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#1 ·
Larkin Terminal traders get help
Rizalman Hammim

THE Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has taken steps to "adopt" the traders at the Larkin public transport terminal as part of an effort to help them improve their business and overcome any problems faced.


INSIDE VIEW: Traders at Larkin Terminal complain of high charges imposed by the management company.

Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said the move by the ministry was the first, entailing the formation of a committee comprising traders and ministry officials.

"Previously, whenever the ministry was mentioned, people would immediately associate us with enforcement or price control.

"We also have a duty to help improve businesses, especially for the small traders."


He said this after a dialogue with the Larkin Terminal Traders' Association recently.

The traders had voiced their dissatisfaction over several issues during the dialogue, especially on the high rent and parking charges imposed by the management of the terminal, Damansara Assets Sdn Bhd.

Among other grouses heard included the unsatisfactory business environment at the terminal.

Shahrir asked for the setting up of a committee, made up of representatives from the ministry's Johor branch, the traders and the management company, to discuss the problems and recommend solutions.

"The committee will have two weeks to meet and come up with suggestions, after which they will present them to me for further action," said Shahrir.

"If other government agencies are needed in the meetings, then we will invite them too."

Shahrir said he chose to introduce the initiative to help traders in Johor Baru because he was also the member of parliament for the area.

"This will be a test and if it is successful, we will introduce it to other areas as well."
 
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#131 ·
Isu Terminal Klang Sentral terus berlarutan

KLANG 6 Jan. - Pergeseran di antara Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sungai Pinang, Teng Chang Khim dengan dua Ahli Parlimen di negeri ini berhubung keputusan kerajaan negeri Selangor memindahkan stesen bas dari pusat bandar ke Terminal Klang Sentral di Jalan Meru seperti tiada kesudahan.

Hari ini, Chang Khim membidas tindakan S. Manikavasagam dan Charles Santiago yang membantah keputusan tersebut dan menyifatkan kedua-dua mereka yang mewakili Parlimen Kapar dan Klang sebagai individu yang tidak faham peraturan pentadbiran kerajaan negeri.

Menurut beliau, mereka sepatutnya tidak membuat kenyataan bahawa mereka tidak diberikan taklimat mengenai keputusan memindahkan stesen bas itu kerana kerajaan negeri bersama Majlis Perbandaran Klang (MPK) telah memberikan taklimat mengenai perkara tersebut pada 16 Disember lalu.

Sebenarnya, kata Chang Khim, tidak wujud salah faham mengenai perkara itu kerana semua pihak termasuk Manikavasagam dan Charles telah diberikan taklimat mengenainya, malah dalam mesyuarat itu, 60 peratus masa dihabiskan untuk membincangkan mengenai perpindahan tersebut.

"Dalam mesyuarat itu, tidak ada seorang pun ADUN atau Ahli Parlimen yang membantah termasuklah secara bertulis dan mereka semua dilihat berpuas hati dengan keputusan yang dibuat.

"Tetapi selepas mesyuarat, mereka cakap lain pula dan mendakwa tidak ada perbincangan atau taklimat mengenai perkara tersebut.

"Saya sebelum ini ada minta beliau (Chales) datang untuk meneliti dan baca perjanjian tetapi dia tidak datang sampailah ke hari ini, kalau dia tak faham bawalah peguam," katanya kepada pemberita selepas melawat Terminal Klang Sentral di sini hari ini.

Sebelum ini, Manikavasagam dan Charles membantah campur tangan Chang Khim berhubung keputusan kerajaan negeri meluluskan perpindahan operasi perkhidmatan stesen bas dari pusat bandar ke Terminal Klang Sentral yang dikatakan menimbulkan kesulitan kepada pengusaha serta orang ramai ekoran kedudukannya yang terlalu jauh.

Malah, Manikavasagan turut mendakwa Chang Khim mempunyai kepentingan dalam projek terminal berkenaan dan beliau turut bertindak melepaskan jawatannya sebagai Timbalan Pengerusi Perhubungan Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Selangor baru-baru ini ekoran tidak berpuas hati dengan dengan Chang Khim.

Charles sebelum ini juga mendesak Chang Khim supaya memohon maaf ekoran kenyataannya yang menyifatkan dirinya (Charles) 'dibeli' oleh Barisan Nasional (BN) ekoran pendirian beliau mengenai keputusan perpindahan terminal bas itu pada akhir Disember lalu.

Chang Khim yang juga Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri Selangor ketika ditanya mengenai isu tersebut menjelaskan, beliau tidak akan meminta maaf kerana kenyataan itu bukan berbentuk satu tuduhan, sebaliknya hanya menggambarkan Charles seolah-olah dibeli oleh BN kerana Ahli Parlimen itu bertindak seperti seorang pembangkang dengan membantah keputusan kerajaan negeri.

"Saya tidak akan mohon maaf kerana saya tidak menuduhnya. Beliau seorang Ahli Parlimen dari Parti Keadilan Rakyat dan salah seorang wakil kerajaan tetapi kelakuannya dalam perkara ini seperti seorang pembangkang.

"Kalau mereka tidak tahu, buatlah cara seperti tidak tahu. Paling tidak pun, bertanyalah kepada mereka yang berpengalaman dalam pentadbiran kerajaan negeri," ujarnya.
 
#132 ·
Terminal relocation to be reviewed at discussion


THE Selangor state government wants to do a thorough review on the move to relocate the North Klang bus terminal from the town centre at Jalan Pos Baru to Jalan Meru following protests on the move.

In a statement from the Selangor Mentri Besar’s office yesterday, the state government wants to have an open discussion with all stakeholders during the Selangor Economic Action Council meeting on Friday before making a final decision on the relocation to the new terminal called Klang Sentral at Jalan Meru.

The state government was briefed by the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) on the background on the construction of the Klang Sentral bus terminal and all agreements pertaining to the project, the statement said.

“The relocation of the public transport terminal from Klang town to Klang Sentral has led to a lot of objections and statements from various quarters.

“Prior to this, the state government had directed MPK to resolve the problem, however, many are still expressing dissatisfaction over the matter,” the statement added.

Among those who will attend the discussion are traders, public transport operators, the local MPs and assemblymen, the developer of the Klang Sentral NPO Development Sdn Bhd and Nadi Corporation Sdn Bhd, the operator of the terminal and MPK officials.

The state government urged all parties to be patient till the discussion of the issue is completed.
 
#133 ·
RE: MB initiates "all stakeholders" discussion on Klang Sentral - but are "all" stakeholders involved?

Dear Editor

RE: MB initiates "all stakeholders" discussion on Klang Sentral - but are "all" stakeholders involved?

I was happy to read this morning that the Selangor Menteri Besar has initiated an open discussion among all stakeholders regarding the issues surrounding the relocation of bus services to the Klang Sentral terminal. Hopefully this open discussion will help resolve some of the issues.

I have reviewed the groups identified in various media sources and they have described the various stakeholders invited to attend the meeting, including bus and taxi operators, traders, the terminal concessionaire, and the wakil rakyat involved in this issue.

The list may be incomplete but I do not see any representatives of the public transport users! If this is the case, the public transport user can add another disappointment to an already long list.

The consumers, the daily commuters and passengers, are the most important stakeholders in public transport. It is our use of the service and the ringgit that we pay that make the difference between the success and failure of bus and taxi operators and terminal projects. And yet, it seems that the other stakeholders continue to forget the importance of the public transport users whenever they make plans or try to resolve issues.

The Association for the Improvement of Mass-Transit (TRANSIT), Klang Valley, is working to present a united voice for the users of public transport. Our group members have a plan for public transport improvements in Klang and the Klang Valley. We have shared that plan with the other stakeholders (those who we could contact) because we believe in the free flow of information and ideas.

Sadly, our contributions, concerns and ideas are dismissed again and again by the other stakeholders who are claiming to act in the public interest.

I appreciate the efforts of the MB to resolve this issue but I must humbly say that this issue will never be resolved unless the public transport users become stakeholders, valued equally with the bus operators and the government.

Sincerely

Moaz Yusuf Ahmad
Subang Jaya, Selangor
 
#134 ·
Solution for commuters


I REFER to the report on the controversy regarding the relocation of the Klang Bus Terminal to Meru Sentral Bus Transport Hub in StarMetro on Dec 6.

I would like to offer a suggestion to the Selangor government to alleviate the problems Klang bus commuters face.

The Selangor government can help by providing free shuttle bus service to the commuters affected in Klang.

This service can be operational every 10 or 15 minutes from the Klang town centre to the Sentral Bus Transport Hub in Meru.

As for the operating cost of such a service, all the bus companies involved can be made to share the amount equally. Alternatively, the state government can help by subsidising the cost.

This way, it will be a win-win situation for the bus commuters, the operators of the various bus companies and the Selangor state government.

I agree with the view of the Selangor Mentri Besar that Klang town is becoming overcrowded and congested.

I think the Klang folk should also take note of this situation which is going to get even worse and accept this wise move.

Yours sincerely,

P. Paranthaman
Shah Alam
 
#136 ·
Paying more for bus service


I REFER to the article under the heading “Klang folk upset that bus terminal is being relocated after all” which appeared in StarMetro on Jan 5.

As a regular bus commuter, I am upset by the relocation of the North Klang bus terminal to Meru town. As hopeful as I was by the delays of the relocation last December, I was also pretty sure that the Klang Municipal Council would get its way and go ahead with the relocation, despite the numerous protests and signed petitions from the many people who rely heavily on public buses to get around in the royal town.

The move has forced the bus companies (with RapidKL being the exception, for the moment) to increase their fares almost instantly. Was it not in September last year that the Government had approved a fare increase of 30%. Now, it seems, Klangites are paying an additional RM1 and RM1.50 on top of the increased rates, when it wasn’t our choice to have the bus station relocated a further 8km away away in Meru town.

Joanna,
Klang
 
#137 ·
Khalid tells MPK to reorganise bus services
By ELAN PERUMAL


THE Klang Municipal Council (MPK) has been ordered to reorganise the operations of the bus services involving the North Klang bus station and the new Klang Sentral terminal by the end of next month.

Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim issued the directive after chairing a meeting between the state government, the MPK, elected representatives, bus and taxi operators, NGOs and traders yesterday.

Khalid also directed the council to hold a series of meetings with the affected parties, including the public to ensure the relocation would cause minimal problems to the affected parties.


Still in action: Khalid said the new Klang Sentral station would remain.

“We want feedback from everyone so that the service of the domestic buses will be improved.

“Currently, there is a lot of confusion among the commuters and the council must sort this out,’’ he told repoters after the meeting.

While stressing that the Klang Sentral terminal will be retained and the express bus terminal had been operating from the new site, he added that the North Klang bus terminal must be able to provide an improved service to the commuters.

Khalid expected the services from the Klang North terminal, which had been turned into a pick-up point, to be more efficient from March this year.

Khalid also said the council had been ordered to make public the concession agreement signed between the council and the developer of Klang Sentral.

He said the agreement would be displayed at the council’s office and the public was free to view it.

NPO Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Titijaya Group, signed a 30-year concession agreement with the MPK in January last year.

Khalid said the council was also required to ensure that the services at the Klang Sentral were efficient and did not cause inconvenience to the public.

He said they were also responsible for bringing down the rates at the trading lots so that the traders would not be burdened with high overheads.

“At the same time, the council must find ways to ensure that the existing businesses around the former bus terminal at North Klang will not be affected,’’ he said.

The meeting was also attended by state executive council members Teresa Kok, Datuk Hassan Ali, Ronnie Liu, Elizabeth Wong and Dr Halimah Ali.

Klang MP Charles Santiago and Sungai Pinang assemblyman Teng Chang Khim were also present.

Teng said he was pleased with the outcome of the meeting and believed that it would provide an opportunity for more improvement.

“Klang Sentral will remain and we are looking at improving the whole system of public transportation,’’ he said.

Charles, meanwhile, said this was the first time a meeting of this nature was held and it involved all stakeholders, who were given the opportunity to air their views.

“I am looking forward to the series of meetings to be conducted by the council between now and the end of February,’’ he added.

Klang Consumers Association president A. Devadass, who was also at the meeting, thanked Khalid for getting the various parties to work out a solution to resolve the problem.
 
#138 ·
Klang Sentral to stay at new premises


SHAH ALAM: The Klang Sentral Terminal relocation issue was settled once and for all yesterday.

It will remain at its new premises in Meru. This decision was reached after a "summit" called by the Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim with all stakeholders, with the exception of Kapar member of parliament S. Manikavasagam, who is away in India.

Khalid assured everyone present that other issues surrounding the terminal, including the decision to make public its concession agreement, would be settled by the end of next month.

The menteri besar, who chaired the State Economic Council meeting yesterday, said they were now working out a few operational issues, including the number of pick-up points and issues affecting traders.

Khalid said the Klang Municipal Council had agreed to meet with the traders and discuss the possibility of reducing the rent of council-owned premises to make up for the traders' lack of business.

On the concession agreement, he said the public could now view the document at the council office during office hours.

"The terminal began operations on Dec 27. We felt there are many unresolved issues and that is why we called for the meeting today."

He said the state government had agreed with Klang MP Charles Santiago's suggestion that a public meeting be held to listen to more views from the people with regard to the operations of the terminal.

On suggestion that the meeting should have been called much earlier, Khalid said: "I'm just solving an old problem, not a current one.

"As a new CEO, I have come to solve this problem."

Asked on Manikavasagam's statement that the meeting was deliberately held yesterday so that he would not be able to attend it, Khalid denied the allegation.

Santiago was also asked why the meeting was held during Manikavasagam's absence.

"This is an emergency situation," he said.

"If we are going to wait for everyone to be present, the meeting may never take place."

Santiago added that even though Manikavasagam was not present, he would have been satisfied with the turnout of the meeting, as all the stakeholders were brought together and the concessionaire agreement was made available to the public.

He, however, said that he would still lodge a complaint against Sungai Pinang state assemblyman Teng Chang Khim with the DAP disciplinary committee, even though the relocation controversy had been resolved.

Santiago had taken offence to a statement by Teng earlier who had accused him of behaving like the opposition due to their disagreement over the terminal issue.
 
#139 ·
Upgrading work at KL Sentral to begin soon
By PRIYA MENON


Old: The pedestrian walkway that cuts across Lot G will be closed for construction work.

The construction work for Lot G, which is now being used as a carpark and pedestrian walkway, is expected to be completed in 2015.

The building plans include a retail mall, office towers and a new hotel to cater to the increasing number of commuters.

A covered pathway for monorail users will be extended all the way into the new building that will also be connected to KL Sentral.

“This covered pathway will be air-conditioned and will serve the 65,000 people who are expected to use the station by 2030,” she added.



The car park will also include four basements with more than 3,200 parking bays.
 
#140 ·
Masalah Klang Sentral selesai Februari?

SHAH ALAM Kerajaan Selangor yakin dapat menyelesaikan masalah yang timbul berhubung pembukaan Hentian Bas Klang Sentral, Klang pada akhir Februari ini.

Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim berkata, keyakinan itu berdasarkan kata sepakat yang telah dicapai antara pihaknya dan kumpulan yang membantah pembukaan hentian baru itu.

"Pada dasarnya, semua sudah bersetuju bahawa operasi di Klang Sentral akan diteruskan dan kita juga yakin semua masalah dapat diselesaikan akhir bulan depan,'' kata beliau kepada pemberita selepas mendengar taklimat khas berkaitan Hentian Bas Klang Sentral di sini.

Antara pihak yang memberi taklimat itu adalah Majlis Perbandaran Klang (MPK), pemaju projek, pengusaha bas dan teksi serta para peniaga.

Hadir sama, Ahli Parlimen Klang yang tidak setuju dengan perpindahan itu, Charles Santiago dan Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri, Teng Chang Khim.

Menurut Abdul Khalid, isu penting yang kini perlu segera diselesaikan adalah operasi perjalanan bas antara bandar yang masih tidak sistematik.

Bagaimanapun, kata beliau, lima pengusaha bas terlibat bersetuju untuk berbincang dengan pihak MPK bagi mencari jalan terbaik menangani masalah tersebut.

"Kita juga bercadang untuk mengurangkan kadar sewa pengusaha kedai milik MPK bagi meringankan bebanan yang dihadapi peniaga sehingga perniagaan mereka pulih semula.

"Perjanjian konsesi antara MPK dan pemaju terminal bas pula akan dipamerkan di bangunan MPK dan salinannya boleh diambil Ahli Parlimen atau Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri kawasan itu," jelasnya.
 
#141 ·
Bus pick-up points outside old terminal
Stories and photo by ELAN PERUMAL


THE move to create new pick-up points at the North Klang bus terminal site has not gone down well with commuters and bus operators in Klang.

They are questioning the wisdom of the authorities to close the terminal and the need for the new pick-up points at the site.


For commuters’ convenience: The Wawasan Sutera buses operating from Jalan Pasar.

The Klang Municipal Council (MPK) has kept the terminal closed since the bus service operation was moved to Klang Sentral in Jalan Meru.

A check by StarMetro revealed that the council has turned the site into a pick-up point area, allowing the buses to pick up and drop passangers along Jalan Pos Baru without entering into the old terminal.

While the old terminal area appeared deserted, the roads leading to the former terminal are as congested as before.

Besides the presence of the state buses serving the local routes, the existence of taxis along the shops at the stretch outside the terminal also makes the situation worse.

Commuters are puzzled about why MPK has closed the terminal and then introduce the pick-up scheme.

They want to know why the Pick-up Point 2 is located less than 200m away from Pick-up Point 1 at the terminal area.

“They should allow the buses into the North Klang terminal so that we can enjoy the service from under the shelters as there aren’t shelters here,’’ bus commuter Norlaila Mohd Noor said.

She said it was ridiculous that she had to board a bus to Klang Sentral and another one to Kapar to return home and vice-versa.

“This is causing me extra travel time and money,’’ the 33-year-old nurse said.

Norlaila said the additional trip to Klang Sentral cost her RM1.

College student Teo Chee Yong, 18, said he found it hard to accept that the commuters had been deprived of the former direct access to their destinations due to the relocation of the bus service operation to Klang Sentral.

He said the move had made life difficult for the commuters and the authorities should have considered all aspects before deciding on the move.

“Fortunately, the Wawasan Sutra buses are still operating from North Klang or I can’t imagine the hassle involved in my trip between my house in Jalan Kapar and the college in Klang,’’ he said.

According to Wawasan Sutra Travel and Tours operations manager L. Loges, the company, which operates 70 buses, has not moved its operation to Klang Sentral.

He said the company had been operating services to various parts of Klang, Banting, Kapar, Kuala Selangor and Kuala Lumpur from a stretch in Jalan Pasar.

“We have no choice but to operate just near the old bus terminal to service the commuters,” Loges said.

“The Klang Sentral plan will not work. Hence, our buses will continue to operate from the old terminal site,’’ he said.

Loges said the MPK decision on relocating the terminal operation had caused a lot inconvenience to the public.

Taxi driver Azmir Che Mat, 46, said there were hardly anyone at Klang Sentral and this situation had resulted in him operating from the old terminal site.

According to Tan Chai Seng, 52, a committee member of the Klang Rental Taxi Association, the 100 plus members of the association had been operating at the Jalan Kepayang station for more than 30 years.

“Our business has dropped sharply since the relocation of the terminal operation and we are also in a fix on whether to shift to Klang Sentral or continue at the old venue,’’ he said.

Trader Zulkifli Osman, 35, who operates a snack stall in the sidelane of Jalan Pos Baru, said the relocation had affected his business, causing him to lose more than 50% of his income.

“I expect the situation to get worse in the near future with more buses shifting their operation to the new place,’’ he said.

Ahmad Salimin Ahmad Sak-iman, 37, who operates a booth selling toys at the Plaza MPK next to the old terminal site, said the traders at the complex depended on the bus commuters for business.

“The complex will die a natural death soon,” said the trader, who has been operating business in the area for more than 15 years.

Tan Chee Seng, 52, who operates an ice-kacang and food stall at the fourth floor of the Plaza MPK, said business was bad and that he had resorted to personal delivery service to his customers to survive.

MPK president Mislan Tugiu said the council had done a thorough study before implementing the relocation move.

“We are sorting out the teething problems and hope things will be all right soon,’’ he said.
 
#143 ·
Why throw out the buses from KL Sentral?

Why throw out the buses from KL Sentral?

Why throw out the buses from KL Sentral?
M Zulkarnain Hamzah | Jan 22, 09 4:10pm
The Association for the Improvement of Mass Transit (Transit) is very dismayed at the recent news that the Kuala Lumpur Sentral bus hub will be closed.

This apparently is due to the commercial development of the only swath of land viable for a bus terminal (which is sandwiched between Jalan Tun Sambanthan and the KL Sentral building).

The KL Sentral's current design does not even take into account buses as a viable and interchangeable mode of public transport that should be integrated with other types of public transport in the Klang Valley.

Even before the planned closure of the only bus terminal in KL Sentral, bus users have had to endure harsh waiting conditions during evening rush-hours along the clogged Jalan Tun Sambanthan.

With the closing of the stage bus terminal and detour of walking paths between KL Sentral and Jalan Tun Sambanthan, the commuting experience any bus-user has to endure in exchanging modes of public transport will be even worse than before.

Transit has forwarded proposals to various government bodies and agencies on the importance of establishing integrated public transport gateways for KL.

The gateways would have direct and unobstructed access for expressway buses (dubbed as Expressway Rapid Transit or ERT) to the already established rapid travel corridors such as the Maju Expressway, Akleh, Duke and the NKVE/Sprint.

With the planned commercialisation of the only vacant areas left around KL Sentral, there will be no adjacent space left for the extension of the existing bus transit hub that allows for rapid and convenient transfer from express (limited-stop and non-stop), trunk and city buses to other modes of public transport.

Without proper terminal for buses, it will be impossible for this so-called integrated public transport hub to be truly effective in serving the vast commuting population east of KL.

If we can share our resources together to build sidewalks, street lamps and city streets, why it is hard for us to get the same allocation to build public transport infrastructure that can better utilise our scarce urban spaces to solve mobility needs in the most effective manner?

We then won't have to worry about beating each other for the scarce road space we've got left. Private transport guzzles more fuel, eats a bigger road space, emits higher pollution and has higher capital and operational expenditure per passenger mile than public transport.

We must dare to question our present approach in solving urban congestion woes and move our mass transit forwards, not backwards.

The writer represents Transit.
 
#144 ·
Reviving Semenyih Sentral
Story and photo by GEETHA KRISHNAN


THE Semenyih Sentral bus terminal, which was left almost idle for the last three years, is being repositioned to make it a vibrant public transport hub for the southern region of Selangor.

Previously on the verge of becoming a white elephant, the terminal was under-utilised by both bus companies and commuters and subjected to vandalism during the past three years.

The terminal, located a short distance from Semenyih town, is being cleaned up and refurbished to turn it into the main public transportation hub for the residents of Semenyih, Broga, Beranang, Mantin and Pajam.


For the public: The Semenyih Sentral aims to cater for those living in Semenyih, Broga, Beranang, Pajam and Mantin

Bas Bakti Sdn Bhd is now in charge of the Semenyih Sentral, having taken over its management and operation from the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) this year.

According to Bas Bakti operations manager Rosman Hashim, the company has its own fleet of buses called Le Trans to service six routes while the RapidKL and Road Liner buses also make use of the terminal.

“In addition to an existing active route, the company is re-introducing five routes where bus services stopped 20 years ago. We conducted a survey and discovered that each route has the potential to offer at least 5,000 commuters,” he said.

The six routes are:

> Route 101: Semenyih Sentral to Sungai Tekala, via Sungai Lalang, Kampung Sungai Machang and Kampung Pasir Baru;

> Route 102: Semenyih Sentral to Seremban, via Broga, the Nottingham University, Broga town, Kampung Tarun, Kampung Kapal, Ulu Beranang, Lenggeng, Kampung Rawa Tengah, Kampung Rawa Hilir and Mantin;

> Route 103: Semenyih Sentral to Mantin, via Beranang, Staffield Golf Club and the Kolej Tunku Jaafar;

> Route 104: Semenyih Sentral to Bandar Baru Bangi, via Taman Desa Anggerik, Kampung Sungai Purun, Taman Dalmara, Kampung Batu 3, Kampung Rinching Hilir, Kampung Batu 5, Sri Putra, Bangi, Kampung Teras Jernang, Akademi Percukaian, the Hulu Langat District Office and the PKNS Bangi;

> Route 105: Kajang to Mantin, via Semenyih Sentral, Beranang, the Staffield Golf Club, the Kolej Tunku Jaafar and Mantin; and

> Route 106: Kajang to Seremban, via Semenyih Sentral, Beranang, the Staffield Golf Club, the Kolej Tunku Jaafar, Mantin and Terminal One.

Prior to the re-introduction of the routes, only Route 106 was active.

Villager Fatimah Ujang, 49, said that having buses ply the route to Kampung Rinching Hilir would be of great convenience to the villagers in commuting to town for their shopping and medical needs.

“Most of us cannot afford the taxi fares and have to rely on friends and family for help,” she said.

Rosman said that Bas Bakti was issued 20 permits from the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) to run operations at the Semenyih Sentral.

“We have a small fleet at the moment and are in the midst of procuring more buses. Our target months are March and June,” he said.

The Le Trans buses may be limited in number but commuters have the option of travelling via RapidKL and Road Liner buses.

It is also hoped that the Cityliner buses will also opt to utilise the terminal.

A taxi stand is being constructed next to the terminal for it to function as a complete one-stop public transport hub. The existing facilities include public toilets and a surau.

Rosman also said that the company was now doing renovation and repair works on the two-storey building.

He said the office and shop lots were available for rental at reasonable rates.

For enquiries, call 019-686 8111 (Rosman) or 019-363 6047 (Azam).
 
#145 ·
Melaka Historic City Council to buy terminal
Story by CHEN PELF YEEN


MALACCA: The state government has agreed to sell off its RM61mil Melaka Sentral bus and taxi terminal to the Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) for RM78mil.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the sale would be finalised once the city council obtained the necessary funds to take over the terminal.

The terminal was built by the state because at the time the city council did not have sufficient funds to do so, he told reporters after chairing the weekly state executive council meeting here recently.

He also said that it was only apt that the council managed the terminal as matters relating to public transportation are one of their core responsibilities.

The ultra modern Melaka Sentral, officiated by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in May 2004, is fully air-conditioned and also includes a market and commercial lots.

On the subsidence affecting the structure of Melaka Sentral’s market located next to the terminal, he said that a contractor had been appointed to carry out rectification work.

“We hope the local council would get a bank loan to take over the terminal as the state will be able to use the RM78mil to develop its Biotech City in Taboh Naning, Alor Gajah,” he added.

Meanwhile, Mohd Ali also said that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has agreed to buy the RM40mil go-kart track being developed in Ayer Keroh.

The go-kart track is sited on a 11ha site and is to be the longest in Asia with a 10m-wide track covering 1.6km.
 
#152 ·
well it is ultra modernlah if you compare it with others within our country, it is better then putrajaya sentral and light years away from puduraya and kotaraya than our nation capital called a bus station...not to mention ther makeshif bus hub in klcc,titiwangsa, ampang point and manyother
 
#148 ·
Stesen bas ekspres Sungai Petani RM10 juta




Bandar Sungai Petani akan mempunyai satu lagi mercu tanda baru apabila Kerajaan Kedah bersetuju membina sebuah stesen bas ekspres yang dilengkapi pusat membeli-belah di Jalan Kuala Ketil di sini, tidak lama lagi.

Projek yang dinamakan Dataran Usahawan bernilai RM10 juta itu akan dibina menggantikan stesen bas ekspres sedia ada yang makin usang.

Pelaksanaan projek yang mengambil masa kira-kira 14 bulan dikendalikan oleh Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah (PKNK) dan kerja-kerja pembinaan dimulakan pada bulan Jun ini.

Jurutera Reka Bentuk PKNK, Mohd. Sobri Mustafa berkata, stesen bas tersebut akan dilengkapi dengan sembilan lorong terminal yang membolehkan bas ekspres berhenti dengan 32 kaunter tiket.

"Projek ini mempunyai keluasan sebanyak 5,632 meter persegi dan sebanyak 65 kedai-kedai turut disediakan bagi memudahkan para penumpang serta orang ramai membeli-belah apabila siap kelak,'' katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas majlis lawatan kerja dan taklimat projek berkenaan di sini, baru-baru ini.

Hadir bersama ialah Ahli Parlimen Sungai Petani, Johari Abdul.

Menurut Mohd. Sobri, bagi memudahkan pelaksanaan projek, kaunter tiket dan gerai-gerai di stesen bas ekspres sedia ada akan dipindahkan sementara ke tapak Pasar Jumaat yang terletak di seberang Jalan Kuala Ketil.

"Tapak Pasar Jumaat tersebut akan beroperasi sebagai stesen bas ekspres sementara dan kita memberikan jaminan semua kemudahan yang ada di situ adalah sama dengan keadaan sekarang,'' katanya.

Dalam pada itu, Johari berkata, pihaknya berharap PKNK dapat menyediakan kemudahan menunggu bas lebih selesa di stesen bas ekspres sementara itu.

"Kita menerima rungutan daripada orang ramai yang menyatakan mereka kurang selesa semasa menunggu bas.

"Ini kerana tempat menunggu bas yang disediakan tidak berbumbung dan lampu juga tidak mencukupi,'' jelasnya.

Johari juga meminta PKNK supaya menyediakan kemudahan talian telefon dan bekalan elektrik bagi memudahkan pengusaha bas menjalankan urusniaga di situ.- UTUSAN
cool.
 
#150 ·
Memorandum kekalkan Klang Sentral
Oleh Tuan Nazuri Tuan Ismail
nazuri@bharian.com.my
Desakan segelintir pihak enggan pindah tidak wajar dilayan

SHAH ALAM: Peniaga, operator bas, pengusaha teksi dan kereta sewa yang beroperasi di Klang Sentral mendesak Menteri Besar, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, kekal dengan keputusan menjadikan terminal bas baru itu sebagai hab pengangkutan daerah Klang.

Mereka mahu kerajaan Pakatan Rakyat tidak mengubah keputusan asal untuk menjadikan terminal bas itu sebagai pusat pengangkutan awam yang sistematik dan tidak tunduk dengan desakan segelintir pihak yang enggan berpindah.

Wakil peniaga, Norsiah Mohd Yusuf, berkata usaha pihak tertentu untuk membuka semula stesen bas lama di pusat bandar Klang tidak wajar kerana banyak perbelanjaan sudah dikeluarkan untuk memastikan Klang Sentral mesra pengguna.

"Klang Sentral adalah projek masa depan untuk keselesaan penduduk Klang kerana daerah ini akan mengalami perubahan besar pada masa akan datang termasuk dinaik taraf sebagai bandar raya," katanya kepada Berita Harian.

Norsiah sebelum itu bersama 80 peniaga, pengusaha teksi dan kereta sewa serta operator bas yang beroperasi di Klang Sentral menyerahkan memorandum mendesak Menteri Besar mengekalkan Klang Sentral sebagai stesen pengangkutan awam.

Memorandum itu diserahkan kepada Setiausaha Politik Menteri Besar, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad di lobi Bangunan Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri (SUK), di sini, kelmarin.

Norsiah berkata, memorandum itu turut diserahkan kepada Majlis Perbandaran Klang (MPK) dan Ahli Dewan Undangan (Adun), Dr Abd Rani Osman.

Katanya, memorandum itu berikutan ura-ura kerajaan negeri mahu membuka semula stesen bas lama di pusat bandar kerana ada pengusaha bas dan peniaga yang mendesak ia dibuka semula.

Norsiah mendakwa, Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tetap Kerajaan Tempatan, Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan negeri, Ronnie Liu pada 28 Februari lalu ada membuat kenyataan bahawa stesen bas lama akan dibuka semula.

"Jika stesen lama dibuka semula, ia sama sekali tidak adil kepada kami semua yang sudah melabur untuk membuka perniagaan di Klang Sentral.

"Stesen bas lama juga akan menyebabkan trafik di pusat bandar bertambah teruk berikutan kerja membina jalan ketika ini," katanya.

Norsiah berkata, semua operator bas bersetuju memindahkan semua operasi bas ke Klang Sentral dan sanggup dikenakan tindakan termasuk permit digantung jika ingkar arahan itu.

Katanya, hanya satu operator bas yang enggan berpindah selain meletak bas di tempat mengambil dan menurun penumpang di pusat bandar, tanpa dikenakan tindakan oleh MPK.

"Kita mendesak kerajaan negeri tidak tunduk dengan desakan segelintir pihak sebaliknya kekal dengan keputusan asal yang disokong majoriti," katanya.
 
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