Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1688, Narai, Thai king (born 1629) passed away. In 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1994, Bartłomiej Kalinkowski, Polish footballer was born. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033
The much-delayed Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line is scheduled to open as early as 2033 after Hong Kong authorities revealed plans to require the MTR Corporation to build the project to boost connectivity for a tech hub. The Development Bureau said on Thursday that the project would be financed by allowing the rail giant to build and sell private flats near the new station. The original plan called for a combination of private and public homes. The station will now be located between...
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
60,000 dijangka guna LRT-Laluan Shah Alam esok
KLANG: Lebih 60,000 pengguna dijangka menggunakan perkhidmatan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) Laluan Shah Alam (LRT3) yang akan mula beroperasi esok dan dibuka secara percuma selama sebulan sehingga 31 Julai ini. Kemudahan itu boleh diakses melalui 20 stesen disepanjang 37.8 kilometer dari Johan Setia, Klang yang menghubungkan dengan Bandar Raya Shah Alam dan Bandar Utama, Petaling ... Read more The post 60,000 dijangka guna LRT-Laluan Shah Alam esok appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Malay Mail
· Jun 22, 2026
Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 — The long-awaited Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line linking Shah Alam and surrounding areas...
The Japan Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Despite the green light, challenges lie ahead for Japan’s maglev project
Central Japan Railway now expects the train line's opening to be in 2036, at the earliest, even if construction kicks off by the end of this year.
BERNAMA
· Jun 22, 2026
General : LRT3 Service To Begin On June 29 - Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) line connecting Shah Alam and its surrounding areas will begin operations next Monday, June 29.
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Related coverage for "Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033": Utusan Malaysia — 60,000 dijangka guna LRT-Laluan Shah Alam esok. Malay Mail — Finally open for business: Transport minister confirms LRT3 line starts June 29, PM to officiate launch on Sunday. The Japan Times — Despite the green light, challenges lie ahead for Japan’s maglev project . BERNAMA — General : LRT3 Service To Begin On June 29 - Loke