Rising costs call for bolder solutions for Malaysia’s transport system, says Chin Tong | The Malaysian Insight

Rising costs call for bolder solutions for Malaysia’s transport system, says Chin Tong

DAP lawmaker Liew Chin Tong says with fuel subsidies estimated to reach RM37.3 billion this year, the need for Malaysia to build highly connected and bus-centred public transport systems has never been greater. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 29, 2022.

THE financial implications from Malaysia’s transport system will get worse with rising petrol prices and interest rates, Liew Chin Tong said. “With fuel subsidies – petrol, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas – estimated to reach RM37.3 billion this year, the need to build highly connected and bus-centred public transport systems has never been greater,” said the DAP leader in aEffective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!

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