''Hey baby!'' - The Boston Globe

``HEY BABY!"

Ask a man about ``street harassment" and he might mention the homeless guy shaking a change cup near his workplace.

Ask a woman, and the response probably takes a different form, often with tales of men yelling remarks like those above, all reported on Boston streets. Or worse, you may hear stories of men who hiss, grunt, whistle, grope, and stalk.

''Hey baby!'' - The Boston Globe

This kind of incidence happens daily, especially at public transport facilities. If left unchecked it would spiraled into  a behavioral epidemic, which may then be taken by many as NORMAL. Transport professionals and decision makers must act now. Malaysians must recognize that this is happening in our society too.  

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Urban Safety and Crime Prevention

S. Akbar Zaidi Karachi, Pakistan wrote ...

The theme for this year's World Habitat Day, is Safer Cities, perhaps in acknowledgment of the growing concern about escalating urban violence, crime and insecurity amongst residents of cities around the globe. As a worldwide phenomenon, urban violence is believed to have grown by between three to five percent a year over the last twenty years, with certain cities showing significant variations at different times. According to Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlements 1996, 'violent crime has increased in most cities in recent years. Homicide, infanticide, assault, rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence now make up between 25 and 30 percent of urban crime in many countries'

Urban Safety and Crime Prevention

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WorldChanging: Award-Winning Solutions Journalism

This web page is a must for all transport professionals and students...





WorldChanging.com works from a simple premise: that the tools, models and ideas for building a better future lie all around us. That plenty of people are working on tools for change, but the fields in which they work remain unconnected. That the motive, means and opportunity for profound positive change are already present. That another world is not just possible, it's here. We only need to put the pieces together.

WorldChanging: Award-Winning Solutions Journalism

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Difficulty of disabled to parked

This is why we should never park our vehicles in the reserved for disabled parking

ISKANDAR DEVELOPMENT REGION, Southern Peninsular Malaysia

IDR aims to be a sustainable region of international standard. The
beacon of new growth, IDR will spur economic developments that actuate
Malaysia's global potential. Recognising the need for sustainable
development, social and environmental issues features heavily on its
agenda. IDR's commitment to these causes are evident in its
manifestation within the IDR Masterplan.






ISKANDAR DEVELOPMENT REGION, Southern Peninsular Malaysia

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East Coast Economic Region

Welcome to ECERThe East Coast Economic Region (ECER), covering the states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and the district of Mersing in Johor, is set to become Malaysia's latest and most exciting region offering diverse business opportunities to potential investors.Located strategically in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the ECER is well placed to become a major trade and industrial gateway, offering investors access to the vast, burgeoning markets of the Asia Pacific region and beyond, encompassing a vibrant market of about two billion people.

East Coast Economic Region

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NCER - About Us

The Northern Corridor Economic Region development programme is a Government initiative to accelerate economic growth and elevate income levels in the north of Peninsular Malaysia – encompassing the states of Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang and the north of Perak1. The NCER initiative will span from 2007 to the end of the 12th Malaysia Plan period, i.e. 2025.There are a number of objectives behind the NCER initiative. Firstly, the programme is part of the Government’s commitment to helping the Region maximise its economic potential and closing the development and income gap between the different regions in Malaysia. Secondly, the Malaysian economy aims to move towards higher value-add and knowledge-based economic activities to drive further increases in per capita income. The NCER has the potential to make Malaysia a regional leader in a number of these sub-sectors.

NCER - About Us

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Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 : Introduction

The preparation of the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 is undertaken in the conviction that most of the policies of the 1984 Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan (KLSP 1984) need to be revised due to unprecedented economic boom and rapid changes in the last 20 years. Some of the major developments that have taken place were not anticipated in the structure plan. Development such as the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang and the transfer of federal government administrative functions to Putrajaya are anticipated to stimulate and influence future changes and growth. With globalisation gathering pace, Kuala Lumpur will encounter more challenges within a new international development era. The nation’s capital should be made ready for a competitive international role in the world of the 21st Century. In the light of hanges in the last twenty years and anticipated changes in the near future for a holistic development and good governance, it is timely to prepare a new structure plan for Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2020 : Introduction

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Malaysia waiting for monsoon rains to see how a new combined road and flood relief tunnel performs

As well as acute flooding, Kuala Lumpur suffers from chronic traffic congestion. The government had been looking for a way to increase road capacity and was keen to reduce its outlay on what promised to be an expensive piece of new flood relief infrastructure. So it engaged in an optioneering exercise in which the construction industry was invited by the government to suggest how the flood relief tunnel should be designed and built.

Malaysia waiting for monsoon rains to see how a new combined road and flood relief tunnel performs

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New small jets

There are high demands now for small jet aircrafts in the civil aviation world market. Honda is gearing itself to enter this market place of the niche aerospace sector. It has a model of a small jet aircraft and a small gas turbine engine (2000+ lbs) it developed with General Electrics.

This is indeed a new development. Keep watching...






Others are fast catching. Some using the same engine/power plant

Walking, that's what we do!

Walking is one basic form of transportation that all of us do everyday. However over the years we rely too much on machines that we have ignored the important truth about walking. Perhaps the video above would remind us about walking.

Controlled Chaos: European Cities Do Away with Traffic Signs

I came across this article while browsing the internet. This new concept may be unthinkable in many countries. But EU is testing this concept in a controlled environment in 7 cities. I will be interesting to see the outcome. Perhaps traffic palnners in Kuala Lumpur may one day try out this idea...

European Cities Do Away with Traffic Signs

Controlled Chaos: European Cities Do Away with Traffic Signs - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News

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AVCEN Jetpod

AVCEN JetpodFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Jetpod is a design proposal for a very quiet aircraft that can take off and land in short distances (STOL), developed by Avcen Limited, a company formed in 1998 to promote development of the Jetpod. A number of applications have been proposed, including as a military transport, an executive transport, and as a short to medium-range air taxi.According to Avcen's publicity materials, the Jetpod's maximum speed is 550 km/h (350 mph, 300 knots). It would needs only 125 meters (135 yards) to take-off or land, allowing runways to be constructed close to the center of major cities, and would be sufficiently quiet to not be noticeable above city traffic. The trip from Heathrow Airport to central London would take about 4 minutes and cost about $100.

AVCEN Jetpod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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How a Road Gets Built Fact Sheet

The following outlines major elements of the road building process, some of which occur concurrently. All are reflected in Virginia's Six-Year Program, which is updated annually and includes projects in "development" or "construction." For the former, construction funding is currently unavailable. A project typically enters the "construction" phase when right-of-way acquisition begins and an advertised date has been set for work to begin, and when actual construction will begin within six years. Public comment is solicited and welcome at many points throughout the process.

How a Road Gets Built Fact Sheet

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UNDP in Malaysia : Sarawak Inland Waterway Transport (SIWT) System Study (Nov 2006 – June 2008)

MYFF strategic goal: Achieving the MDGs and reducing human povertyService line 1.4: Globalisation benefiting the poor this is a collaborative project between UNDP, the Economic Planning Unit (EPU), the Sarawak State’s Economic Planning Unit and the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB), the implementing partner in this project.The aim of this project is to prepare a Master Plan, for the development of the Inland Waterway Transport (IWT) System of Sarawak. The Master Plan will cover the period to 2020 and will also incorporate a 5 year Action Plan. The project will define the future role of the IWT System. The objective of the Master Plan is to provide a financially viable and environmentally sustainable programme of improvements that will be designed to achieve an efficient, cost effective, secure and safe IWT System for Sarawak.

UNDP in Malaysia : Sarawak Inland Waterway Transport (SIWT) System Study (Nov 2006 – June 2008)

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Bubbles and Beams

The video from You Tube shows the development concept of the Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). Like a taxi but using fixed railways. This technology will be an ideal solution for many urban areas. However the complexity and the cost to develop and install this system and infrastructure means that developing and under develop countries wont have this for a long time may be never at all. There are skeptics who thinks that this concept is just a PR exercise.

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CityMobil - Towards advanced road transport for the urban environment

This is one interesting project funded by the EU to utilized modern technology in resolving urban transport problems. Perhaps Kuala Lumpur transport planners should benchmark this project.

CityMobil - Towards advanced road transport for the urban environment

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KTMB Rail services

Rail services is one important mode of transport in Malaysia. KTMB is the main company operating the services.




The KTM Komuter is a fast and efficient public transport catering especially to commuters in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding suburban areas. It is a popular mode of transportation for commuters working in Kuala Lumpur, as they can travel to the city without the hassle of traffic congestion.

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad

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CILT Achiever of The year Award 2007

CILT Achiever of The Year 2007Port Klang, 5th November 2007 – Revolutionary achievements, outstanding performance and accelerated industry growth have cemented Tan Sri G. Gnanalingam as the leading and prominent Logistics personality in the country. Having grown Westports from strength to strength, he has now been bestowed with yet another prestigious accolade, the CILT Achiever Of The Year 2007 award.

:: Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd - Welcome To The Most Efficient e-Terminal ::

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Best Low-Cost Airline Asia title

Air Asia were the winners of the Best Low-Cost Airline Asia title, ahead of Tiger Airways and long-haul entrant, Oasis Hong Kong Airlines. Commenting on the winning title, Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia, said "It gives me great pride to receive this accolade. We are expanding our market, and to be known as one of the best in the Asian region is an astounding success story for a 5 year old company. Credit goes to all our staff. "

Jetstar Airways wins Best Low-Cost Airline Award for 2007

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