences on public transport, bringing total arrests under the initiative to more than 1,800 since its establishment in 2024.
A Singapore bus driver has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail after an elderly passenger died when he drove off while she was still alighting from the vehicle at Hillion Mall in March 2025.
The MADANI government has committed to meeting Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to discuss outstanding issues surrounding the LRT3 Shah Alam Line, following the Ruler's public remarks about project costs and implementation setbacks.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has praised the Shah Alam Line LRT3 as evidence of the MADANI Government's dedication to modernising public transport infrastructure across Malaysia's busiest corridors.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced a month-long free fare initiative for the LRT3 Shah Alam Line beginning June 29, allowing commuters to experience the service before regular pricing begins.
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line opened to strong user approval on June 29, with commuters praising reduced travel times and comfort. However, advocates for persons with disabilities have flagged opportunities to enhance accessibility features, particularly Braille signage.
The LRT3 Shah Alam Line began operations on June 29, with Prasarana expecting between 5,000 and 10,000 passengers on opening day. The operator projects ridership will grow to 67,000 daily within the first year as commuters adjust to the new service.
The MADANI administration vows to maintain momentum on sustainable development nationwide, with Johor highlighted as beneficiary of major infrastructure and healthcare projects under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership.
The completed LRT3 Shah Alam Line, stretching 37.8 kilometres across 20 stations from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia, will be officially launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, June 28, with the commercial opening date to be announced at the ceremony.
Selangor's Menteri Besar has ordered local authorities to review public transport accessibility issues, pledging additional state funding for pedestrian facilities and directing transport operators to address service gaps.
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Malaysia's Light Rail Transit 3 line will commence operations on June 29, following an official launch ceremony on June 23 to be presided over by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The 37.8km route serves two million residents across the western Klang Valley.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will conduct an official launch ceremony for the LRT3 Shah Alam line on Sunday, ahead of the line's commencement of public operations the following day.
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke defended the use of diesel trains on the Southern Shuttle service as a temporary measure while waiting for new Electric Multiple Unit trains to arrive.
Malaysia's state railway operator KTMB has announced additional ETS train services to accommodate voters heading south for the Johor state election scheduled for July 11, with bookings opening immediately through multiple digital and offline channels.
A Johor lawmaker has criticised the Transport Ministry for failing to provide clear timelines and demonstrating insufficient urgency regarding the e-ART project, warning that delays could worsen traffic congestion as regional transit infrastructure nears completion.
DAP Johor is demanding answers from the state government regarding its decision to abandon the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit project in favour of the Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit system.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry launched the Shuttle Selatan rail service, linking Kulai, JB Sentral and Pasir Gudang. The initiative is expected to benefit more than two million people and forms part of broader efforts to enhance public transport connectivity in Johor.