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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Discussions underway to complete stalled MEX2 Highway project
KUALA LUMPUR: Discussions are being finalised with the Receiver and Manager (R&M) to determine the best solution for completing the remaining works of the MEX2 Highway project. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said this followed a notice of default issued by sukuk holders to the highway concessionaire in January 2022. He said the discussions also involved aspects such as the cost of completing the project, cash flow, a traffic study analysis, toll rates, and other matters to ensure the project remains viable. "The MEX2 Highway project is fully funded by the developer or concessionaire through the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) method. "As such, any information related to project progress, including progress claims, is reviewed and verified by the concessionaire together with the supervising consultant (SC) and the independent consulting engineer (ICE), and submitted directly to the sukuk holders. "All concession obligations have been handed over to the R&M appointed by the sukuk holders to resolve financial issues and complete the remaining construction works of the project," he said in a written reply. He was responding to Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut) on the prolonged delay in the MEX2 project and allegations of RM416 million in false claims by the developer, which had negatively impacted the public and government. On the alleged false claims, Alexander said the matter was beyond the knowledge of the Works Ministry as the project was privately financed. "Any approval for advance payments or progress payments does not involve any process related to the government," he said.
The Star
07-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Lack of platform barriers at LRT stations among causes of incidents involving OKU
KUALA LUMPUR: The absence of platform barriers at Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations has been identified as one of the contributing factors to incidents involving passengers, particularly persons with disabilities (OKU). Transport Minister Anthony Loke said earlier-generation rail stations, especially LRT stations, were designed without physical barriers between platforms and trains, unlike newer facilities such as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations which are fully equipped with safety systems. "Prasarana is now looking into proposals to install (barriers) between the platform and the tracks. Although it may not be possible to close the entire gap completely, we aim to minimise it by placing a barrier between the platform and the tracks. "Implementing this (installation of barriers at older stations) requires significant expenditure because it involves redesigning all these rail stations and it would also take a considerable amount of time," he said during Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Aug 7). He was responding to a supplementary question from Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut), who asked about the main weaknesses identified following the tragic death of a visually impaired man who fell and was run over by a train at the Wangsa Maju LRT Station last February. Loke said that, for now, auxiliary police personnel have been stationed at the affected stations and are trained to be more alert and sensitive to the needs of the OKU community to prevent such incidents from recurring. He said the government remains committed to improving accessibility and inclusiveness within the public transportation system, including upgrading OKU-friendly facilities currently underway, and installing lifts at older and rural Keretapi Tanah Melayu stations. "Rail service operators also continuously provide training to their frontline staff to assist and facilitate the needs of OKU passengers. This is to ensure that appropriate assistance is delivered professionally, empathetically, and efficiently," he said. He was replying to the original question from Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera), who inquired about ongoing efforts to improve accessibility for OKU users in utilising public transport. – Bernama Parliament, OKU, Disabilities, PWD, Safety, Barriers, Platform, Rail, LRT Stations, Transport Ministry
Malay Mail
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
LRT platform barriers may be introduced to improve safety for PwDs, says Transport Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 — The absence of platform barriers at Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations has been identified as one of the contributing factors to incidents involving passengers, particularly persons with disabilities (PwDs). Transport Minister Anthony Loke said earlier-generation rail stations, especially LRT stations, were designed without physical barriers between platforms and trains, unlike newer facilities such as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations which are fully equipped with safety systems. 'So, Prasarana is now looking into proposals to install (barriers) between the platform and the tracks. Although it may not be possible to close the entire gap completely, we aim to minimise it by placing a barrier between the platform and the tracks. 'Implementing this (installation of barriers at older stations) would require significant expenditure because it involves redesigning all these rail stations, and it would also take a considerable amount of time,' he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut), who asked about the main weaknesses identified following the tragic death of a visually impaired man who fell and was run over by a train at the Wangsa Maju LRT Station last February. Loke said that, for now, auxiliary police personnel have been stationed at the affected stations and are trained to be more alert and sensitive to the needs of the PwD community to prevent such incidents from recurring. He said the government remains committed to improving accessibility and inclusiveness within the public transportation system, including upgrading PwD-friendly facilities currently underway, and installing lifts at older and rural Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) stations. 'Rail service operators also continuously provide training to their frontline staff to assist and facilitate the needs of PwD passengers. This is to ensure that appropriate assistance is delivered professionally, empathetically, and efficiently,' he said. He was replying to the original question from Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera), who inquired about ongoing efforts to improve accessibility for PwD users in utilising public transport. — Bernama
Barnama
07-08-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Lack Of Platform Barriers Among Causes Of LRT Incidents involving PWDs
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The absence of platform barriers at Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations has been identified as one of the contributing factors to incidents involving passengers, particularly persons with disabilities (PwDs). Transport Minister Anthony Loke said earlier-generation rail stations, especially LRT stations, were designed without physical barriers between platforms and trains, unlike newer facilities such as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations which are fully equipped with safety systems. 'So, Prasarana is now looking into proposals to install (barriers) between the platform and the tracks. Although it may not be possible to close the entire gap completely, we aim to minimise it by placing a barrier between the platform and the tracks. 'Implementing this (installation of barriers at older stations) would require significant expenditure because it involves redesigning all these rail stations, and it would also take a considerable amount of time,' he said during the question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today. He was responding to a supplementary question from Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut), who asked about the main weaknesses identified following the tragic death of a visually impaired man who fell and was run over by a train at the Wangsa Maju LRT Station last February. Loke said that, for now, auxiliary police personnel have been stationed at the affected stations and are trained to be more alert and sensitive to the needs of the PwD community to prevent such incidents from recurring. He said the government remains committed to improving accessibility and inclusiveness within the public transportation system, including upgrading PwD-friendly facilities currently underway, and installing lifts at older and rural Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) stations. 'Rail service operators also continuously provide training to their frontline staff to assist and facilitate the needs of PwD passengers. This is to ensure that appropriate assistance is delivered professionally, empathetically, and efficiently,' he said. He was replying to the original question from Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera), who inquired about ongoing efforts to improve accessibility for PwD users in utilising public transport.
Free Malaysia Today
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
PAS moots PN presidential council to ‘oversee' coalition
PAS central committee member Khairil Nizam Khirudin said the presidential council would oversee PN while an executive committee takes over its day-to-day affairs. PETALING JAYA : PAS has proposed that Perikatan Nasional (PN) establish a presidential council composed of the heads of the opposition coalition's four components. PAS central committee member Khairil Nizam Khirudin said the council would oversee PN while an executive committee would take on the task of 'championing issues'. He said the proposal was aimed at improving and bolstering PN's administrative structure, and that the Bersatu leadership was aware of the matter, Berita Harian reported. 'Our proposal has reached Bersatu and we've asked them to join us in this matter, because it requires a consensus between party components. 'This council comprising the party presidents would, in principle, oversee PN. 'In terms of the day-to-day operations, including responding, championing and rallying the people on various issues, that can be left to the executive committee,' he was quoted as saying. It was previously reported that PAS had proposed restructuring PN to make Bersatu deputy president Hamzah Zainudin the head of an executive committee that manages the coalition's day-to-day affairs. Under the reported plan, the presidents of PAS, Bersatu, Gerakan and the Malaysian Indian People's Party would form an advisory council while retaining their roles on the PN Supreme Council. Hamzah dismissed the speculation as 'nonsensical stories' spread by outsiders seeking to divide Bersatu and PN. Muhyiddin Yassin meanwhile claimed that PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang had personally expressed support for him to stay on as PN chairman at a meeting several months ago.
