Kia Sales Malaysia said three future models for Malaysia will use a turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain. The Sportage facelift is confirmed as one, while the Carnival is likely another and the K4 sedan/fastback may be the third.
KTM unveiled the 2027 1390 Super Duke GT EVO at EICMA 2026 with a 1,350 cc engine, semi-active suspension, AMT and touring equipment. It is expected in dealerships in early 2027, while KTM Malaysia has listed it locally but has not confirmed launch timing or pricing.
Malaysia has approved funding for preliminary work to extend the under-construction East Coast Rail Link by 32km to the Thai border.
The Transport Minister said the East Coast Rail Link is projected to generate RM418 million in operating revenue from passenger and cargo services by 2029.
Malaysia and Singapore held a joint emergency response exercise for the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link on 27–28 October 2026 at RTS Wadi Hana Depot. The drill tested firefighting, medical triage, casualty evacuation, and cross-border coordination by agencies from both countries ahead of passenger service start.
MCMC is testing internet coverage along the 378km Phase 1 East Coast Rail Link route from Gombak to Kota Baru, including 16 stations and tunnels, ahead of the Dec 12 launch. Maxis, appointed by MRL as the 4G infrastructure provider, has presented its implementation plan.
MRT Corp has awarded a RM2.69 billion contract for CMC2, covering design and construction of a 5.5km Penang Mutiara Line extension from Macallum Street to Penang Sentral, including a 3.05km sea-crossing bridge. The 22-station project is 16% complete and is expected to open in 2031.
Singapore and Malaysia conducted a joint exercise simulating a fire on a stranded Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link train. The drill tested firefighting, triage, casualty evacuation, and cross-border command and communication ahead of passenger operations targeted for February 2027.
MRT Corp awarded the RM2.69 billion Civil Main Contract 2 for the Penang LRT Mutiara Line. The package covers a 5.5km extension from Macallum to Penang Sentral, including a 3.05km sea-crossing bridge. The project is under construction and reported 16% complete.
Opinion piece on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), saying the project is approaching a defining moment in Malaysia’s infrastructure development and discussing benefits for passengers.
An opinion piece says the ECRL is nearing a defining moment in Malaysia, with passenger service due to start on 12 December 2026. It highlights expected travel-time savings, dynamic fare pricing, concessions and the importance of first- and last-mile connectivity around stations.
Johor Baru has proposed the Skudai-Tampoi-Larkin-city centre and Tebrau-Pandan-city centre corridors as priority routes for the planned e-ART system. The article says the system should integrate with the RTS Link, KTM Komuter and buses, and may later expand to Pasir Gudang, Iskandar Puteri and Senai Airport.
Severn Valley Railway says its Halloween services sold out and Christmas steam specials are booking quickly. The heritage railway is offering Elf Express and Santa Steam experiences with live entertainment, storytelling and children’s gifts.
Bay Area voters are backing Measure RTM, a 14-year transit sales tax for operators including BART, Caltrain and AC Transit. Preliminary results suggest it will prevent BART’s planned 2027 station closures and major service cuts, though BART still says a structural funding gap remains.
UIC has released IRS 30345, a new non-binding standard for procuring new rolling stock with harmonised environmental specifications. It replaces UIC Leaflet 345 and sets guidance on energy use, emissions, noise, air quality, and circularity, including raising component recyclability targets from 85% to 95%.
Opinion piece argues that ECRL’s high cost, loan burden and limited ridership or cargo capacity make its financial return doubtful, and says its value should be judged by wider economic spillovers rather than operating profits.
Siemens completed its acquisition of MERMEC’s signaling, electrification, telecommunication, diagnostics and analytics businesses. The acquired perimeter includes about 1,700 employees and €430 million in fiscal 2025 revenue, with signaling contributing about 60% of revenue. Siemens said the businesses serve customers in more than 70 countries.
The Malaysian government has approved over RM250 million to support ECRL development in Kelantan, including RM30 million for a new bus terminal at Kota Bharu ECRL Station and more than RM200 million for preliminary works on a proposed extension to Rantau Panjang.
Kelantan says the ECRL station at Cherang Tuli, Pasir Puteh, will be supported by industrial, logistics and warehousing development, including a proposed dry port in Bandar Baru Tok Bali, to create jobs and local business opportunities.
Kelantan plans industrial and logistics development around the ECRL station in Cherang Tuli, Pasir Puteh, including processing industries, warehousing, a logistics hub and a proposed dry port in Bandar Baru Tok Bali. The state also wants supporting roads, distribution centres and last-mile logistics facilities.
Systra MVA Consulting (India) Pvt. Ltd. was the lowest bidder for Chennai Metro Rail Limited’s tender for a detailed project report for the proposed Kilambakkam–Chengalpattu metro extension in Tamil Nadu. The bid was ₹1.38 crore; the contract award is still pending.
Summer Suites is a freehold serviced apartment project in Johor Bahru by Connoisseur Properties, about 850m from JB CIQ and the future Bukit Chagar RTS Station. The 44-storey tower has 748 units, smart-home features and more than 20 facilities, with completion targeted for 2029.
Belgian freight operator Lineas has extended lease contracts with Ermewa for about 4,000 freight wagons across its European network. The renewal continues a sale-and-leaseback arrangement first agreed in 2021 and comes as Lineas works through financial restructuring after government rescue support.
TRC Synergy said its subsidiary has a 30% interest in a joint venture awarded the RM2.69 billion Penang LRT CMC2 package. The five-year contract covers design and construction of a 5.5km sea-crossing viaduct, a navigation span, an elevated station and related works for the Mutiara Line.
Anthony Loke said the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is projected to generate RM418 million in operating revenue from passenger and cargo services by 2029.