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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses against motorcyclists caught riding without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, including opposition workers seen in viral videos.
Malaysia has completed a RM41.7 million railway restoration project linking Gemas in Negeri Sembilan to Mentakab in Pahang, finishing in June after eight years of work. Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the upgrade strengthens the critical East Coast-West Coast rail corridor.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has unveiled RM100,000 in funding for Kampung Bukit Temiang under the MADANI Adopted Village Initiative, with resources earmarked for community facility improvements and infrastructure repairs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Transport Ministry to explore expanded use of border ports, including facilities in Perlis and Penang, following talks with Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul aimed at boosting bilateral trade infrastructure.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pushing for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish a court-ordered compensation mechanism for road accident victims and their families, whilst strengthening penalties against illegal street racing.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the Kampung Angkat MADANI programme is a long-standing nationwide initiative unconnected to ongoing state elections, emphasising the government's commitment to pre-campaign election conduct guidelines.
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Malaysia's nearly RM500 million expansion of Kota Kinabalu International Airport remains on hold pending resolution of land and site issues with the Sabah state government, though funding has been approved.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has defended proposals to raise traffic violation penalties by RM500, arguing stiffer fines are necessary to deter dangerous driving as road violations surge.
Malaysia's ambitious Port Klang 3 expansion could break ground this year if land negotiations with Selangor state government proceed smoothly, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced, signalling continued momentum for the major port infrastructure initiative.
The Port Klang Free Zone has generated RM108 million in revenue as its reactivation programme reaches 86% completion, representing a significant turnaround following years of operational challenges and restructuring efforts.
The Selangor State Government is resolving land ownership issues critical to developing Port Klang's Third Terminal on Carey Island, with Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirming construction could begin in 2025.
A Johor MP has raised concerns about mounting congestion risks as delays plague the e-ART project, blaming the Transport Ministry for insufficient coordination ahead of the RTS launch.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Openg have demonstrated political maturity by keeping their first public encounter cordial, despite a recent online disagreement between the two leaders.