Usage of public transport in Malaysia has reached just 20% to date, and the figure remains below the 40% target stated in the National Transport Policy 2019-2030, said transport minister Anthony Loke, reported Bernama.

“The national transport policy from 2019 to 2030 is already in place. So, our challenge is to ensure that this policy is realised according to its intended goals,” Loke said.

Meanwhile, the implementation of the Road to Rail initiative is currently being carried out in phases, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the logistics sector in Malaysia, the transport minister said.

“We are actively promoting the use of rail [transportation]. That is why one of our focus initiatives is “Road to Rail”. to encourage more usage of railways for the transportation of containers and goods. When the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is completed, it will boost the use of rail to transport goods and containers to the East Coast, thereby reducing reliance on road transport such as lorries,” Loke said.

As of May 30, Malaysia Rail Link (MRL) CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is on schedule to reach 90% completion by December this year.

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