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New Straits Times
21-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Pahang rep turns to AI for ECRL ticket fares insights
KUANTAN: An appointed assemblyman surprised his colleagues at the Pahang State Legislative Assembly today when he 'disclosed' an estimated fare structure for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which is expected to be fully operational by January 2027. Datuk Wong Tat Chee said that a one-way economy class ticket from Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur is estimated at RM35, from Kuantan to Kota Baru at around RM45, and RM60 for passengers travelling from Kota Baru to Kuala Lumpur. The Temerloh MCA division chief drew smiles from those present when he shared that he had used the popular artificial intelligence (AI) tool – ChatGPT – to simulate the fares through a series of hypothetical travel scenarios. "The whole country is eagerly awaiting the launch of this historic mega-rail project, but the question of ticket pricing remains unanswered. "I have watched several promotional videos highlighting the ECRL's sleek cabins and passenger convenience, but there was no mention of ticket prices. So, I used ChatGPT to estimate fares, taking into consideration the socioeconomic background and average income of East Coast residents. "The simulation suggested ticket prices at around 10 sen per kilometre. ChatGPT also recommended discounted fares for persons with disabilities, students, and senior citizens," he said during the debate on the motion of thanks for the royal address by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, at the state assembly sitting held at Wisma Sri Pahang today. Speaking earnestly, Wong suggested that the Pahang government could consider the AI-generated fare estimates and raise the matter with the Transport Ministry and the concessionaire company. The ECRL, a 665-kilometre railway connecting Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Selangor, has reached 81 per cent overall completion. The government had previously assured that the prices for ECRL train tickets would be affordable and people-friendly. Last year, Wong stunned the Pahang State Legislative Assembly when he proposed establishing the largest safari park in Southeast Asia in Temerloh, covering about 202 hectares.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Pahang urged to form panel to tackle land encroachment
KUANTAN: A state assemblyman has urged the Pahang government to form a special committee to examine and address the issue of land encroachment in the state. Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji (PH-Tras) said the committee could comprise various parties, including former officers of the Land and Mines Office, land experts from higher education institutions, police, lawyers and religious scholars. He said the committee should be given three months to submit a proposed action plan for implementation by the state government. 'A special committee should be formed to review this issue and propose fair and win-win solutions. Encroachment must be stopped, and encroached land must not be left unattended for too long, as this can lead to theft of harvestable crops for sale,' he said. He was speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks on the royal address by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly today. Earlier, the Sultan of Pahang decreed that the ongoing issue of land encroachment in the state must be resolved, noting that 14,494.9 hectares of state land have been encroached and illegally cultivated with oil palm, rubber, durian and other crops. In addition, His Royal Highness said that 5,997.09 hectares of Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK) have also been encroached under the guise of agriculture, which in reality is an open theft of state property. Shahril Azman Abd Halim (PN-Jengka) supported the state government's firm action in addressing the issue by taking encroachers to court instead of issuing compounds. Separately, Chan Chun Kuang (PH-Semambu) urged the state government to consider enacting specific legislation to protect the people of Pahang from online fraud. He said the state government must take a proactive role in safeguarding its citizens against digital threats. The sitting will resume tomorrow.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Set up special panel to tackle land encroachment, Pahang gov't urged
KUANTAN: A state assemblyman has urged the Pahang government to form a special committee to examine and address the issue of land encroachment in the state. Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji (PH-Tras) said the committee could comprise various parties, including former officers of the Land and Mines Office, land experts from higher education institutions, police, lawyers and religious scholars. He said the committee should be given three months to submit a proposed action plan for implementation by the state government. 'A special committee should be formed to review this issue and propose fair and win-win solutions. Encroachment must be stopped, and encroached land must not be left unattended for too long, as this can lead to theft of harvestable crops for sale,' he said. He was speaking during the debate on the motion of thanks on the royal address by the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, in the Pahang State Legislative Assembly today. Earlier, the Sultan of Pahang decreed that the ongoing issue of land encroachment in the state must be resolved, noting that 14,494.9 hectares of state land have been encroached and illegally cultivated with oil palm, rubber, durian and other crops. In addition, His Royal Highness said that 5,997.09 hectares of Permanent Forest Reserves (HSK) have also been encroached under the guise of agriculture, which in reality is an open theft of state property. Shahril Azman Abd Halim (PN-Jengka) supported the state government's firm action in addressing the issue by taking encroachers to court instead of issuing compounds. Separately, Chan Chun Kuang (PH-Semambu) urged the state government to consider enacting specific legislation to protect the people of Pahang from online fraud. He said the state government must take a proactive role in safeguarding its citizens against digital threats. The sitting will resume tomorrow.
