Business, markets and economy news from Malaysia.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will formally open the Light Rail Transit Line 3 Shah Alam extension this Sunday, ahead of the service's commencement on Monday, expanding the Klang Valley's public transport capacity.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi says Malaysia's transport strategy must evolve beyond building more highways, instead prioritising smarter, integrated networks connected to public transport systems.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that diesel trains operating the Southern Shuttle service represent a stopgap solution as the ministry awaits delivery of new Electric Multiple Unit trains, with RM11-15 million in annual subsidies supporting the service.
DAP Johor is pressing the state administration to publicly justify replacing the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit project with an elevated automated transit system and to clarify financial implications.