MRT Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Relation director, Datuk Najmuddin Abdullah is optimistic the MRT service for the SBK line could reduce the number of vehicles entering the city.

He estimated a drop of about 160,000 vehicles daily if 400,000 people were to use the MRT train service every day.

“One MRT train with four cars can carry 1,200 people comfortably. Imagine the space needed for 1,200 cars on the the road, that alone will create a traffic. But if these 1,200 users abandon their cars at home and take the train, imagine the space that can be emptied on the road and we can save a lot of the by product from that space saving,” he told Bernama.

He said since the first phase of the SBK line, covering 21 kilometres from Sungai Buloh to Semantan, came into operation in December last year, MRT recorded nearly two million people having used the service.

Najmuddin said MRT had even built a total of 14 multi-storey and open-air car parks with 8,000 bays at several stations along the 51km long SBK Line to encourage more people to take the train when commuting into the city.

In addition, he said, there would be a total of 300 feeder buses, each with a capacity of 62 passengers, to shutter people to the nearest station at a frequency of 10 minutes.

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia...ng-klang-valley

well, this is based on his theory...we shall to see it when come to practical

This post has been edited by highburybaby: Jul 13 2017, 10:49 AM

Based on MRT feeder bus route, it is pass by Mid Valley your work place, can park your at home d



This post has been edited by Palmwalker001: Jul 13 2017, 02:43 PM

Very good. Got stop at Sg Long Golf Club.

The the feeder bus stop in BMC seem too little.

Just wonder, can we use our existing Touch 'n Go or hv to buy new myrapid card for (i) MRT Feeder Bus, (ii) park and ride at Bkt Dukung, and (iii) MRT?

yes， you can use touch and Go... But you won't have discount for rapudkl though

but the discount only apply if you are using weekly and monthly ticket, right?

if go for cashless in daily basis, myrapid and tng should be the same?

the journey might take 30mins, plus the time to wait for the bus + the mrt ride time, could easily cost me 2 hours

Not sure how long it will take, anyway by taking MRT may save on motor vehicle running expenses (petrol, toll and parking)+ release from tension struck in the jam.
Since 1st month is free, no harm trying. After that up to individual to choose, more choice is better than no choice.

This post has been edited by Palmwalker001: Jul 14 2017, 12:22 PM

Anyone official announcement for 1st mth free?

I tHink yes. I will use my TNG too if take MRT

This post has been edited by highburybaby: Jul 14 2017, 12:42 PM

Thanks for the info.

Public to enjoy free rides on July 17 launch of MRT SBK Line Phase 2
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2017/06/...bk-line-phase-2

Read this article on PropSocial, quite relevant to those rent to students (UTAR especially), have you practice what suggested in the article?


Renting Out to Students: Yay or Nay?
https://www.propsocial.my/topic/1153/rentin...opsocial-editor

Owning a property near universities or colleges can either be a blessing or a curse. You either have a large pool of prospective tenants or a recipe for disaster. Why? Well, there’s no doubt that students are a great tenant option because there is a constant stream of them. However, they may also cause a lot more harm than good. If you’ve been thinking about making this investment - hold your horses! Here are some of the pros and cons that you should keep in mind when renting to students.



The Pros of Having Student Tenants:

1. Student renters are less picky

As long as you have decent beds, internet connection, a decent kitchen, a desk and chair for them to work their assignments on, that just about does it for them. Students spend most of their time on campus, so interior decoration is not as important. Basic necessities for them to use are good enough so you don’t have to provide much in terms of furniture.

If you are worried about losing any important things in your property, make sure to keep an inventory of all the things available in your home before the new tenants move in. Also, remember to warn them of bringing anything that may be prohibited to bring into your building or on property grounds.



2. Your property will be continuously occupied

Due to the steady stream of students, it can be guaranteed that your property is constantly occupied. Due the studying commitment, the chance of them renting your place for a longer period of time is very likely.

Apart from that, this will be a plus point if you’re a fussy landlord. You can easily pick and choose from a wide range of students and find the ideal tenants for your home. Side note: In order to win tenants, make sure to keep your rental at a reasonable price and take immediate action if there are any issues on your property. Maintaining a good relationship with tenants can help in the upkeep of your property.


3. Financially reliable
Most students are still financially dependent on their parents. They might also have loans, scholarships and other financial aids to support their university finances. So, paying rent may not pose a problem to them. Nevertheless, if you are worried about their financial capability, you can consider asking for a post-dated cheque in advance. Some parents may even pay you a whole college term worth of rent up front to make it easier for their kids!

To be on the safe side, make sure you are aware of the financial stance of your tenants. For a less risky option, you can rent on a room-by-room basis. which is better than paying for a whole property.



Cons:

1. Irresponsible student tenants

This may be the first time most students are staying by themselves with no parental guidance. So, do expect some kind of havoc. This may lead to some irresponsible acts that could harm property. Some students may jeopardize your property with reckless behaviour or illegal substances that will also ruin your credibility as the home owner. Make sure you know the type of students you are leasing to and take extra precautions before renting to them.

To avoid this issue, consider consulting your attorney and drafting up a lease specifically for student tenants and any risks they may impose.



2. Unpredictable number of tenants

Imagine this - 3 students are leasing your property and all a sudden you found out from your neighbour that there are 8 people living in your property. This unpredictable stream of students going in and out of your property may hurt you even more than them in the end.

So, the morale of the story is, make sure to be aware of how many students are staying in your property. The bigger your property, the stricter you have to be to your young tenants.

To be more cautious, state a clause of the maximum number of occupants allowed on your property to avoid any future issues. Do regular check-ups on your home if you are suspicious of any additional tenants.


3. Very little understanding of the nature of renting

It is safe to assume that most students are not aware of the nature of renting. They may end up trashing your property without realizing that they have done something wrong. Cleanliness may not be their priority and there may be other complications they don’t necessarily understand. So, when dealing with students, know that there is a learning curve for them to understand between the right and wrong of staying in a rented place.

In contrast to college dorms, renting off campus comes with its own bag of responsibilities. Students may not understand that as clearly as the usual tenants, but hey, they got to learn somewhere! This is something to take note of when renting to students.

Also keep in mind that a new batch of students means a whole new learning curve. If you have the patience to deal with that, you are in a good state of mind to be renting your property to students.



Conclusion

There you have it - The pros and cons of leasing your place to students. Similar to other tenants, students have their own behaviours that may not be your cup of tea. The rule of thumb when renting out is to make sure you know who you are renting to. Also, don’t forget to prepare a guideline in order for them to understand clearly what is okay and what is not. So make sure to take all the necessary precautions before putting your home up for rent.

first day only right?

1month 1 think

This is Malaysia tradition to give one month free trial be it highway or MRT, this tradition must be preserved and defended

For Sg Long and BMC folks that work in area cover by LRT Putra eg KLCC, Wangsa Maju, Kelana Jaya etc got to stop at MRT Muzium Negara and walk 0.24km (underground + elevated walkway) to KL Sentral

There aren’t any interchange to LRT for MRT’s Phase 1. However, commuters will be able to reach KL Sentral station from the Muzium Negara MRT station via a 240 metres linkway. The linkway will connect you to Menara CIMB, Quill Sentral, St. Regis Hotel and Residences, Hilton Hotel, Le Meridien Hotel, as well as Platinum Sentral.



This post has been edited by Palmwalker001: Jul 14 2017, 05:13 PM

Aeon cheras mahkota clear stock now...
People mountain people sea...

Guys, MRT phase 2 starting from 4pm on 17/7/2017, instead of early Monday morning, pls take note…

https://m.facebook.com/myrapid/photos/a.128...1338351/?type=3