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Malaysia’s transport sector represents a critical enabler for its socioeconomic development. The efficiency of a nation’s transportation system directly correlates to trade and economic growth. In 2017, the transportation and storage subsector contributed 3.6% to GDP with a value of RM48.8 billion, and 6.6% to the services sector value-added. This subsector grew at an average rate of 5.6% per annum between 2005-2017 and is projected to grow at 8.9% or more going forward.
3.9x increased in road network, where 8.3% of total road network is federal road
2.8x increased in rail network of which 39% is double tracked
An increase in the number of state ports to 10 from 5
An increase in the number of international airports by 6 from 5
In Kuala Lumpur, 10% of household income is used for transport compared to 4% in Tokyo and Hong Kong
The carbon emission in the transport sector is largely from land transport, constituting 90% (48,200 ktonne) & 67% is from cars
Fatality rate for every 100,000 population compared to: 10.7 in Korea 33.5 in Thailand 19.7 in Indonesia
The National Transport Policy 2019-2030 was formulated with a vision to develop a sustainable transport sector that drives economic growth and supports the well-being of the people in line with the status of a developed country. You are invited to submit suggestions and feedback on the National Transport Policy 2019-2030.
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