Beware of bed bugs
‘Vigilance is the key. Inspect any room when you travel and inspect your luggage first thing when you return so that you don’t bring any bed bug stowaways with you.’ – Ohio State University entomologist and bedbug expert, Dr Susan Jones. I am now looking at public transport like buses, airports and hotel rooms with […]
MRT Putrajaya Line opening expected to trigger, revitalise development of old areas
KUALA LUMPUR: The opening of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Line is expected to trigger and revitalise development in old, existing areas, as well as areas yet to be developed, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said with the opening of the new line, the government was confident that areas located along the […]
Public transport battered by pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: Measures to curb the risk of infection and preventing Covid-19 have caused a major disruption in the way public transportation is operated, impacting not only ridership but also people’s options to move about safely. The operators have to adapt to the new normal of providing hand sanitisers, ensuring face masks are worn by […]
Miri Public Transport Committee formed
MIRI: Miri Divisional Public Transport Committee (DPTC) was formed yesterday and the first meeting was chaired by Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin. Similarly, Limbang Divisional Public Transport Committee was set up on Monday. The setting up of these bodies is in line with the establishment of the State Public Transport Committee (SPTC) in November […]
All public transport allowed to operate at full capacity
KUALA LUMPUR: All public transport services, including flights and express buses, as well as e-hailing services and private vehicles, are now allowed to operate at full capacity while abiding by the standard operating procedure (SOP) under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) at all time. Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said […]
Public transport urged to follow SOP
KUCHING: Those involved in the operation of the public transport sector under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) on May 12 are advised to follow the safety precautionary measures put in place. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said although there is relaxation of the MCO, it is important to adhere to standard operating procedure […]
Public Transport committee in every division
SIBU: The Sarawak Transport Ministry will be setting up a Public Transport committee in every division with the main task of studying how to reduce traffic congestion in towns and cities in the state. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin told the press after meeting with bus company operators here yesterday that the committee would […]
