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The Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Free shuttle buses for Unity Week 2025 at Batu Kawan Stadium
GEORGE TOWN: Seven Rapid Penang shuttle buses will provide free transport to Batu Kawan Stadium for the national-level Unity Week 2025 celebration from July 17 to 20. The service, a collaboration between the Ministry of National Unity and Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, aims to ease public access to the event. Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Prasarana, will operate the shuttle service with two main routes. On the island side, buses will depart from Sungai Nibong Festival Site, running from 9 am to 10.30 pm (July 17-19) and 9 am to 6.30 pm (July 20) at 60-minute intervals. For the mainland route, pick-up points are at Hotel Blanket and Bank Rakyat Perda in Seberang Jaya, with the same operating hours except for a slightly extended schedule until 10.45 pm (July 17-19) and 6.45 pm (July 20). National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang praised Prasarana's initiative, stating, 'The ministry extends its utmost thanks to Prasarana Malaysia Berhad for the initiative in providing free shuttle bus service to the public.' Rapid Bus acting CEO Ku Jamil Zakaria reaffirmed the company's commitment to public convenience, ensuring smooth transport for attendees. The four-day event will feature 35 activities, including cultural exhibitions like Rumah KAMI, Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli Ethnic Village, and the Malaysia Tanah Airku showcase.
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Prasarana To Deploy Seven Shuttle Buses For Unity Week 2025 At Batu Kawan Stadium
GEORGE TOWN, July 16 (Bernama) -- Seven Rapid Penang shuttle buses will be available to transport the public to the Batu Kawan Stadium in conjunction with the national-level Unity Week 2025 celebration, from tomorrow until July 20. 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.
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Jalan Ampang Bus Lane Hours Extended To Evenings Starting May 19
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The dedicated bus lane along Jalan Ampang will be extended to cover the evening peak hours starting May 19, operating from 4.30pm to 7pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), in a statement today, said the extension is being carried out in collaboration with the Selangor Public Works Department (JKR). It will cover a 0.62-kilometre stretch from the Jalan Memanda 1 junction to Jalan Memanda 9, and from the Jalan Cengal junction to the Jalan Wawasan Ampang traffic light junction. 'The move will benefit passengers on route 300 (Pandan Indah – Lebuh Ampang Hub) and route 303 (Mulia Jaya Terminal – Lebuh Ampang), as well as feeder bus services from Pandan Indah, Bukit Indah, Mulia Jaya and Lembah Jaya,' the statement said. Since the bus lane was introduced on July 3, 2023, the average daily number of passengers along Jalan Ampang has increased by 12.52 per cent — from 12,819 to 14,424. The lane has also helped reduce travel time by 10 to 15 minutes. Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria said the improved travel time and smoother journeys are expected to attract even more commuters to use public transport. He also reminded all road users to follow traffic rules and not misuse the bus lanes, as they are meant to benefit everyone. A three-month evaluation will be carried out together with JKR, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to monitor travel times, bus speeds, road safety, and traffic conditions in the affected area. The public is encouraged to plan their journeys using the PULSE app, which can be downloaded from Google Play and the App Store. Real-time bus locations can also be tracked via Google Maps. For any enquiries or feedback, the public can contact Rapid KL through its official social media channels.
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Jalan Ampang bus lane extended to evenings from May 19 as passenger numbers surge
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The dedicated bus lane along Jalan Ampang will be extended to cover the evening peak hours starting May 19, operating from 4.30pm to 7pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), in a statement today, said the extension is being carried out in collaboration with the Selangor Public Works Department (JKR). It will cover a 0.62-kilometre stretch from the Jalan Memanda 1 junction to Jalan Memanda 9, and from the Jalan Cengal junction to the Jalan Wawasan Ampang traffic light junction. 'The move will benefit passengers on route 300 (Pandan Indah - Lebuh Ampang Hub) and route 303 (Mulia Jaya Terminal - Lebuh Ampang), as well as feeder bus services from Pandan Indah, Bukit Indah, Mulia Jaya and Lembah Jaya,' the statement said. Since the bus lane was introduced on July 3, 2023, the average daily number of passengers along Jalan Ampang has increased by 12.52 per cent — from 12,819 to 14,424. The lane has also helped reduce travel time by 10 to 15 minutes. Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria said the improved travel time and smoother journeys are expected to attract even more commuters to use public transport. He also reminded all road users to follow traffic rules and not misuse the bus lanes, as they are meant to benefit everyone. A three-month evaluation will be carried out together with JKR, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to monitor travel times, bus speeds, road safety, and traffic conditions in the affected area. The public is encouraged to plan their journeys using the Pulse app, which can be downloaded from Google Play and the App Store. Real-time bus locations can also be tracked via Google Maps. For any enquiries or feedback, the public can contact Rapid KL through its official social media channels. — Bernama
Malay Mail
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Jalan Ampang bus lane extended to evenings from May 19, boosting rush hour travel efficiency
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The dedicated bus lane along Jalan Ampang will be extended to cover the evening peak hours starting May 19, operating from 4.30pm to 7pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), in a statement today, said the extension is being carried out in collaboration with the Selangor Public Works Department (JKR). It will cover a 0.62-kilometre stretch from the Jalan Memanda 1 junction to Jalan Memanda 9, and from the Jalan Cengal junction to the Jalan Wawasan Ampang traffic light junction. 'The move will benefit passengers on route 300 (Pandan Indah - Lebuh Ampang Hub) and route 303 (Mulia Jaya Terminal - Lebuh Ampang), as well as feeder bus services from Pandan Indah, Bukit Indah, Mulia Jaya and Lembah Jaya,' the statement said. Since the bus lane was introduced on July 3, 2023, the average daily number of passengers along Jalan Ampang has increased by 12.52 per cent — from 12,819 to 14,424. The lane has also helped reduce travel time by 10 to 15 minutes. Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria said the improved travel time and smoother journeys are expected to attract even more commuters to use public transport. He also reminded all road users to follow traffic rules and not misuse the bus lanes, as they are meant to benefit everyone. A three-month evaluation will be carried out together with JKR, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to monitor travel times, bus speeds, road safety, and traffic conditions in the affected area. The public is encouraged to plan their journeys using the Pulse app, which can be downloaded from Google Play and the App Store. Real-time bus locations can also be tracked via Google Maps. For any enquiries or feedback, the public can contact Rapid KL through its official social media channels. — Bernama
