![MOT to take immediate action on MACC report - Loke MOT to take immediate action on MACC report - Loke](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684482963_anthonyazam.jpg)
MOT to take immediate action on MACC report - Loke
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is in the process of taking immediate action on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) report on misconduct
Fri May 19 2023
![Sarawak awaiting licence to launch boutique airline - Abang Jo Sarawak awaiting licence to launch boutique airline - Abang Jo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668334621_AbangJohariOpeng.jpg)
Sarawak awaiting licence to launch boutique airline - Abang Jo
The Sarawak government is just waiting for a licence from the Ministry of Transport so its new boutique airline can start operations.
Sun Nov 13 2022
![MOT targets 70 pct local contents in local rail industry by 2030 MOT targets 70 pct local contents in local rail industry by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653493445_TBWEEKASIONG.jpg)
MOT targets 70 pct local contents in local rail industry by 2030
The Ministry of Transport has targeted to increase the local content in the national rail industry to 70 pct by 2030 compared to 45 per cent currently.
Wed Jul 20 2022
![Transport Ministry told to to come up with 'people-friendly' fares for ECRL Transport Ministry told to to come up with 'people-friendly' fares for ECRL](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655980665_IsmailSabri.jpg)
Transport Ministry told to to come up with 'people-friendly' fares for ECRL
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has been asked to discuss with stakeholders to set reasonable fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) which is expected to start operating in January 2027.
Thu Jun 23 2022
![MOT announces appointment of two new members to MAVCOM MOT announces appointment of two new members to MAVCOM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61655027533_WanKamaruzamanWan.jpg)
MOT announces appointment of two new members to MAVCOM
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) today announced the appointment of two new members to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) effective June 8, 2022 to June 7, 2025.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![Increase in flight fares will be investigated - MOT Increase in flight fares will be investigated - MOT](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650012884_budakmeninggal.jpg)
Increase in flight fares will be investigated - MOT
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has asked the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) and airline companies to immediately investigate the increase in air fares during the festive season.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![Two ministries looking at potential countries for VTL - Hishammuddin Two ministries looking at potential countries for VTL - Hishammuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71567340998_HISHAMMUDINHUSSEIN.jpg)
Two ministries looking at potential countries for VTL - Hishammuddin
The Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Transport are looking at potential foreign countries to be included in the list of VTL.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Budget 2022: MOT proposes adding more RTD mobile units Budget 2022: MOT proposes adding more RTD mobile units](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71630643588_WeeKaSiong.jpg)
Budget 2022: MOT proposes adding more RTD mobile units
Having additional Road Transport Department (RTD) mobile units is one of the proposals made by the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for consideration under Budget 2022.
Tue Oct 05 2021
![Israeli aircraft did not loiter in Malaysian airspace Israeli aircraft did not loiter in Malaysian airspace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622282281_PesawatIsraelBer.jpg)
Israeli aircraft did not loiter in Malaysian airspace
In confirming that an Israeli aircraft was overflying Malaysian airspace recently, the Ministry of Transport said today that there were no abnormal flight patterns or loitering carried out.
Sat May 29 2021
![MOT plans to extend exemption period for road tax renewal MOT plans to extend exemption period for road tax renewal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598701434_JPJ.jpg)
MOT plans to extend exemption period for road tax renewal
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) plans to extend the exemption period for the renewal of road tax for private vehicles for another two months, said its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
Sun Mar 21 2021
![Budget 2021 for Ministry of Transport passed at committee stage Budget 2021 for Ministry of Transport passed at committee stage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598442803_DATUKSERIIRDRWE.jpg)
Budget 2021 for Ministry of Transport passed at committee stage
Budget 2021 for the Ministry of Transport was passed by a bloc vote at the committee stage.
Mon Dec 07 2020
![Overpriced KVDT2 tender to be reopened - Wee Overpriced KVDT2 tender to be reopened - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81598442803_DATUKSERIIRDRWE.jpg)
Overpriced KVDT2 tender to be reopened - Wee
Ka Siong said the open tender would be in the interest of optimising the use of public funds for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![No name change for klia2, says Transport Minister No name change for klia2, says Transport Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462544585_950x600.jpg)
No name change for klia2, says Transport Minister
The Ministry of Transport said today that there will be no name change for the KL International Airport 2 (klia2).
Wed Jun 22 2016
![Air fares remain despite DCA's fee hike - Liow Air fares remain despite DCA's fee hike - Liow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61457193047_LIOWTIONGLAI.jpg)
Air fares remain despite DCA's fee hike - Liow
The Ministry of Transport gave its assurance that there would be no price hike on air fares despite the increase in service charges imposed by the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA).
Sun Apr 10 2016
![China consortium's proposal for Gemas-JB rail line being evaluated - Ministry China consortium's proposal for Gemas-JB rail line being evaluated - Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71449922403_MOT.jpg)
China consortium's proposal for Gemas-JB rail line being evaluated - Ministry
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is currently in the process of evaluating the proposal submitted by a consortium of Chinese companies for the Gemas-Johor Baharu electrified double-tracking project.
Sat Dec 12 2015