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The Sun
4 days ago
- 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
4 days ago
- 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.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Prasarana adds 310 diesel buses to boost Klang Valley, Penang transport
KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad has introduced 310 new diesel buses as part of its 2025 Bus Replacement programme, aiming to improve public transport services in the Klang Valley and Penang. Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed this marks Prasarana's final diesel bus procurement, aligning with Malaysia's shift toward sustainable mobility. Loke emphasised Prasarana's role as the nation's leading public transport operator, ensuring safe and efficient services. 'With these new buses, we expect better comfort, safety, and accessibility for commuters,' he said during the launch ceremony. The initiative supports the government's broader plan to modernise ageing assets and enhance transport efficiency. The buses, manufactured by Higer, will be deployed in stages across high-demand routes. Despite being imported from China, assembly takes place in Johor, supporting local industry growth and job creation. Loke highlighted their compliance with Euro 5 emission standards, reducing pollutants like nitrogen oxide (NOx) for cleaner urban air. The minister also outlined plans for a full transition to electric buses by 2037, positioning these diesel units as a temporary measure. 'This expansion is a step toward phasing out diesel buses in line with national sustainability goals,' he added. Loke praised Prasarana's alignment with policies like the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB). He also acknowledged outgoing Prasarana CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah for his contributions to transport sector improvements. - Bernama
The Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Prasarana rolls out 310 new diesel buses to boost Klang Valley, Penang services
KUALA LUMPUR: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has deployed 310 additional diesel buses to enhance public transport services in the Klang Valley and Penang starting Monday (July 14). Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that this marks Prasarana's final procurement of diesel buses, aligning with the government's shift towards a more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and low-carbon public transport system. "As the country's primary public transport operator, Prasarana plays a crucial role in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable bus and train services. With the addition of these new buses, I am confident that service quality will continue to improve, offering greater comfort, safety, and accessibility to the public," he said on Monday. He added that the initiative under the 2025 Bus Replacement programme is part of Prasarana's long-term strategy to replace aging assets and enhance operational capabilities, in line with the ministry and the Malaysian government's vision to strengthen the country's public transport system. Loke said this in his speech at the launch of the new diesel bus ceremony, which was also attended by Land Public Transport Agency director-general, Datuk Azlan Shah Al Bakri; Prasarana Group president and chief executive officer (CEO), Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah; and Rapid Bus chairman, Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali. Loke said that all 310 diesel buses, manufactured by Higer, will be deployed in stages on selected routes, particularly in densely populated areas with high passenger demand, to provide more frequent and user-friendly services. He added that Higer was chosen following a comprehensive evaluation, based on technical performance, safety, and reliability. "Although these buses are imported from China, all components are fully assembled in Johor, supporting the government's technology transfer agenda and contributing to the growth of the local automotive industry. Beyond the technical advantages, this move also helps build local expertise and create job opportunities for Malaysians," he added. "These buses comply with Euro 5 emission standards, one of the world's strictest benchmarks for controlling pollutants such as nitrogen oxide (NOx). This will contribute to improved air quality, particularly in major urban centres. He added that his ministry is preparing for a full transition to electric buses by 2037. The introduction of these diesel buses, he noted, not only expands the current fleet but also signals the start of phasing them out, in line with the country's sustainability goals. Loke also reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to advancing Malaysia's public transport sector through environmentally friendly initiatives and sustainable technology. He said that this aligns with Prasarana's efforts to support national policies, such as the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) and the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint (LCMB) 2021-2030. "I am very proud of Prasarana's strong commitment to supporting these initiatives in a strategic and effective manner, including the development of charging infrastructure, technical training, and maintenance, all of which are actively underway," he said. He also urged both public and private sectors to continue collaborating to elevate public transport as the preferred choice for Malaysians. In addition, Loke expressed his appreciation to Mohd Azharuddin, who concluded his term of service today, acknowledging his significant contributions to the nation's transport sector, and Prasarana's transformation. "Over the past two to three years, we've seen many improvements, particularly in train operations under Rapid Rail and bus services under Rapid Bus," he added. - Bernama
New Straits Times
02-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Prasarana drives ESG adoption through new digital platform
PETALING JAYA: Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) has launched a new digital platform, the Vendor ESG Hub, to help nearly 5,000 registered vendors, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), enhance their capacity to implement sustainable business practices. Prasarana Group president and chief executive officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said the initiative was a strategic move to strengthen the vendor ecosystem in Prasarana's supply chain to ensure compliance with global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles. "The Vendor ESG Hub portal offers a range of practical resources, guides and digital tools specifically designed to help vendors understand, assess and progressively implement ESG practices. "The digital platform is divided into four main segments – Assess, Inspire, Learn and Do – which are designed to enhance vendors' capabilities and readiness to meet the demands of more sustainable future business practices," he said at a press conference after the launch of the platform here today. The platform was launched in conjunction with the Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Sustainable Development Week (HSSE & SD Week) 2025, underscoring Prasarana's continued commitment to supporting ESG initiatives. Mohd Azharuddin said the implementation of the platform would be carried out in phases, with the first phase involving 30 to 50 companies identified to take part in the ESG-related education and awareness programmes. He said that in addition to over 3,000 local SME vendors, international vendors from Europe and Asia, including China and Japan, were also involved. "We will work with them and learn how to upgrade and this will apply to all vendors, whether international or local," he said. Mohd Azharuddin also said that one of the long-term goals of the programme was to reduce carbon emissions in vendor operations. "One of the key priorities now is reducing carbon emissions. ESG is a broad concept, but one of the actions we can take is to educate vendors on how to reduce emissions in their daily operations," he said.
