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New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Sudden suspension of Smart Selangor bus routes sparks public outcry
KUALA LUMPUR: The sudden suspension of five Smart Selangor bus routes in Subang Jaya earlier this month has provoked widespread frustration among residents, many of whom depend heavily on the free service for their daily journeys to work, school and healthcare facilities. This disruption has left commuters without clear alternatives, triggering a flood of complaints on social media and urgent calls for action from the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). MBSJ announced the temporary suspension of the affected routes on May 2, but did not give a date for when services might resume, leaving thousands in uncertainty. Many working adults expressed how the suspension has thrown their daily routines into chaos, with no immediate alternatives readily available in the impacted areas. "MBSJ, can you provide an alternative for the SJ03 Smart Selangor bus that suddenly stopped? How am I supposed to get to work? "Please provide a solution as soon as possible. The Rapid KL On-Demand service does not even cover the Kinrara BK5 light rail transit (LRT) area," said user @HedayahDain on X. Another user, @iripann, lamented the increased cost of transport. "When will the Smart Selangor buses resume? It has been unbearable to pay for e-hailing services every day just to get to Serdang Hospital. "The Rapid KL On-Demand service costs RM4 per ride and only operates from 8am to 8pm. It is not practical at all." Some have questioned whether the service has been discontinued without prior notice. "Has the SJ03 bus stopped for good? I did not see it yesterday or today. I rely on it to get home from the LRT station as it is the only bus that serves my neighbourhood," another user said. Parents, educators and students have also voiced concern over the disruption to schooling, particularly affecting those in Puchong and Kinrara. "This has impacted Form Six students travelling from the BK5 LRT station to Batu 8. Today, they had to walk all the way to college. We urge the city council to find an immediate alternative," a Facebook user appealed. "Our students will be severely affected. Many live along the bus routes such as Taman Mawar, Puchong Jaya and Taman Kinrara. We hope the buses are reinstated as soon as possible," said user Francis Ng Chun Kia. "Please understand that the Smart Selangor bus is essential for students from BK5, Batu 8 and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Puchong Jaya (A). Nearly all of them rely on it," said another user, Chikta Kunan. Besides working adults and students, the elderly have also felt the impact of the suspension. "It was heartbreaking to see an elderly gentleman waiting in the heat. These buses need regular maintenance," said user @anisabdaziz_. Earlier, the New Straits Times reported that bus services on five Smart Selangor routes in Subang Jaya were suspended after the operator failed to submit permit applications on time and did not meet key licensing conditions, APAD said. APAD clarified that the disruption was not caused by processing delays, but by SKS Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd's late submission of applications, which were only received on April 25 and 26. The New Straits Times has contacted APAD for further comments but has yet to receive a response.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
ASEAN Summit: Rapid KL to extend peak hours operation
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL will extend its rail operating hours during morning and evening peak hours from May 23 to 27 in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit to be held in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. According to a statement by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today, peak hours on weekdays will be extended by one hour, from 6.30 am to 10 am and 4.30 pm to 8 pm, compared to the normal peak hours, which start from 7 am to 9.30 am and 5 pm to 7.30 pm. Prasarana announced that the frequency of train operations on weekends, particularly on May 24 and 25, 2025, will be increased to accommodate the expected increase in passengers during the conference. According to the statement, Rapid KL will also enhance monitoring and operational control to ensure the smooth running of public transport services during the summit. 'If there is an increase in passengers, Rapid KL is prepared to increase the number of trains. 'A total of 400 additional staff have also been deployed at selected rail stations to help smooth the movement of passengers and ASEAN delegations using public transport services,' the statement said. For bus service operations and Rapid KL On-Demand, Prasarana said several routes are expected to experience schedule delays following the gradual road closures by the authorities throughout the period. Among the routes involved are Route 402 (LRT Titiwangsa – LRT Maluri), Route 302 (LRT Titiwangsa – KLCC), Route 300 (Pandan Indah Hub – Lebuh Ampang), Route 303 (Taman Mulia Jaya – Lebuh Ampang), Rapid KL On-Demand (Titiwangsa – Chow Kit Zone). 'Bus users who wish to go to KLCC and surrounding areas are advised to use rail services to avoid traffic congestion,' the statement said. Prasarana advises passengers to plan their journeys in advance, monitor the latest notifications via Rapid KL's official social media or download the PULSE app, and consider using alternatives such as rail services to avoid any inconvenience.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Barnama
ASEAN Summit: Rapid KL To Extend Peak Hours Operation
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Rapid KL will extend its rail operating hours during morning and evening peak hours from May 23 to 27 in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit to be held in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. According to a statement by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) today, peak hours on weekdays will be extended by one hour, from 6.30 am to 10 am and 4.30 pm to 8 pm, compared to the normal peak hours, which start from 7 am to 9.30 am and 5 pm to 7.30 pm. Prasarana announced that the frequency of train operations on weekends, particularly on May 24 and 25, 2025, will be increased to accommodate the expected increase in passengers during the conference. According to the statement, Rapid KL will also enhance monitoring and operational control to ensure the smooth running of public transport services during the summit. 'If there is an increase in passengers, Rapid KL is prepared to increase the number of trains. 'A total of 400 additional staff have also been deployed at selected rail stations to help smooth the movement of passengers and ASEAN delegations using public transport services,' the statement said. For bus service operations and Rapid KL On-Demand, Prasarana said several routes are expected to experience schedule delays following the gradual road closures by the authorities throughout the period. Among the routes involved are Route 402 (LRT Titiwangsa – LRT Maluri), Route 302 (LRT Titiwangsa – KLCC), Route 300 (Pandan Indah Hub – Lebuh Ampang), Route 303 (Taman Mulia Jaya – Lebuh Ampang), Rapid KL On-Demand (Titiwangsa – Chow Kit Zone). 'Bus users who wish to go to KLCC and surrounding areas are advised to use rail services to avoid traffic congestion,' the statement said.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Asean Summit: Rapid KL to extend rail operating hours to handle expected rise in commuters
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL will extend its morning and evening peak rail operations from May 23 to May 27 (2025), in conjunction with the 46th Asean Summit, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. In a statement on Tuesday (May 20), Prasarana Malaysia Berhad said its operations during weekday peak hours on the mentioned dates will be extended by one hour in the morning and evening to cater to the public. It said peak hours will be extended to 6.30am to 10am (instead of the usual 7am to 9.30am) in the morning and 4.30pm to 8pm (instead of the usual 5pm to 7.30pm) in the evening. "The frequency of train operations on the weekend (May 24 and May 25) has been increased to accommodate the expected increase in passengers. "The Ampang/Petaling route, will be increased to a four-minute frequency, while the Kelana Jaya route will be at a five-minute frequency. "The Monorail and Kajang and Putrajaya lines will be at a frequency of eight minutes," the statement read. It further said Rapid KL would enhance monitoring and operational control to ensure the smooth running of public transport services throughout the conference period. "We are prepared to increase the number of trains in the event of an increase in passenger numbers or current operational needs. "We will deploy 400 additional staff at selected rail stations to help smooth the movement of passengers and Asean delegations using public transport services. "For bus and Rapid KL On-Demand service operations, several routes are expected to experience schedule delays due to the gradual closure of roads by the authorities during the period. "Those routes are Route 402 (Titiwangsa LRT - Maluri LRT), Route 302 (Titiwangsa LRT - KLCC), Route 300 (Hab Pandan Indah - Lebuh Ampang), Route 303 (Taman Mulia Jaya - Lebuh Ampang) dan Rapid KL On-Demand ( Titiwangsa Zone - Chow Kit)," it said. It said bus users who want to go to KLCC and surrounding areas are advised to use the rail service to avoid traffic congestion. "The rail stations that can be used are the KLCC Station (Kelana Jaya Line), KLCC Persiaran Station (Putrajaya Line), Raja Chulan Station (KL Monorail), Conlay Station (Putrajaya Line) and Bukit Bintang Station (Kajang Line and the KL Monorail). "Rapid KL advises passengers to plan their journeys in advance, monitor the latest notifications via Rapid KL's official social media or download the PULSE application and consider using alternatives such as rail services to avoid any inconvenience. "Those living in the city are urged to make full use of public transport to facilitate movement to key areas and contribute to the smooth flow of traffic during the large-scale conferences and events currently taking place in the capital," it read.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Prasarana aiming for 40% usage of public transportation by 2030
PETALING JAYA: Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) is optimistic about achieving a 40 per cent target of public transport usage in the country by 2030, in line with ongoing efforts to enhance existing facilities and services. Its president and group chief executive officer, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said that with government support, his team is implementing strategic planning to increase the number of users (ridership) from 1.3 million this year to 1.5 million next year. 'Among the main initiatives are the addition of the light rail transit (LRT) 3 (Shah Alam route) which is expected to be operational by the end of this year, the addition of dedicated bus lanes, and collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) to improve pedestrian pathways to bus and LRT stations,' he said. He said this at a press conference after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), represented by its executive director Faroze Nadar here today. According to Mohd Azharuddin, Prasarana also plans to expand the Rapid KL On-Demand service, which is becoming increasingly popular among Klang Valley residents, and to increase the number of electric buses as part of the sustainable mobility agenda. 'Dedicated bus lanes are also very important because they allow buses to increase their frequency and provide faster journeys for passengers,' he said. He is confident that this systematic and comprehensive approach can contribute towards achieving the 40 per cent target of public transportation usage by 2023. Previously, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed that the public transportation usage rate in Malaysia is still low at around 25 per cent, far behind developed countries like Singapore (67 per cent), Seoul (63 per cent) and Tokyo (73 per cent). He emphasied that an efficient public transportation system not only facilitates the daily movement of the people but also acts as a catalyst for economic growth, social well-being, and inclusive mobility in both urban and rural areas. Meanwhile, Mohd Azharuddin also said that he had a meeting with Ahmad Zahid recently, and among the matters discussed was the urgent need to add dedicated lanes for the bus service.
