The future of mobility in Malaysia

More options: An upcoming Malaysian ECRL assistant train driver being put through the paces at the Liuzhou Railway Vocational Technical College in China. Malaysia’s rail and intercity travel system is becoming more connected. – File pic

FOR the longest time, owning a car felt like the obvious choice to get around. It gave people freedom, flexibility and a sense of predictability. And you roughly know what it would cost month to month.

These days, getting from point A to point B feels more time-consuming and less straightforward. Traffic has significantly worsened. Fuel prices are unpredictable. Subsidies aren’t as fixed as they once were and even routine things like servicing or replacing parts seem to cost more.