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Shorter waiting time

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BY LIZAWATI MADFA

SELAYANG, OCT 3: The waiting time for Smart Selangor Bus in Selayang Municipal Council (MPS) is now reduced to 20 minutes from 35 minutes before this.

Investment, Small & Medium Industries, Trade and Transport Exco, Dato’ Teng Chang Khim said it is based on the number of passengers on MPS first route that has reached 90,000 people per month.

He said, the State Government decided that MPS should add two more buses for that route, which had started operating with four buses since mid-2016.

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“With the additional two buses, waiting time can be reduced to 20 minutes compared to more than half an hour previously.

“The number of passengers has also increased to 120 thousand within one month,” he said.

He said that during the Smart Selangor Bus Route 2 Launching Ceremony today.

Also present were MPS Yang Dipertua, Suliman Abdul Rahman, Selayang Member of Parliament, William Leong and Rawang Assemblyman, Gan Pei Nei.

Teng said, the Smart Selangor Bus in MPS has recorded 1.3 million passengers where the first route recorded 1.2 million as of last August 31 and 43,698 passengers for the second route from last July 26 to August 31.

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“In total, for the whole of Selangor, the number of Smart Selangor Bus passengers from July 1, 2015 until August 31, 2017 is 10,734,359.

“It entails a cost of RM42.5 million, with RM33.5 million funded by the State Government while another RM9 million by the local authorities including MPS,” he said.

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Selangor free bus envied by citizens in other states

KAJANG 04 JANUARI 2016. Bas Smart Selangor yang dirasmikan oleh Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali di Kompleks Hentian Kajang. NSTP/ Muhd Asyraf Sawal

BY NORHAYATI UMOR

SHAH ALAM, SEP 7: The Inisiatif Peduli Rakyat (IPR) by the State Government not only has benefitted people in Selangor, in fact it has benefitted citizens of other states who live here.

For example, the Smart Selangor Bus services, which is the envy of residents in other states who have eventually compared the facility with what they are provided with in their states.

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A user, Giman Saliman described the service as largely beneficial to permanent residents as well as ‘visitors’ who are seeking for livelihood in the state.

“Selangor the best. Although I am not a Selangorian..thank god I can also enjoy the benefit like a citizen in someone else’s state..congratulations and you are the best, Selangor Government,” he wrote on his Facebook page.

Besides that, Fauzin Mustafa also expressed gratitude to the State Government and described the programme as helping her to save from her cost going to work.

“Alhamdulillah…thank you! Besides saving my cost, it also helps to reduce congestion to give way to those who drive themselves to work. Another term, InsyaAllah,” he said.

“Perak Minister, why don’t you do the same thing here…for peoples’ convenience,” wrote Hafiz Hussain.

Yazid Mohd Deni also proposed other states, particularly those which are ruled by Barisan Nasional to emulate Selangor Government on this initiative.

“It will be good for other federal states to emulate Selangor Government…professional governance,” he said.

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The Kota Anggerik Assemblyman, Dr Yaakob Sapari had earlier shared his experience riding the Smart Selangor bus to work on his facebook page.

His update attracted netizens’ attention and prompted them to share their views as reported above.

“Today I went to office taking the Smart Selangor bus. I found the bus to be punctual, clean and equipped with wifi.

“Many university students and schoolchildren are taking this free bus. Most economical. Parents don’t have to bear the cost of school buses or vans anymore,” he said.

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Strong finances & management integrity key to success

BY: LIZAWATI MADFA

KAJANG, AUG 5S: Selangor Government’s success in providing the free Bas Smart Selangor service is due to strong finances and management that is transparent.

Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the formula behind the programme’s success has not been emulated successfully by other states in Malaysia, nor at Federal level.

“There are services that give 50% discount provided by other governments, but that only lasts a month, but we provide free services indefinitely.

“There is also a state government that has tried to imitate us by preparing five buses but failed to maintain the service,” he said at the Bandar Putera Mahkota Community Hall Groundbreaking ceremony cum MPKj KJ02 and KJ03 Routes Launch recently.

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Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) and Klang Municipal Council (MPK) on July 1, 2015.

The free service was then extended to Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj), Ampang Jaya Muncipal Council (MPAJ), Sepang Municipal Council (MPSp), Selayang Municipal Council (MPS), Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MDKL), Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS), Sabak Bernam District Council (MDSB) and Kuala Selangor District Council (MDHS).

At the early stages, the service had 52 buses and 14 routes before expanding to 98 buses and 30 routes in August.

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On September 24, the 100th Bas Smart Selangor is expected to be launched, making the service the highest number of free buses prepared by any government in Malaysia.

The provision of the free Bas Smart Selangor service currently cost around RM32 million.

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MDKL: Over 20,000 commuters enjoying free bus service

BY: LIZAWATI MADFA

KUALA LANGAT, JAN 12: Over 20,000 commuters are benefitting from the Smart Selangor free bus services in Kuala Langat district since its launch in May 2016.

The Kuala Langat District Council (MDKL) Yang Dipertua Mohd Azhar Mohamed Ali said the number of commuters have increased to 24,782 since December 2016.

He said this increase is a positive sign, compared to 1,926 commuters when the service was first provided.

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“The most significant increase was during October to November, with an increase to 13,306 commuters.

“This encouraging response shows the trust and confidence that the public has in the quality of Smart Selangor Bus service,” he said.

Mohd Azhar said MDKL constantly monitors the service to ensure that it is in top condition to facilitate the public.

“Therefore, I urge the Kuala Langat community to continue to take advantage of the service provided.

“They will not only reduce traffic congestion but also save money,” he said.

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South Korea learns from Bas Smart Selangor

BY: NAZLI IBRAHIM

SHAH ALAM, AUG 1: The Smart Selangor Bus service is not only an eye-opener for other states but this free bus service for citizens has also caught the interest of other countries.

Investment, Small & Medium Industries, Trade and Transport Exco Dato’ Teng Chang Khim said this was evident when South Korea sent its delegation to observe the Bas Smart Selangor services.

“Korea has also sent their delegation to come and see for themselves the services provided by Bas Smart Selangor and this has also been discussed during our visit to Korea prior to this,” said Teng (DAP-Sungai Pinang).

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He was speaking during a question and answer session during the 2nd meeting for the 4th term of the 13th Selangor State Assembly on August 1.

The free bus service provided by the State Government has received encouraging response from the public due to its efficiency.

Besides being on-time, the service also caters to the disabled and provides free Wi-Fi.

Bas Smart Selangor has also gained the interest of other states, with some starting to launch similar programmes.