Langkawi ferry firm reverses course on locals’ fare hike after transport minister rocks the boat Posted on 15/12/2024 ALOR SETAR, Dec 15 — Langkawi Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd has retracted its previously announced fare hike for ferry services between Langkawi and Kuala Kedah, as well as Kuala Perlis, for Malaysian citizens. General manager, Capt Dr Baharin Baharom, stated however, that the fare hike for foreign tourists will proceed as scheduled, effective Jan 1, 2025. “Based on advice from the Ministry of Transport and the Kedah state government, the fare increase for Malaysian citizens scheduled for Jan 1, 2025, has been cancelled. “However, the fare adjustment for foreign tourists will take effect from Jan 1, 2025,” he said in a statement today. Earlier this morning, the company announced that fares for ferry services between Langkawi, Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Perlis, would be increased starting Jan 1, 2025. The company’s operations manager, Norhafiz Abdul Wahid, stated that the fare hike ranges between RM3 and RM10.50 per trip, depending on passenger category and travel route. The announcement of the fare hike drew a response from Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who expressed disappointment over the ferry operators’ hasty decision to do so today. He warned ferry operators that they would not be eligible for diesel subsidies if they proceeded with the fare hikes, particularly for local residents and domestic tourists. “It would be better for all operators to immediately retract this announcement and engage in discussions with the Ministry of Transport soon,” he said in a Facebook post today. — Bernama News
PM Anwar: Malaysia to host inaugural coordination meeting with Saudi Arabia, with focus on trade, AI and clean energy Posted on 12/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Malaysia is prepared to host the First Coordination Meeting between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia at the Foreign Minister level to discuss further cooperation between the two nations. This was conveyed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a meeting with Crown Prince and Prime… Read More
Premier League clubs ‘seeking compensation’ if Man City found to have breached rules Posted on 14/11/2024 Manchester City were charged with 115 breaches of top-flight rules last year, charges which the club have strenuously denied. (Reuters pic) LONDON: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have reportedly lodged legal notices reserving the right to claim compensation if Manchester City are found to have breached Premier League financial rules…. Read More
Dewan Rakyat passes Supply Bill 2025 at policy level, eyes on committee debate next Posted on 13/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supply Bill 2025 at the policy level after debates began on October 21. The bill, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also finance minister on October 18, was passed by majority voice vote, and debate… Read More