{
  "id": 19800715,
  "title": "Selangor allocates RM24m to boost public transport use to 60pc, says MB",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/selangor-allocates-rm24m-to-boost-public-transport-use-to-60pc-says-mb",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T11:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/13/selangor-allocates-rm24m-to-boost-public-transport-use-to-60pc-says-mb/243156"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor's state government has set aside RM24 million for 2027 to boost public transport usage among residents, aiming to raise the percentage from the current 40 per cent to 60 per cent. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari announced this allocation to enhance a more people-friendly public transport ecosystem. This includes improving bus services, providing fare subsidies, expanding pedestrian routes, and developing a comprehensive first- and last-mile connectivity system. Despite transport jurisdiction being controlled by the federal government, Selangor with a population of nearly 7.5 million, is taking proactive measures to complement federal efforts. The RM24 million budget includes RM12 million for optimizing the Smart Selangor Bus service, rebranded Bas Kita Selangor, which will feature improved route management, increased service frequency, and better connection to rail stations and key areas. Additionally, the Selangor government will introduce the SEL 30 Programme, allocating RM5 million to provide a monthly RM30 public transport subsidy, expected to benefit 13,000 users. This program aims to reduce travel costs and encourage more people to utilize bus and rail services. To improve access to public transport, the state government plans to build 35 kilometres of new pedestrian walkways across Selangor, with the Pedestrian Audit completed by year-end to address pedestrian facilities and safety concerns. Furthermore, the Selangor Mobility Nexus, an integrated mobility data and information centre, will be established to provide easy access to public transport information through a single system, reducing duplication among existing applications and systems.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Nov 13 — The Selangor state government has allocated RM24 million for the public transport sector in 20...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}