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Articles by Rosli Khan
Time for the old guard to let go
08-Nov-2026, 08:00 An extract from Plato’s “Republic” reads: “Said the old Cephalus to the younger Socrates, ‘Older men of my age flock together and in our meeting my common tale is – I cannot eat, I cannot drink, the pleasure of youth and love have fled away, there was a good time once, but now gone, and life is no longer ours.'” Such is the reality of ageing, and perhaps there is a lesson here for politicians who have overstayed their welcome in the political arena.
Why should bus terminal operators control ticket sales?
25-Oct-2026, 07:00 Malaysia’s express bus industry is facing a new regulatory burden that raises serious questions about competition, commercial freedom and the government’s understanding of public transport. On Oct 16, the transport minister approved a policy requiring all express bus tickets to be sold exclusively through licensed bus terminals.
Rangkaian rel Johor Bahru perlu ikut permintaan, bukan politik
17-Oct-2026, 08:00 Pengumuman baru-baru ini bahawa Belanjawan 2027 akan menyediakan peruntukan untuk pengangkutan awam adalah satu langkah yang baik. Diharapkan lebih banyak peruntukan akan disalurkan ke luar Lembah Klang, termasuk kepada Johor Bahru dan ibu negeri lain menjelang Jun tahun depan. Antara sekarang hingga Jun, masih ada masa untuk menjalankan penilaian menyeluruh terhadap permintaan pengguna, yang merupakan asas penting dalam perancangan pengangkutan.
Bintulu and Kemaman: a tale of two ports
30-Sep-2026, 08:00 The return of Bintulu Port to Sarawak after years of negotiations is more than a change in ownership. It raises a much bigger question about how Malaysia plans, funds and develops its strategic ports—and whether the same principles are being applied fairly across the country. From Sept 1, Bintulu Port is officially under the ownership and management of the Sarawak government, following a negotiated agreement with Putrajaya.
Bolehkah PAS majukan Malaysia?
06-Sep-2026, 09:30 Saya mengikuti muktamar PAS yang sedang berlangsung di Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan dari jauh. Ramai yang hadir dan ramai juga wakil yang berpidato dan dari situ, banyak persoalan yang timbul di benak saya. Saya tidak banyak mendengar ucapan khusus tentang masalah negeri atau negara, apalagi tentang hal-hal yang berkait dengan ekonomi rakyat atau ekonomi negara.
Elite highway nightmare shows need for forward planning
01-Sep-2026, 08:00 To say that the Elite Highway is congested is an understatement. Bursting at the seams is more like it. Anyone who regularly travels to KLIA Terminal 1 or 2 from Damansara, Elmina, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and surrounding areas knows the frustration. A journey that should take a reasonable amount of time can now easily stretch towards two hours, particularly during peak periods, weekends and festive seasons. And it is not just traffic heading to KLIA.
North-South Expressway needs a revamp
17-Aug-2026, 09:00 I recently travelled to Ipoh using the North-South Expressway (NSE) and had the opportunity to observe firsthand the traffic conditions and how well the highway is serving our needs. These are my actual observations, which the works ministry may want to take note of and act upon. My conclusion: the NSE is no longer keeping pace with the traffic it is expected to carry.
The bridge Marang never asked for
07-Aug-2026, 08:30 Marang is the parliamentary constituency of PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. It is also the one district that should showcase the party’s promise of clean, efficient and people-centred governance, after nearly 10 years of PAS rule in Terengganu under Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar. Instead, visitors arriving in Marang are greeted by years of construction, traffic congestion, dusty roads and frustrated local residents asking a simple question: was all this really necessary?
Jambatan baharu Marang yang tak pernah diminta
07-Aug-2026, 07:00 “Kalau memang mahu bina jambatan baharu, kenapa tidak bina lebih ke hulu sungai, di kawasan yang masih ramai penduduk kampung menghadapi masalah untuk menyeberang? Itu lebih membantu ramai orang daripada menggantikan jambatan lama yang masih elok dan berfungsi,” keluhan Penduduk Marang, Terengganu. Marang ialah kawasan Parlimen Presiden PAS Hadi Awang.
Midport signals a shift in Malaysia's logistics landscape
The groundbreaking of the Midport Smart AI Container Port in Port Dickson by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, on July 14, is more than another infrastructure launch. It may well signal the beginning of a shift in Malaysia's port policy, logistics geography and the way major transport infrastructure is financed. For decades, Malaysia's economic and logistics activities have been concentrated around the Klang Valley and, to a lesser extent, Penang.
LRT3 is ready, but MBSA is not
08-Jul-2026, 07:00 The opening of LRT3 on June 29 should have been a proud moment for Shah Alam. After all, the brand-new public transit system was officiated by none other than the prime minister himself. For the first time, the Selangor state capital is directly connected to the Klang Valley’s expanding rail network through five stations within the jurisdiction of the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA): Kerjaya, Stadium Shah Alam, Dato’ Menteri, UiTM Shah Alam and Seksyen 7.
Pengangkutan awam JB mesti utamakan rakyat, bukan keuntungan
30-May-2026, 07:00 Ironi terbesar krisis pengangkutan awam di Johor Bahru ialah bandar ini terletak bersebelahan dengan antara sistem pengangkutan awam terbaik di dunia, namun bandaraya itu sendiri masih terperangkap sebagai salah satu kawasan bandar paling bergantung kepada kereta di Malaysia. Rakyat Johor bukan sekadar sekali-sekala melihat sistem itu.
JB’s public transport system should not be a business deal
30-May-2026, 07:00 The greatest irony of Johor Bahru’s public transport crisis is this: the city sits beside one of the world’s best public transport systems, yet remains trapped in one of Malaysia’s most car-dependent urban regions. Johoreans experience, not just occasionally but daily, what a world-class system of integrated transport and demand management looks like, right across the Causeway. About 350,000 Johoreans cross into Singapore every day.
Why Rafizi and Nik Nazmi's resignation as MPs matters
Rosli Khan Monday was a historic day for me. I witnessed the announcement made by former ministers Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, resigning from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and simultaneously vacating their parliamentary seats of Pandan and Setiawangsa, respectively. I consider it historic because I recognise the event as one of the rare, genuinely principled acts in modern Malaysian politics. Whether one agrees with them politically is secondary.
Malaysia needs a public transport reset
Rosli Khan Malaysia's public transport is often framed as a story of steady progress—new rail lines, expanding networks, and ambitious transit-oriented development. Yet this narrative is, at best, incomplete, and, at worst, politically convenient. It captures the Klang Valley, and perhaps soon Penang, but it fails to reflect the everyday reality faced by most Malaysians. Beyond these two regions, public transport is not merely underdeveloped, it is structurally neglected.
Inequality in Malaysia rooted in failure of education policy
Rosli Khan If, as I wrote previously, income and housing reflect inequality in the country today, then education has helped to reproduce it — again and again. Access to education in Malaysia is not the problem — we can have our children begin schooling as early as six, or even younger. The real challenges lie in the quality of teaching, the relevance of the curriculum, and the choice of medium of instruction.
Dasar pendidikan punca ketidaksamaan di Malaysia
12-Apr-2026, 09:00 Jika seperti yang saya tulis sebelum ini, pendapatan dan perumahan mencerminkan ketidaksamaan di negara ini, maka pendidikan pula sebenarnya telah mengulang serta memperkukuhkan ketidaksamaan tersebut—berkali-kali. Akses kepada pendidikan di Malaysia bukan masalah utama, kanak-kanak boleh mula bersekolah seawal usia enam tahun, malah lebih awal. Cabaran sebenar terletak pada kualiti pengajaran, kesesuaian kurikulum dan pilihan bahasa pengantar.
The NEP’s legacy: a visible elite, persistent inequality
11-Apr-2026, 07:00 “Inequality is not just a result of market forces; it is shaped by political forces.” (Joseph Stiglitz) Over the recent Hari Raya holidays, I read my son’s A-levels geography project on the subject of inequality. Although he currently studies in the UK, his sampling was done here in Malaysia. I found it interesting although admittedly challenging for a 17‑year‑old.
More ports, but where are the rail lines?
Rosli Khan There has been increasing discussion about new port developments across Malaysia. Selangor is planning a major port at Carey Island. Elsewhere, proposals include a sizeable container port in Port Dickson, a cruise terminal in Melaka, a multi-purpose port in Lumut, and even talk of another port in Perlis. The rationale is straightforward: the Melaka Strait is among the busiest shipping routes in the world, with more than 60,000 vessels passing through annually.
Letter from Larut: The ground that holds Hamzah's political strength
Rosli Khan On my way to Padang Besar, Perlis, last week, I made a detour into Larut. What began as a brief stop soon turned into a slow drive through parts of the constituency — first Batu Kurau, then Kubu Gajah, before ending the day breaking fast in Selama. Larut (P56), a parliamentary constituency in Perak, is represented by Hamzah Zainudin, formerly the deputy president of Bersatu and currently the opposition leader in the Dewan Rakyat.
A review of the revised Penang LRT plan
10-Mar-2026, 09:00 FMT’s recent report on the revised Penang LRT plan was a follow-up to an earlier announcement by Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp), which invited public feedback from Feb 14 to May 13, 2026. The most notable revision is the extension of the cross-channel alignment from Komtar station to Penang Sentral in Butterworth — a stretch of approximately 6km across the Penang Channel, once operated by the iconic Penang ferries.
Letter from Dubai: The Muslim emirate Malaysia should emulate
Dubai never ceases to impress. Having lived here between 2005 and 2012, the city has captivated me for decades. On revisiting it recently and delving once more into its historical records, I was reminded of its remarkable journey. What was once a vast expanse of sand dunes, home to a modest fishing port and pearl-diving community, Dubai began its transformation in the early 1960s, the discovery of small oil reserves laying the foundations for its rapid growth.
Letter from London: Why KL deserves an elected mayor
Rosli Khan I was struck by Gopeng MP Tan Kar Hing's recent criticism of the contradictions emerging in Malaysia following federal territories minister Hannah Yeoh's announcement on Feb 1, 2026 of a study conducted into the possibility of electing a mayor for Kuala Lumpur. Tan lamented that some opponents of the proposal have, in typical local political fashion, resorted to racial and religious arguments.
JPJ crackdown shifting heavy cargo from road to rail
Rosli Khan For decades, the practice was tolerated — often due to commercial pressure, limited enforcement reach, and a lack of viable alternatives for bulk cargo movement. However, recent continuous and highly visible enforcement actions by the transport ministry and the road transport department (JPJ) are producing tangible results on the ground — fundamentally reshaping operator behaviour, driver decision-making, and the economics of road freight.
Reimagining KL's urban future on FT Day
Rosli Khan Hannah Yeoh, the current federal territories minister, once stood firmly on the side of the marginalised. As Segambut MP since 2018, she has been a vocal opponent of Bukit Kiara's redevelopment and a key figure in the campaign to protect the longhouse residents and the adjacent Taman Rimba Kiara from high-density development. At the time, her stance was widely seen as principled and courageous.
AirBorneo must bridge Malaysia's aviation divide
Rosli Khan The launch of AirBorneo on Jan 2, 2026, following its operational takeover of the rural air services in Sabah and Sarawak a day earlier, represents far more than a corporate handover from MASwings. It is a litmus test of whether Malaysia is finally ready to confront a longstanding structural imbalance in its aviation system — one that has consistently disadvantaged Sarawak and Sabah in terms of capacity, pricing, connectivity and mobility.
Banjir di Kelantan: Kegagalan teknikal, bukan bencana alam
26-Nov-2025, 08:00 Setiap kali musim tengkujuh, Kelantan mengulangi skrip sama. Bandar seperti Tumpat, Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas dan Pasir Puteh kembali ditenggelami air. Skrip ini tidak berubah sejak beberapa dekad. Yang sepatutnya merisaukan kita bukanlah hujan, yang boleh diramal tetapi ketiadaan sistem perparitan bandar dan pengurusan banjir yang sepatutnya melindungi kawasan ini.
Poor communication on new parking policy
13-Nov-2025, 08:00 Local authorities are very strange government organisations. They are supposed to be customer friendly, helpful and responsive. Instead, they appear arrogant, aloof and insensitive. Is this really how a government should communicate major policy changes that affect the daily lives of thousands?
Apad dan DBKL melemahkan usaha MoT?
07-Nov-2025, 09:30 Tindakan Apad terhadap syarikat bas antara bandar, Aeroline, membuka pekung yang lama terpendam. Bermula Jun 2010, Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD) dibentuk bagi menggantikan Lembaga Pelesenan Kenderaan Perdagangan (LPKP) dan Jabatan Keretapi. SPAD bermula dengan cubaan membentuk asas pengangkutan awam di Kuala Lumpur yang kini menjadi cerminan kepada cita-cita yang tersasar dan kegagalan perancangan pengangkutan bandar yang berulang.
KLIA's fatal flaw: an international hub without transfers By Rosli Khan
As a regular user of KLIA, both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, I have observed with concern how Malaysia’s main international gateway has been slipping in service quality. Once a source of national pride, KLIA is now showing cracks in planning, maintenance and passenger management. Capacity upgrades Both terminals are increasingly overcrowded. While strong passenger traffic reflects healthy demand, growth without matching upgrades only magnifies weaknesses.
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80th Anniversary Of George Orwell S Animal Farm By Rosli Khan
80th Anniversary of George Orwell’s Animal Farm “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” By Rosli Khan It’s rare these days to find schools that still teach English literature. When my teenage daughter recently brought home George Orwell’s Animal Farm, it reminded me why this slim novel remains one of the most devastating critiques of politics ever written - and why it still matters for Malaysia today. I first read the book in the late 1970s.
80th Anniversary of George Orwell’s Animal Farm By Rosli Khan
80th Anniversary of George Orwell’s Animal Farm “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” By Rosli Khan It’s rare these days to find schools that still teach English literature. When my teenage daughter recently brought home George Orwell’s Animal Farm, it reminded me why this slim novel remains one of the most devastating critiques of politics ever written - and why it still matters for Malaysia today. I first read the book in the late 1970s.
British Rail: a privatisation model Malaysia should never have copied
In the early 1990s, Britain launched a bold privatisation experiment. It broke up its national rail operator, British Rail, and handed over rail services to private sector operators, with infrastructure ownership vested in a separate entity. This was touted as a path to greater efficiency, service quality and investment; but rested on the fallacy that commercial enterprises tend to perform better. It failed spectacularly.
Mengurangkan kenderaan persendirian tak perlu tunggu sehingga 2040
02-Jul-2025, 07:30 Kuala Lumpur kini berdepan dengan krisis kesesakan lalu lintas yang semakin meruncing meskipun pelbagai rancangan jangka panjang diumumkan seperti Pelan Tempatan 2040. Hakikat di lapangan menunjukkan peningkatan ketara penggunaan kenderaan persendirian, yang terus bertambah di jalan raya dan memenuhi hampir setiap ruang tanah lapang di ibu kota yang begitu aktif ditukar menjadi kawasan parkir berbayar.
Time to jettison privatised vehicle inspections
Follow us on our Malay and English WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube channels. By Rosli Khan The government has ample justification for its decision to terminate Puspakom’s long-standing monopoly over the vehicle inspection process. Put in place in the mid-1990s when Dr Mahathir Mohamad was Prime Minister, the privatisation deal has largely failed to achieve its intended objectives, bringing minimal benefits to road users.
Proposed sale unmasks flaws in highway concessions
Follow us on our Malay and English WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube channels. By Rosli Khan It is perplexing that toll highways, initially constructed to alleviate congestion, are sold based on projections of greater congestion in the future. A recent report that a toll highway concession holder is exploring the sale of its asset, valued at several billion ringgit, has reignited debate over the privatisation of Malaysia’s highways.
Malaysia needs more than just electric vehicles
Follow us on our Malay and English WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube channels. By Rosli Khan Replacing petrol-powered cars with electric ones does not alleviate congestion without efforts to reduce the number of vehicles on the road. Budget 2024 placed significant emphasis on promoting electric vehicles through policies led by the investment, trade and industry ministry and the finance ministry.
Will KL ever pedestrianise its city centre streets?
Follow us on our Malay and English WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube channels. By Rosli Khan In many cities around the world, pedestrianised streets or pedestrian-friendly zones stand out as a hallmark of urban planning – providing safe, accessible areas for people to walk freely, unimpeded by vehicles. Many global city centres have embraced this concept, combining pedestrian zones with alternative forms of transport, such as bicycles and micromobility devices like scooters.
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