Prasarana To Deploy Seven Shuttle Buses For Unity Week 2025 At Batu Kawan Stadium
The Ministry of National Unity and Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) jointly announced in a statement that the free shuttle service will be provided by Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), Prasarana's subsidiary, and the ministry's strategic partner.
The initiative aims to facilitate the public in planning their journey and attending the various programmes and activities throughout the four-day event.
'For the Sungai Nibong to Batu Kawan route on the island side, those heading to the stadium can wait at the Sungai Nibong Festival Site. Operating hours are 9 am to 10.30 pm from July 17 to 19, and 9 am to 6.30 pm on July 20, with buses running at 60-minute intervals.
'For the mainland route from Seberang Jaya to Batu Kawan, there will be two pick-up points, at Hotel Blanket and Bank Rakyat Perda. The service will run from 9 am to 10.45 pm from July 17 to 19, and 9 am to 6.45 pm on July 20, with the same 60-minute intervals,' read the statement.
Meanwhile, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang commended Prasarana's effort in providing the free service, which indicates its continued commitment to strengthening an inclusive and people-friendly public transport system.
'The ministry extends its utmost thanks to Prasarana Malaysia Berhad for the initiative in providing free shuttle bus service to the public,' he said.
Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria said the company remains dedicated to providing shuttle bus service for the convenience of the public attending the celebration.
Thirty-five activities await visitors at Unity Week 2025, including the Rumah KAMI (ethnic house) exhibition, the Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli Ethnic Village, the Malaysia Tanah Airku exhibition, and the Susur Masa showcase by the Department of Museums Malaysia.
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