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Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has introduced dedicated immigration lanes for Vietnamese citizens, cutting average processing times from 26–27 minutes to 16 minutes since August. The measure reflects strong traffic recovery across Vietnam's aviation sector.
KTMB carries 13.2 million passengers and generates RM296 million revenue in the first half of 2026, an 8% and 43% increase respectively. The Electric Train Service leads growth with a 55% jump, though KTM Komuter faces headwinds from track closures related to the Klang Valley double-tracking project.
The RM100 million Seremban Sentral railway station project has reached 35% completion, with critical piling and utility relocation work finished. Transport Minister Anthony Loke says the modern integrated hub will be ready by March 2027.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says Penang Port is increasingly vital as a logistics hub for southern Thailand, handling growing container volumes via rail and sea routes as part of Malaysia-Thailand cross-border infrastructure development.
The MADANI Government will seek an audience with the Sultan of Selangor to address concerns raised by the Ruler regarding the LRT3 Shah Alam Line project's implementation, cost overruns, and construction delays.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that the Federal Government will provide funding for Johor's Elevated Autonomous Rapid Transit (E-ART) project after assessments showed it is not commercially viable without public sector support.
Malaysia's government is tightening railway security through legal amendments introducing stiffer penalties for cable theft and trespassing. The overhaul includes AI surveillance, drone patrols, and coordinated law enforcement efforts.
Malaysia's government is intensifying efforts to improve Langkawi's transport connectivity and business environment, aiming to transform the island into a broader economic hub beyond tourism while supporting local SMEs.