PUTRAJAYA, March 9 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has been further enhanced by extending the original alignment of 640 kilometres (km) to 665 km as a more efficient rail alignment system.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 4 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) will not ban heavy vehicles from operating on roads during the Chinese New Year celebrations this year, said Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The government has granted exemptions to all private vehicle owners on renewal of their motor vehicle licence (LKM) and competent driving licence (CDL) from February 1 until March 31.

MELAKA, Jan 5 — The government has set up a task force headed by the Port Klang Authority to address container congestion at its port which has been occurring since the third quarter of last year, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 5 — The Port Klang Authority (PKA) has taken several steps to overcome container and ship congestion in Port Klang which has been occurring since November last year.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 14 — The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has produced a preliminary report of its investigations into a mid-air collision involving two helicopters, 9M-HCA and 9M-HCB, on November 8 in Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — The Road Transport Act (Amendment) 2020, which carries heavier penalties for traffic offences, particularly related to Sections 41 to 45, will come into operation from October 23, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — All land, air and sea public transportation services, except for cruise ships and holiday cruise ships, are allowed to operate as usual during the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor and Sabah.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 8 — All commercial vehicles that transport goods and related to businesses such as buses for workers are allowed to operate and travel as normal during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Klang, Selangor as well as Sandakan, Papar and Tuaran districts in Sabah.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 2 — Stricter health screenings will be conducted at all public transport terminals, stations and service counters beginning today in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.

SANDAKAN, Sept 19 — The authorities will investigate claims that some drivers were offering e-hailing service without having the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr WeKa Siong.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Road Transport (Amendment) Bill, passed by the Dewan Rakyat on Aug 26, is expected to be tabled in Dewan Negara next week for approval and gazetted in an effort to curb driving under the influence of alcohol.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 — Private vehicle owners with an expired Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM), not exceeding three years, can renew their road tax without having to undergo inspection at the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom), effective today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — The Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2020, which among others, seeks to amend the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs was passed with majority support in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The government is in the midst of finalising the alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The jail sentence for those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent of causing death has been increased to between 10 to 15 years and a fine of between RM50,000 to RM100,000 for the first offence.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Road Transport Department (RTD) has collected a total of RM8.5 billion in non-tax revenue for 2018 and 2019, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The Transport Ministry will propose for reduction of the permissible alcohol content levels in the blood, urine, and breath in accordance with the World Health Organisation standard.

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 — The Transport Ministry plans to offer discounts for traffic offenders to clear their outstanding summonses in conjunction with the national month of independence, said its minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — The decision to do away with social distancing onboard aircraft was made after taking into account international standards and guidelines of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.