Archive for the ‘Transport’ Category

Malaysia Car Rental Hire

Posted by pktan on Jan 7th, 2008
File Under: Car, Transport

Car Rental / Hire

In East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) and Langkawi I will always recommend renting a car, but in Kuala Lumpur, it is better and easier to utilize the efficient public transport.
Will you be able to drive in Malaysia? If you’re an experienced, confident driver who can drive on the left-hand side of [...]


Malaysia Express Bus

Posted by pktan on May 4th, 2007
File Under: Bus, Transport

Malaysia Express Bus
Malaysia has a very good express bus system. Express bus travel is the easiest, cheapest, most popular way to travel between states in Malaysia. The express buses are modern and comfortable, service is frequent, and fares are low to moderate. There are even express bus services between Malaysia and Singapore, and between Malaysia [...]


Malaysia Petrol Prices

Posted by pktan on Jun 4th, 2008
File Under: Featured, Transport

For those intending to rent a car in Malaysia, or driving a foreign car into Malaysia via Singapore or Thailand, do note that as of 5th June 2008, there will be a 41% increment in petrol prices by 78 sen and the price of diesel will be raised by 1.00 ringgit.


Malaysia Singapore Express Bus

Posted by pktan on May 22nd, 2007
File Under: Bus, Transport

Malaysia Singapore Express Bus
Each year, tens of thousand of travelers commute between Singapore and Malaysia destinations such as Kuala Lumpur (Genting Higlands), Penang, Maleka etc.Malaysia Singapore express bus service is popular with the people due to convenience and cost savings when compared to other alternatives such as KTM, air travel and driving.

With the current [...]


Melaka Express Bus

Posted by pktan on May 5th, 2008
File Under: Bus, Melaka

BUS SERVICES - SOUTH BOUND (FROM MELAKA)

Melaka - Johor Bahru - Singapore

Service Operator

Tel. / Fax No.

Rate (RM)

Travel Schedule

Malacca - Singapore Express

+606.282.4470
+62.293.5915

14.60 (Johor Bharu)
17.00 (Singapore)

9.00 am - 5.00 pm
[...]


NiCE Express Bus, Plusliner

Posted by pktan on May 22nd, 2007
File Under: Bus

NICE Plusliner Express Bus

Website: Offical NiCE Website | Plusliner Website
NiCE Malaysia Singapore Express Bus (Plusliner)
Telephone: +65 2565755(Singapore) | 03 22721586(KL) 04 2277370(Penang)
NiCE 1 - Price: SG$49: Fourteen daily departures
(first one at 7.30am, last one at 9.30pm)
NiCE 2 - SG$55: Five daily departures (8.00am, 9.30am, 3.00pm, 5.00pm, 6.30pm) and additional one at 1.00pm from Fridays to [...]


ODYSSEY Express Bus

Posted by pktan on Dec 10th, 2007
File Under: Bus, Transport

ODYSSEY Singapore Malaysia Express Bus
KUALA LUMPUR:

ODYSSEYDECK, Lot 1E, Shoplex at Mont Kiara,
Jalan Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpu
Telephone: 1300 888 121

SINGAPORE:

ODYSSEYLOUNGE, 214 Dunearn Road, #01-09,
Copthorne Orchid Hotel, Singapore 299526
Telephone: 1800 639 7739

Kuala Lumpur – Singapore ( Via 2nd Link )

Depart Point: Shoplex at Mont Kiara
Arrival Point: Copthorne Orchid Hotel
Adult One way RM 80 / Return RM 160
Peak [...]


Pekeliling Bus Station, Kuala Lumpur

Posted by pktan on May 1st, 2007
File Under: Bus, Kuala Lumpur

Buses to Jerantut (jumping off point for Taman Negara National Park) and Kuala Lipis (Kenong Rimba State Park) operate only from Pekeliling bus station in the north of Kuala Lumpur city, just off Jl Tun Razak (close to Tun Razak Star LRT Station). There’s a left luagge counter in the station (8:00-22:00 2RM/piece/day).
Transnasional Express [...]


Penang - Bangkok KTM Train Route

Posted by pktan on Dec 18th, 2007
File Under: Train

It’s easy, safe, and comfortable to travel between Penang and Bangkok by train - the Ekspres Antarabangsa (International Express) operates daily between Butterworth and Bangkok.
At the border of Padang Besar you have to leave the train with your baggage. After the checkpoint you will travel further to Hat Yai with the same train, [...]


Puduraya Bus Station, Kuala Lumpur

Posted by pktan on May 1st, 2007
File Under: Bus, Kuala Lumpur, Taxi

This hot, confusing, clamorous express bus-and-taxi station is centrally located on Jl Pudu. You can get to Puduraya bus station by taking the Star LRT to Plaza Rakyat station.
It is also within walking distance from KL Chinatown (100 meters). You can’t miss it - if you do, the touts will surely find you anyway.
There are [...]


Singapore - Kuala Lumpur KTM Train Route

Posted by pktan on Dec 17th, 2007
File Under: Kuala Lumpur, Train

KTM Singapore - Kuala Lumpur

SINGAPORE - KUALA LUMPUR KTM TRAIN
3 Trains service the Kuala Lumpur - Singapore - Kuala Lumpur route each day. There’s a choice of 2 modern air-conditioned daytime trains or an overnight sleeper. KTM Singapore Station is in Keppel Road in East Singapore, nearest MRT station is Tanjong Pagar. The Kuala Lumpur [...]


Sri Maju Express Bus

Posted by pktan on May 22nd, 2007
File Under: Bus, Transport

Sri Maju Malaysia Singapore Express Bus
Official Sri Maju Express Bus Website
Telephone: +65 6294-8228 (Singapore) | +605 2535367 (Malaysia)
Price: RM 65.10.
Super VIP Coach: Six daily departures (first one at 8am, last one at 10pm)
Sri Maju Express operates from Puduraya Bus Terminal and 5001 Beach Road, #01-17, Golden Mile Complex. You may purchase the ticekt at the [...]


Tips on driving a car in Malaysia

Posted by pktan on May 3rd, 2007
File Under: Car, Transport

It doesn’t take long to learn that there are a lot of motorcycles on the roads of Malaysia and while this is not uncommon in Asia it’s much more unusual in western countries so it’s worth learning a few things about them. My first four tips concern getting used to some practices of motorcyclists.
1. The [...]


Train Travel in Malaysia

Posted by pktan on May 4th, 2007
File Under: Train, Transport

Travelling by train is an excellent way to see the Malaysia countryside and many towns in West Malaysia. However if you are pressed for time, you may find the journey by rail from town to town rather slow. There are few services per day for inter city travel.
Trains from Kuala Lumpur International Airport
From [...]


Transnasional Express Bus

Posted by pktan on May 22nd, 2007
File Under: Bus, Transport

Transnasional Express Bus
The biggest and most reliable bus company by far is the Government’s Transnasional Express with offices all over Malaysia. Transnational Express buses are often slower than private companies’, but that’s because they’re safer and more reliable.
Transnasional Malaysia Singapore Express Bus
Official Transnasional Express Bus Website
Telephone: +65 62947034
Executive Class: Three daily departures (9am, 5.30pm, 6pm) [...]