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Another hiccup hit the Aerotrain at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) yesterday, <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/loke-reaffirms-klia-aerotrains-safety-after-tunnel-flooding-door-incident" target="_blank" style="">prompting a quick apology and yet another round of public frustration.</a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The driverless train paused for 15 minutes due to a door malfunction, according to KLIA’s official statement on X. Shuttle buses were sent in to keep things moving, and by 11:01am, the Aerotrain was back on track.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">But for many, the disruption felt like deja vu.“Broken again?” user @afiqmukhtar posted at 10:52am, tagging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook. “Millions spent on upgrades and <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/klia-aerotrain-stalls-after-downpour-causes-drainage-pump-malfunction" target="_blank" style="">it still can’t handle full passenger loads.”</a>




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This isn’t the first time the upgraded RM456 million train system has come under fire. Since resuming operations after a 28-month suspension, it has faced multiple interruptions, drawing backlash from commuters and public figures alike.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">MCA Youth secretary-general Saw Yee Fung didn’t mince words, urging the transport ministry to form a dedicated task force to uncover what’s really going on. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“It’s disappointing and unacceptable,” she said, pointing to repeated issues in just one month.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Earlier reports highlighted similar problems, including jammed doors to unexpected shutdowns. On July 4, a blogger noted the trains weren’t running again, with passengers rerouted via buses. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">MAHB later explained that a faulty drainage pump during heavy rain had caused flooding, triggering the train’s safety shutdown system.


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Transport Minister Loke responded, clarifying that the rain-related glitch had nothing to do with the new train itself. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“It was a failure in the airport’s older infrastructure. Once water levels rose beyond the safety limit, the system did exactly what it was designed to do, which is stop,” he said.Still, for passengers, the growing list of excuses is wearing thin. With trust in the system running low, many are asking the same question. Was the Aerotrain truly ready to return?

KLIA’s Aerotrain stalled for 15 minutes due to a door glitch, prompting an apology and public frustration.

KLIA Apologises After Aerotrain Breaks Down Again

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18814/15807484/conversions/508282212_1286256026839165_7747990934392156085_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15807484" alt="508282212_1286256026839165_7747990934392156085_n.jpg"> The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will be relying heavily on data from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/07/ron95-subsidy-eligibility-based-on-padu-system-will-integrate-with-budi-madani-data" target="_blank">Central Database Hub (PADU)</a> in its push to implement a targeted subsidy mechanism for <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/01/padu-paves-way-for-targeted-fuel-subsidy-coming-in-h2-2024" target="_blank">RON95 petrol</a>.Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, who is also overseeing the Economy Ministry portfolio, said this marks the first time PADU will be utilised in such a detailed and critical capacity. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18814/15807485/conversions/PADU-(15)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15807485" alt="PADU-(15)-full_normal.jpg"> He noted that the database has already <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2023/12/online-registration-for-padu-database-opens-from-jan-2-2024" target="_blank">compiled information from 30.4 Million</a> individual profiles, capturing key details such as income, education, employment, vehicle ownership, demographics and any government assistance received.Amir Hamzah said PADU will serve as a key reference point to help verify and validate applicants’ eligibility for subsidies. This, he said, will ensure that aid is channelled only to those who truly qualify while reducing leakages and errors.The use of centralised, updated data is part of the government’s wider effort to enhance service delivery and policy targeting. According to the minister, PADU’s capabilities also allow for the development of tailored intervention programmes to better serve specific demographic groups. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18814/15807486/conversions/PADU-(20)-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15807486" alt="PADU-(20)-full_normal.jpg"> To date, 204 government agencies are actively contributing data to PADU. A formal guideline on data sharing was issued on Feb 25, followed by a series of engagement sessions from Feb to June with federal ministries, agencies, state governments and local councils.Nine applications from various agencies to access and use PADU data have so far been approved, with the goal of strengthening policy execution and digital innovation in public services. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18814/15807487/conversions/Screenshot-2025-07-07-144508-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15807487" alt="Screenshot-2025-07-07-144508-full_normal.jpg"> This announcement comes despite earlier claims by former <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/resignation-chaos-padu-govt-ev-transition-in-limbo" target="_blank">Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli</a> on the MediaRakyat podcast that internal disagreements had led to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/rafizi-padu-ready-but-overlooked-for-ron95-subsidy-rationalisation" target="_blank">PADU being sidelined</a> for RON95 subsidy rationalisation.&nbsp;Rafizi, who was instrumental in PADU’s rollout, had previously said that the platform was fully ready but was overlooked in favour of other mechanisms.Amir Hamzah’s latest statement, however, suggests a renewed commitment to leverage PADU’s capabilities for the RON95 subsidy roll-out moving forward. Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2452897" target="_blank">BERNAMA</a><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div>

With over 30 million individual profiles, PADU will guide MOF’s effort to roll out a more precise RON95 petrol subsidy.

Amir Hamzah: PADU at the Core of RON95 Subsidy Implementation

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18810/15805174/conversions/thumb-(8)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15805174" alt="thumb-(8).jpg"> The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Johor has launched an investigation after a photo went viral showing a Singapore-registered luxury vehicle allegedly refueling with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/05/anwar-no-ron95-price-hike-but-subsidies-for-foreigners-will-end" target="_blank">RON95 petrol</a> at a station in Iskandar Puteri.According to Johor KPDN director, Lilis Saslinda Pornomo, enforcement officers are actively working to identify the exact location of the incident and whether any laws or regulations were breached. She said the ministry is aware of the incident, which gained traction on social media yesterday, and a full investigation is underway. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18810/15805181/conversions/526666804_778441811365167_5203074233672969270_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15805181" alt="526666804_778441811365167_5203074233672969270_n.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18810/15805182/conversions/527976976_778441618031853_5241891553789119123_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15805182" alt="527976976_778441618031853_5241891553789119123_n.jpg"> The post, which has been widely circulated online, appears to highlight the driver of the vehicle first refueling the car before filling a large plastic container with <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/ron95-at-rm199-for-malaysians-rm250-for-foreigners-including-sporeans" target="_blank">subsidised RON95 petrol</a>. The image was originally shared by the Facebook page <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LfjSAjUCR/" target="_blank">SG Road Vigilante</a>, which also revealed the car’s number plate, “SMA2805Y”.Lilis Saslinda stressed that the sale of RON95 to foreign-registered vehicles is still strictly prohibited under Malaysian law. The ban has been in effect since August 2010 and is intended to prevent abuse of government fuel subsidies. RON95 is priced at RM2.05 per litre in Malaysia, significantly lower than the retail price in Singapore, which is about RM9.48 per litre. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18810/15805191/conversions/490314852_1216318193828466_1645162767942101592_n-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15805191" alt="490314852_1216318193828466_1645162767942101592_n.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18810/15805193/conversions/476164047_2255678561474066_2409044106840707220_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15805193" alt="476164047_2255678561474066_2409044106840707220_n.jpg"> “If the investigation confirms a violation, firm <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/01/pdam-seeks-fines-for-foreign-vehicles-that-pump-ron95" target="_blank">action will be taken against</a> all involved parties, including the station operator, if found to be negligent or complicit,” she said. She also reminded all petrol station operators to strictly follow the government’s guidelines on the sale of subsidised fuels.KPDN Johor is also encouraging the public to report any suspicious activities or similar incidents involving the misuse of RON95 petrol, to assist with further enforcement efforts. <div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3Dpfbid0CRRPWdF4e71eTHFSCUB8VARnuVdAbBNq6TQghvMuP6pcnLyCjeMwkmrhN5P6ng8Ul%26id%3D100075980665461&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="691" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 0.8125rem; border-width: initial; border-style: none; overflow: hidden;"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; ">Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2025/08/1428520/kpdn-johor-siasat-kenderaan-singapura-isi-ron95-pada-kenderaan-dalam">Berita Harian</a></div>

KPDN is probing a viral incident where a Singapore-registered car was seen pumping subsidised RON95 fuel.

KPDN Probes SG Driver Sighted Pumping RON95 in Johor

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Drivers travelling along the North-South Expressway near Tangkak can expect<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/plus-opens-three-new-lanes-at-rawang-selatan-toll-plaza" target="_blank" style=""> traffic diversions </a>starting August 5, as construction kicks off on a new bridge.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The affected stretch spans KM166.79 to KM168.26 between the Bukit Gambir and Tangkak Elevated Interchange, and the diversion will be activated in both directions. <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The works are expected to continue until December 30.<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/tow-truck-operator-charged-over-viral-plus-highway-blockade" target="_blank" style="">PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS)</a> confirmed that the diversions will be introduced in stages to make way for bridge construction works carried out by contractors from the Public Works Department (JKR).




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“Highway users are encouraged to plan their routes ahead and follow all traffic signs and directions from on-site personnel,” PLUS said in a statement on Sunday.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Real-time traffic updates will be available through the PLUS mobile app, the PUTRI Virtual Assistant, the @plustrafik account on X, and electronic message boards (VMS) along the highway. 


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Traffic along the NSE near Tangkak will be diverted in both directions from Aug 5 for bridge construction.

Traffic Diversion On Bukit Gambir-Tangkak From Aug 5

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18802/15803084/conversions/JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-4-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15803084" alt="JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-4.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">JPJ has issued a total of 1,489 summonses during an enforcement operation on VEP at the JB-Singapore land border.</h6>A total of 1,489 summonses have been issued by the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/08/jpj-rm3-million-rolls-royce-among-53-vehicles-seized" target="_blank">Road Transport Department (JPJ)</a> during the enforcement operation on <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/vep-enforcement-starts-july-1-compound-up-to-rm300" target="_blank">Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)</a> at the Malaysia-Singapore land border between July 1 and Aug 2, 2025.Announced via its <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19upRBtFKv/" target="_blank">official Facebook page</a>, JPJ senior director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said during the operation period, a total of 14,379 Singapore-registered vehicles were inspected, taking place at both the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) complexes at Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) and Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB), as well as the Johor Bahru city area.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18802/15803086/conversions/JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-2-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15803086" alt="JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-2.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">JPJ Senior Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan</h6>“Of the 1,489 owners or drivers summoned, most were found to have failed to install and activate the VEP RFID tag.“One of the common excuses given was that they believed the Malaysian government had not yet begun enforcement and it was still in the advocacy stage,” the senior director told <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bernama.com/en/crime_courts/news.php?id=2452773" target="_blank">Bernama</a> after the Special VEP Enforcement Operation at the BSI exit ramp in Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru.Muhammad Kifli added that of all the summonses issued, only one individual refused to cooperate, although the person eventually complied when JPJ enforcement officers wanted to seize the vehicle.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18802/15803089/conversions/JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-3-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15803089" alt="JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-3.jpg"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18802/15803090/conversions/JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-6-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15803090" alt="JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-6.jpg"> He further elaborated that so far during the operation, nearly 90% of Singapore-registered private vehicles had already obtained the VEP by installing and activating the RFID tag. As of July 31, a total of 277,930 VEP RFID tags had been issued to Singapore vehicle owners, involving both private individuals and companies.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18802/15803092/conversions/JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-3-full_normal.jpg" data-media-id="15803092" alt="JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-3.jpg" style="width: 50%;"><img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18802/15803093/conversions/JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-5-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 50%;" data-media-id="15803093" alt="JPJ-VEP-Ops-JBSG-5.jpg"> The department also advised all Singaporean drivers to immediately register, install, and activate their VEP RFID tags to avoid difficulties when entering and exiting Malaysia. Foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia without a valid VEP are liable for an RM300 fine, as stipulated under Section 66H(7) of the Road Transport Act 1987.Photo credit: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19upRBtFKv/" target="_blank">Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia Facebook Page</a>

JPJ has issued a total of 1,489 summonses during an enforcement operation on VEP at the JB-Singapore land border.

1,489 Summonses Issued in VEP Enforcement Operation – JPJ

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18801/15803027/caption-(1)-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15803027" alt="caption-(1).jpg"> The idea of booking a <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/22-nabbed-in-singapore-for-illegal-cross-border-ride-hailing-to-malaysia" target="_blank" style="">ride-hailing car to cross between Singapore and Johor Bahru may sound convenient but for now,</a> it remains just that an idea.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) confirmed over the weekend that it has no plans to open the floodgates for cross-border e-hailing services, despite a recent proposal floated by Johor’s Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi.In a Facebook post, Onn Hafiz revealed that the topic had come up during his meeting with Singapore’s Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow on August 1. He described the concept as a potential game-changer that could ease congestion,<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/singaporeans-push-for-vep-rfid-system-improvements" target="_blank" style=""> boost local driver income, and offer commuters more flexible travel options.</a>





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“This service could reduce traffic pressure on major roads while improving public transport connectivity between our two countries,” he wrote.However, in a statement released on Sunday, the<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/singapores-driverless-bus-cleared-to-run-without-safety-officer" target="_blank" style=""> LTA said it is open to exploring ideas that could enhance the cross-border travel experience,</a> but clarified that there are currently no plans to fully liberalise point-to-point transport via ride-hailing services.Instead, the agency is turning its attention to enhancing the current cross-border taxi scheme, a long-running setup that allows up to 200 licensed taxis from each side<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/action-looms-for-johor-car-washes-favouring-singapore-cars" target="_blank" style=""> to carry passengers across the causeway. </a>




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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“For now, those rides are limited to fixed points where Singapore taxis can only drop off at Larkin Sentral in Johor, while Malaysian taxis use Ban San Street Terminal in Singapore,” it says.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Interestingly, LTA noted that the scheme isn’t even operating at full capacity.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">To make it more user-friendly, they are exploring updates including the possibility of using ride-hailing apps to book cross-border taxi rides and expanding pick-up and drop-off points.

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“Any changes will need to be agreed on by both sides,” the LTA added, stressing that any move forward must balance commuter needs with fairness for Singapore’s taxi and private hire drivers.

Singapore holds off on cross-border ride-hailing plans, opting instead to improve its existing taxi scheme with Malaysia.

No Green Light Yet For Cross-Border Ride-Hailing Between SG, JB.

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18797/15802487/conversions/GOLD-Series-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15802487" alt="GOLD-Series.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">A total of RM110 million has been collected from sales of special number plates since 2023, the Transport Ministry says.</h6>A total of RM110,069,150 has been collected from the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/02/report-special-number-plates-generated-rm459-million-for-b40" target="_blank">sale of special vehicle registration plate series</a> since the initiative was introduced in 2023, the <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/07/heavy-vehicles-to-get-speed-limiters-cut-off-systems-not-on-the-table-mot" target="_blank">Transport Ministry (MoT)</a> told the Dewan Rakyat.As reported by <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/1255044/rm110mil-collected-special-plate-sales-2023-says-deputy-minister" target="_blank">NST</a>, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hasbi Habibollah said part of the revenue has been allocated to people-centric programmes.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18797/15802488/conversions/Deputy-Transport-Minister-YB-Datuk-Seri-Hasbi-Habibollah-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15802488" alt="Deputy-Transport-Minister-YB-Datuk-Seri-Hasbi-Habibollah.jpg"> <h6 style="text-align: center; ">Deputy Transport Minister YB Datuk Seri Hasbi Habibollah</h6>"A portion of these funds supports initiatives such as the free driving licence, free helmet exchange programme, FlySiswa, free contribution under the self-employment social security scheme, and road safety promotion enhancement programmes,” he added.The deputy minister was responding to a query from Padang Besar MP Rushdan Rusmi, who had asked about the revenue generated from special plate sales over the past years.<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18797/15802489/conversions/MADANI-series-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15802489" alt="MADANI-series.jpg"> In reply to the original question on the guidelines used by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in approving special registration series, including those issued by government agencies, NGOs, or private companies, Hasbi said the MoT's policy of halting such approvals remains in force.He also said the Cabinet had decided on Aug 17, 2022, to stop issuing or approving special number plates for NGOs, corporate entities, or commercial profit."Instead, the ministry's special vehicle registration numbers are now available via the Road Transport Department eBid system, with all revenue channelled into the Federal Consolidated Fund under the Federal Government," the deputy minister continued.As for the VIP series registration plates offered earlier this year to mark the Silver Jubilee of the Raja of Perlis and Visit Perlis Year 2024, Hasbi said the move was made following a Cabinet decision on March 26.He said such special plate series are only considered in conjunction with important national events, provided the prefix on the number plate reflects the event.Source: <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/1255044/rm110mil-collected-special-plate-sales-2023-says-deputy-minister" target="_blank">NST</a>

A total of RM110 million has been collected from sales of special number plates since 2023, the Transport Ministry says.

RM110 Million Collected from Special Plate Sales Since 2023 – MoT

<img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18796/15802511/conversions/525168185_18072607715079211_1010441351764294578_n-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15802511" alt="525168185_18072607715079211_1010441351764294578_n.jpg"> More than 80% of road accidents in Malaysia are caused by driver behaviour rather than poor road conditions, according to Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.Citing data from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), he said that out of over 500,000 recorded accident cases, only 12 to 13% were due to road-related factors such as <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2024/04/kkr-claims-to-achieve-100-pothole-patching-rate-from-myjalan-reports" target="_blank">surface damage or weather</a>. The rest were largely due to human error, including reckless driving, speeding, and distractions.Of those cases, 12,000 involved serious injuries while 6,000 resulted in death, with motorcyclists accounting for two-thirds of the fatalities.Nanta said there’s a common public tendency to blame infrastructure failures for road crashes, even when investigations reveal otherwise. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18796/15802512/conversions/FW1482490_KB09_09062025_KEMALANGAN-mpr-scaled-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15802512" alt="FW1482490_KB09_09062025_KEMALANGAN-mpr-scaled.jpg"> “Unfortunately, many are still inclined to blame others and won’t admit their own mistakes. But this is the reality we must acknowledge,” he said in an interview with Mingguan Malaysia.He stressed the need for stronger public awareness campaigns to promote responsible driving behaviour, including obeying speed limits and avoiding phone use while driving. <img src="https://static-content-live.caricarz.com/media_library/post/18796/15802513/conversions/pothole_theStar-full_normal-full_normal.jpg" style="width: 100%;" data-media-id="15802513" alt="pothole_theStar-full_normal.jpg"> The comments follow a tragic incident in June involving a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) bus in Gerik, Perak, where <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/15-upsi-students-killed-in-tragic-mpv-bus-collision" target="_blank">15 students were killed</a>. While initial reactions blamed road conditions, official findings showed the bus was speeding, travelling at 117 KM/H in a 60 KM/H zone.Despite the clear role of human error in most accidents, Nanta acknowledged that road maintenance remains a challenge. He revealed that the Works Ministry needs up to <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.carz.com.my/2025/06/kkr-only-gets-half-of-rm4b-needed-for-road-repairs-ahmad-maslan" target="_blank">RM4 Billion annually</a> to maintain federal roads, but typically receives only about 30% (RM1.2 Billion) of that amount.The shortfall makes it difficult to keep all roads in optimal condition, especially when some require full rebuilding, not just patchwork repairs.In the 2025 Federal Budget, the ministry received RM10.35 billion, a 9% increase over the previous year but not all of it is earmarked for road maintenance. Source:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/08/03/most-road-crashes-linked-to-driver-behaviour-not-infrastructure-says-works-minister/186246#google_vignette" target="_blank">MalayMail</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/08/04/works-minister-says-rm4b-needed-for-federal-road-maintenance-but-only-30pc-usually-approved/186359" target="_blank">MalayMail 2</a>

With 80% of accidents linked to drivers, the Works Ministry still grapples with limited funds to fix and rebuild roads.

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