KUALA LUMPUR: Public transport ridership in Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley is expected to grow by five per cent annually from 2021-2025 following various strategies to be implemented under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP).
According to the 12MP document released by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) today, overall accessibility to public transport will be improved by integrating various modes of transport and encouraging transit-oriented development (TOD), which will ensure effective intermodal connectivity as well as enhance efficiency of mobility and connectivity.
The EPU said continuous efforts will be carried out to improve the first- and last-mile connectivity, particularly in ensuring accessibility to public transport.
"Innovative and non-traditional public transport options will be considered in rural areas, with an alternative community-based public transport system that offers affordable services will be introduced," it said.
The document said collaboration between relevant authorities will be enhanced in ensuring effective enforcement of private vehicles entering city centres, while suitable transport modes will be identified to match travel patterns of the rakyat in encouraging the behavioural shift.
Meanwhile, the 12MP document said that Malaysia aims to become a transport and logistics hub in the region by 2025, supported by upcoming initiatives including enhancing efficiency and leveraging digitalisation in transport and logistics services.
It said initiatives to enhance the efficiency of transport and logistics services focus on raising the capacity of ports infrastructure and services, improving last-mile connectivity, encouraging multimodal cargo movement, upgrading the aviation system and implementing preventive maintenance of roads and bridges.
"These initiatives will ensure processes at cargo terminals are efficient, systems used in the aviation sector comply with international standards, and roads and bridges are in sound condition," it added.
On the digitalisation in transport and logistics, the document said a single-window transaction platform (the uCustoms) and integrated database will be operationalised and developed to help facilitate information sharing as well as reduce costs and processing time.
"These will also increase efficiency in the cargo clearance process and ensure compliance with international standards as well as promote better decision-making.
"The uCustoms will be fully operationalised to further improve the ease of doing business by providing a web-based, electronic end-to-end solution," it said.
The 12MP said measures will be implemented to enhance the institutional and regulatory framework, including strengthening governance and promoting the green agenda. These measures are expected to improve service delivery and enable the formulation of the Green Transport Index.
"A national port committee which comprises representatives from port authorities and operators will be established to coordinate the planning of ports development and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the port operations.
"The current model for existing and new highway development will be reviewed to ensure that people will benefit from reasonable toll rates, while ensuring fair returns to investors," it added.
In promoting green initiatives for the transport and logistics sectors, the Low Carbon Mobility Blueprint action will be implemented, the adoption of environment standards will be mandated and communication, and education and public awareness will be enhanced.
"These efforts will contribute towards creating a cleaner ans sustainable transport system and support the goals in the 2030 Agenda," it said.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Mon Sep 27 2021
![Public transport ridership in Klang Valley to grow five pct annually Public transport ridership in Klang Valley to grow five pct annually](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41622297946_MRT.jpg)
12MP document said that Malaysia aims to become a transport and logistics hub in the region by 2025, supported by upcoming initiatives including enhancing efficiency and leveraging digitalisation in transport and logistics services. - AWANI/Filepic
Konsert jelajah: Taylor Swift teruskan konsert London selepas ancaman keganasan
Taylor Swift akan meneruskan persembahan di London pada Khamis, meneruskan jelajah konsert terbesar dunia di tengah-tengah kebimbangan keselamatan susulan cubaan serangan Daesh memaksa pembatalan tarikh konsert di Vienna, minggu lalu.
Taliban rai ulang tahun ketiga pemerintahan Afghanistan
Kerajaan Taliban semalam meraikan ulang tahun ketiga pemerintahannya di Afghanistan dengan perarakan tentera yang memberi penghormatan kepada bom buatan sendiri yang digunakan ketika peperangan, pesawat pejuang dan perbarisan pasukan keselamatan.
![Bapa bintang bola sepak Sepanyol, Lamine Yamal ditikam - Laporan Bapa bintang bola sepak Sepanyol, Lamine Yamal ditikam - Laporan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723677980_MounirNasraoui.jpg)
Bapa bintang bola sepak Sepanyol, Lamine Yamal ditikam - Laporan
Mounir Nasraoui, bapa kepada Lamine Yamal, ditikam pada lewat Rabu di tempat letak kereta di bandar Mataro di timur laut Sepanyol.
Warga AS dihukum penjara 15 hari di Rusia kerana bersikap samseng
Mahkamah Moscow menjatuhkan hukuman penjara 15 hari kepada warga Amerika Syarikat Joseph Tater pada Rabu kerana bersikap samseng.
Putin anggap rundingan dengan Ukraine tidak berguna
Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin menyifatkan, tindakan Ukraine yang menyerang orang awam memperlihatkan keengganan Kyiv menyelesaikan konflik peperangan dua negara dengan cara perdamaian.
Fadillah tiba di Peru, hadiri mesyuarat menteri-menteri tenaga APEC 2024
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof tiba Lima, Peru bagi menghadiri Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Tenaga (EMM) di bawah Kerjasama Ekonomi Asia Pasifik (APEC) yang berlangsung selama dua hari.
BNM denda Maybank RM4.32 juta, CIMB RM760,000 berikutan gangguan perkhidmatan berpanjangan
Bank Negara Malaysia mengenakan Penalti Monetari Pentadbiran (AMP) sebanyak RM4.32 juta ke atas Malayan Banking Bhd dan Maybank Islamic Bhd serta RM760,000 ke atas CIMB Bank Bhd dan CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd susulan gangguan beberapa perkhidmatan perbankan yang berpanjangan.
![Pertubuhan kebajikan New Zealand mohon maaf edar gula-gula bercampur dadah Methamphetamine Pertubuhan kebajikan New Zealand mohon maaf edar gula-gula bercampur dadah Methamphetamine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723674988_pineapplesweetsme.jpg)
Pertubuhan kebajikan New Zealand mohon maaf edar gula-gula bercampur dadah Methamphetamine
Auckland City Mission secara tidak sengaja telah mengagihkan gula-gula bercampur Methamphetamine yang boleh membawa maut melalui pek makanan.
Pesakit buah pinggang di Gaza hadapi kekurangan mesin dialisis
Pesakit buah pinggang di Gaza menghadapi kekurangan peralatan dialisis dan bekalan perubatan yang teruk di Khan Younis.
Kekejaman zionis: Hamas hilang kepercayaan A.S jadi pengantara gencatan senjata
Hamas hilang kepercayaan terhadap keupayaan Amerika Syarikat untuk menjadi pengantara gencatan senjata di Gaza.