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Malaysia's Land Public Transport Agency has granted taxi drivers the option to license or replace vehicles with models other than the Proton S70 under the National MADANI Taxi Renewal Programme, providing relief for those facing financing challenges.
Thailand will invite bids in December for eight construction contracts on the second phase of its Thai-Chinese high-speed railway, linking Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai across 357 kilometres with an investment of 341.35 billion baht.
Malaysia operates 6,416 public EV chargers nationwide without government price controls, relying instead on market competition and private investment to expand charging networks across the country.
Nearly 68% of companies registering for Malaysia's expanded Subsidised Diesel Control System are based in East Malaysia, with over 10,000 firms in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan now eligible for RM300 diesel subsidies on commercial vehicles.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a compensation mechanism requiring courts to impose financial penalties on drink-driving offenders beyond existing sentencing. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook outlined the framework designed to provide redress for victims.
Nearly 70 per cent of Malaysia's road accidents last year involved people aged between 16 and 40 years old, with the youngest age group recording the highest incident rate, according to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has unveiled RM100,000 in funding for Kampung Bukit Temiang to upgrade community facilities under the MADANI Adopted Village Programme, with contributions from the Railway Assets Corporation and his allocation as Seremban MP.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing legislative changes to enable courts to order compensation for road accident victims and their families. The initiative targets drivers convicted of serious offences including illegal racing.
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has publicly rebuked members of Pakatan Harapan and DAP for riding motorcycles without helmets, ordering the Road Transport Department to issue compounds against violators.
Malaysia's tourism association is pressing the government to reverse its decision to exclude licensed tourism transport operators from the diesel subsidy programme, arguing the move ignores the sector's role in domestic travel.
The Malaysian government has committed an additional RM10 million to support taxi drivers nationwide. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim acknowledged their critical contribution as frontline workers shaping the country's international reputation.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has injected an additional RM10 million into Malaysia's taxi replacement fund and announced upcoming dedicated financing options for Proton S70 vehicles, signalling renewed government support for the traditional taxi industry.
The federal government has released RM10 million in additional funding to support taxi owners replacing older vehicles through a matching grant initiative, addressing the country's ageing transportation fleet.
Malaysia's new MADANI Taxi Reform Programme eliminates the traditional leasing model, allowing drivers to own their vehicles outright. The initiative features Proton S70 sedans and digital revenue streams for operators.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has committed an additional RM10 million to accelerate Malaysia's taxi modernisation drive, building on initial Budget 2026 allocations and establishing a new partnership with Proton.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has stressed that the free MyLesen B2 motorcycle licence is a responsibility, not a racing permit, as he presented licences to Negeri Sembilan participants and warned of tougher penalties for illegal racing.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved a 12-month extension of the underwater search agreement with Ocean Infinity, running from July 2026 to June 2027, maintaining the 'no find, no fee' principle while promising USD70 million if wreckage is discovered.