Melaka Transportation Plan

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Malacca to spend RM2.35mil to buy 10 new buses
By MARTIN CARVALHO Friday July 23, 2010
http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.as...sec=southneast

MALACCA: The state will spend some RM2.35mil to acquire 10 new 40-seater coaches for its Panorama bus service in a move to upgrade the public transportation system here.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said an order had been placed for the coaches from Scomi Engineering & Logistics Sdn Bhd, a company specialising in the building of buses and coaches.

“The move is part of a RM36mil transportation package plan which the state is seeking from the Federal Government.

“It is to upgrade the public transport system in the state in line with the National Key Result Area,” he told reporters this after visiting the Bumi Hijau programme in Bukit Katil.

He said the air-conditioned coaches would be equipped with the latest facilities to provide comfort for passengers.

The Malacca government, he added, had decided to operate the buses via its subsidiary PM Cultural & Tourism Sdn Bhd rather than leasing them from local bus company Town Bus Service Sdn Bhd.

Mohd Ali said the former Panorama bus service leasing deal resulted in losses of RM1.2mil over the last three years.

The state has submitted its application to the Federal Government for the RM36mil allocation following approval from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to improve the public transportation system here.

The money would be used as a revolving fund and a bank guarantee to enable 11 local bus operators to obtain the necessary bank loans to replace some 206 old buses operating within the city as well as the Alor Gajah and Jasin districts.

The funds would also be used to provide subsidies to bus operators to ensure services on ‘social’ routes that are usually not covered, owing to low profitability.

In a separate matter, Mohd Ali said the state was also keen to source electric buses from China for future use in the city.

“I saw some of the buses while in China recently and they are pollution-free as they do not emit any smoke,” he said.

[nazrey]

Scomi eyes RM36m Malacca bus refurbishment project
Published: 2010/08/10
http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_New...#ixzz0wAf6WYT7

SCOMI Engineering Bhd (7366) wants to refurbish the remaining 190 buses under a RM36 million budget allocated by the Malacca state government.

Scomi Engineering has been given the mandate by the state government to refurbish an initial 10 buses worth RM2.3 million.

The state government has set aside the RM36 million refurbishment fund for a total of 200 buses to help bus operators replace their fleet.

"If we do a good job, then we hope to take on more buses for the project," Scomi Engineering president Syahrunizam Samsudin said.
Syahrunizam spoke during a visit to the New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Bhd (NSTP) office in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

About 15 delegates from the group, led by its president and group chief executive officer Shah Hakim Zain, were given an insight into the operations of three newspapers in the NSTP stable - the New Straits Times, Berita Harian and Harian Metro - as well as other aspects of the group's operations such as advertising.

On hand to greet them were NST group managing editor Datuk Zainul Arifin Mohammed Isa, group editor Datuk Syed Nadzri Syed Harun and Berita Harian deputy group editor Mahfar Ali.

The delegation was later treated to a durian feast organised by Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority at the NSTP office building.

[nazrey]

Melaka Sentral
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Melaka Sentral is the largest public transportation terminal in Malacca city, Malacca, Malaysia. It is located between Lebuh AMJ (Jalan Tun Abdul Razak) and Jalan Panglima Awang.





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Melaka Monorail


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A 1.6 kilometer shuttle monorail along the Malacca River is nearing completion. The single track line connects Taman Rempah in Pengkalan Rama to Kampung Bunga Raya Pantai in the central part of the city. One 24-passenger, three car train will shuttle back and forth along the winding river. The line was developed by Kumpulan Melaka Berhad and Agibs Engineering and Construction Sdn Bhd. The monorail was developed as part of government efforts to enhance the Malacca River area of the city as a tourist attraction. The system is currently undergoing test runs, yet probably won't open until September. Before carrying passengers developers must complete a licensing and approval process.

RIVER TAXIS ON MALACCA RIVER

[nazrey]

Melaka Monorail
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Originally Posted by 9MMRD

Leading car

http://transitmy.org/2010/04/10/mala...-almost-ready/

[nazrey]

Melaka Sentral Transportation Hub
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[nazrey]

Originally Posted by nazrey

RM272m tram project for historical state
By MARTIN CARVALHO Friday March 5, 2010



Modern: One of the trams that will be used in the service
to adopt green techology and ease traffic woes in Malacca.

MALACCA: Traffic congestion here is expected to be a thing of the past when a RM272mil tram project is operational.

Said to be the first of its kind in the country, the trams will run on natural gas and cover 23 locations along a 40km route from Ayer Keroh to Banda Hilir in the heart of this historical city.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the project, a joint-venture between Mrails International Sdn Bhd and Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI), would begin in the middle of this year as soon as the Transport Ministry gave the go-ahead.

“It will take the company about 12 months to get the trams running. The service should be ready by the middle of next year and its launch will be held in conjunction with National Day celebrations,” he told reporters after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Mrails International and CMI on Wednesday.

He said the service to be managed by Mrails Tram Melaka Sdn Bhd (MTM) was in line with the state’s move to adopt green technology while easing traffic woes here owing to an influx of tourists.

“Traffic from Ayer Keroh to the heart of the city is heavy during rush hour and holiday seasons.

“The trams will help overcome this problem as they will provide both locals and tourists an alternative way to travel to the city,” he said.

Based on projections, he said that 250,000 passengers were expected to use the trams monthly and provide annual revenue of RM20mil for MTM.

The joint-venture project would involve the obtaining of a 20-year interest-free bank loan, he added.

“CMI will receive 20% of the ticket sales based on its 20% commitment and the trams will belong to the state in 25 years,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mrails International president Datuk Jeya Kumar said the service would charge a RM2 fare per ride irrespective of destination.

“However, senior citizens and schoolchildren in uniform will ride free.

“It is a commitment to ensure the people of Malacca benefit from the service,” he said.

The first trams of 150-passenger capacity would be imported from China but more would be built later at Tanjung Agas in Pekan, Pahang, he added.

Tram project gets the nod
2010/09/30 By Jason Gerald John
http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/2...#ixzz110ybdThl

MALACCA: Visitors to the Historical City could soon enjoy a traffic light- free ride from the Ayer Keroh toll plaza to the city centre, thanks to the Melaka Tram project.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the Department of Railways had given the nod for the project.

"However, we would have to wait for the green light from the Public Works Department as there is a need to build four flyovers to ensure the path of the Melaka Tram is not affected by traffic-light junctions.

"The flyovers would be built at the Persimpangan Seri Negeri, Persimpangan Bukit Beruang-Bukit Katil, Persimpangan MBMB and the Persimpangan Muzium Tun Abdul Ghafar Baba.

"With the flyover, the tram's journey will be uninterrupted and the traffic flow from the Ayer Keroh toll plaza to the city centre will be smooth as there will be no traffic lights," said Ali after chairing the weekly state executive council meeting at the Seri Negeri yesterday.

He said the RM272 million tram project, similar to the one in Brisbane, Australia, could start construction early next year once the project received public feedback during a three-month objection period and also upon completion of the environmental impact assessment.

The Melaka Tram would have 23 stops along a 40km-route from Ayer Keroh to Banda Hilir, the heart of the historical city.

The project, a joint venture between Mrails International Sdn Bhd and Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI), is expected to be completed within a year. He said the project was mainly to cater for the influx of tourists to the city.

It is estimated that 250,000 passengers will use the trams monthly, providing an annual revenue of RM20 million.

Among the popular spots the tram will pass are Hotel Seri Malaysia, Botanical Gardens, Melaka Zoo, Melaka International Trade Centre, Taman Muzaffar Shah, Pantai Hospital, Masjid Al-Azim, Hospital Melaka, Renaissance Hotel, Dataran Pahlawan, Hotel Mahkota, Harbour Club, Equatorial Hotel and Bukit Baru.

[nazrey]

similar to the one in Brisbane?? sya terlau google tram di Brisbane ...ia hanya macam ni
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[World 2 World]

do they have tram in brisbane?. i think they stop d service in d late 60s

[sc4]

No more in Brisbane, I think tat looks like some museum display in tat pics

[nazrey]

BRISBANE TRAM MUSEUM
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1984 BRISBANE TRAM
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Brisbane Tram @ Sydney Tramway Museum
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media report error plak kerr..kalau di kata similar to Melbourne.. barulah hebat!
Atau pun Melaka sunguh nak guna tram macam ni ...

[World 2 World]

Del

[allurban]

Originally Posted by nazrey

media report error plak kerr..kalau di kata similar to Melbourne.. barulah hebat!
Atau pun Melaka sunguh nak guna tram macam ni ...

I think it was mentioned that they were going for the tram because of the 'historical' appearance.

Sounds to me like they are (once again) bringing in a tourist ride, not a real public transport service.

Cheers, m

[nazrey]

Originally Posted by allurban

Sounds to me like they are (once again) bringing in a tourist ride, not a real public transport service.

Cheers, m

I hope not...according to the news report ..macam tak kan 23 stop station itu untuk tourist punya saja..lagi pun tak kan tourist nak jalan-jalan kt hospital kot

Originally Posted by nazrey

The Melaka Tram would have 23 stops along a 40km-route from Ayer Keroh to Banda Hilir, the heart of the historical city.

The project, a joint venture between Mrails International Sdn Bhd and Chief Minister Incorporated (CMI), is expected to be completed within a year. He said the project was mainly to cater for the influx of tourists to the city.

It is estimated that 250,000 passengers will use the trams monthly, providing an annual revenue of RM20 million.

Among the popular spots the tram will pass are Hotel Seri Malaysia, Botanical Gardens, Melaka Zoo, Melaka International Trade Centre, Taman Muzaffar Shah, Pantai Hospital, Masjid Al-Azim, Hospital Melaka, Renaissance Hotel, Dataran Pahlawan, Hotel Mahkota, Harbour Club, Equatorial Hotel and Bukit Baru.

[allurban]

Originally Posted by nazrey

I hope not...according to the news report ..macam tak kan 23 stop station itu untuk tourist punya saja..lagi pun tak kan tourist nak jalan-jalan kt hospital kot

hahaha it could be tho... a few "trams" every 30 minutes or so...

According to the MRails website, the rendering is quite different from the original one.

Check this out:

The original render


Brisbane Tram

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Video Rendering "flyaround" of Melaka Tram from MRails International website (including virtual "route map" using Google Earth)

Perth Tram



To sum it all up, take a look at the quote from the MRails website...it gives you a sense of who this Jayakumar is and how he thinks:

MRAILS INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD is proud to introduce its latest technology, the first of its kind in the world call “THE NEXT GENERATION TRAM” an eco-green environmental friendly that runs on NGV engine.“THE NEXT GENERATION TRAM” engineering technology design was spearheaded by MRAILS INTERNATIONAL SDN BHD President Dato’ Jeya Kumar with the assistance of the CNR engineering team. “THE NEXT GENERATION TRAM” is designed in compliance with the Heritage Impact of Melaka as listed under the UNESCO’s World Heritage List established on 7th July 2008.

You tell me if this sounds like a viable public transport project.....

Cheers, m

[nazrey]

Originally Posted by nazrey

He said the RM272 million tram project, similar to the one in Brisbane, Australia, could start construction early next year once the project received public feedback during a three-month objection period and also upon completion of the environmental impact assessment.

Padanlah ngn cost bernilai sebanyak tu...as aspect Melaka sunguh nak guna tram sebegini!
cukup je laaa ...ni di melaka ..tak mampu harap terlalu tinggi sangat...

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[nazrey]

Melaka Monorail Expected To Be Operational Next Week
October 10, 2010 00:18 AM
http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5....php?id=534032



Melaka monorail to be operational next week.
Pic: Shaharim Sulong

MELAKA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The monorail system built near Sungai Melaka is expected to be operational next week and will become another catalyst for the tourism industry in the state.

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the problems that had caused the delay in the service, which should have commenced on Aug 31, had been resolved.

"The Department of Railways had inspected the monorail yesterday and it appears that it (monorail service) is approved," he told reporters after the investiture in conjunction with the 72nd birthday anniversary of the Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob at Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh, here Saturday.

Mohd Ali said the Melaka government hoped to obtain the certificate of approval to start the monorail operations on Monday while the monorail service would begin the fllowing day.

-- BERNAMA

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Originally Posted by nazrey

Melaka Monorail Expected To Be Operational Next Week
October 10, 2010 00:18 AM
http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v5....php?id=534032



Melaka monorail to be operational next week.
Pic: Shaharim Sulong

MELAKA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The monorail system built near Sungai Melaka is expected to be operational next week and will become another catalyst for the tourism industry in the state.

Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said the problems that had caused the delay in the service, which should have commenced on Aug 31, had been resolved.

"The Department of Railways had inspected the monorail yesterday and it appears that it (monorail service) is approved," he told reporters after the investiture in conjunction with the 72nd birthday anniversary of the Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob at Seri Negeri, Ayer Keroh, here Saturday.

Mohd Ali said the Melaka government hoped to obtain the certificate of approval to start the monorail operations on Monday while the monorail service would begin the fllowing day.

-- BERNAMA

Melaka is very ambitious to become a tourist hub in Malaysia..less talk more action...

[Mith252]

I have to say, they sure are doing things faster than their neighbouring states. I have to say, I am proud to say that I have Malaccan blood in me from my grandfather. They definitely get things going. There is still room for improvement of course but if the state government decide to projects with such zeal, I believe it can do it. Btw, if you guys wondering, I am half-Malay, half-Chinese but I identify myself as a Malay.

[dh maju dh]

comelnya melaka monorail.....

hahahahhaha

[9MMRD]

[QUOTE=Mith252;65094295Btw, if you guys wondering, I am half-Malay, half-Chinese but I identify myself as a Malay. [/QUOTE]

eh..bukan peranakan ke?