Pudu Sentral
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The Pudu Sentral is the main bus station
terminus in Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia. It was opened in 1976 by the late former Prime Minister
Tun Hussein Onn
. Long-distance buses arrive and leave from Pudu Sentral. Pudu Sentral is especially busy during public holiday and festive periods.
As of 2006, Pudu Sentral had undergone a renovation costing about RM
3 million (approx. US$ 817,000). Facilities such as a hotel, bank, and food stalls are located in the Pudu Sentral building.
On 27 August 2011, the Puduraya bus terminal was renamed as Pudu Sentral in keeping with its modern and new look on par with an airport.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the new name was a suggestion from a follower on his Twitter account.
The current operator of this bus terminal is UDA Holdings.
Note:
) at the Platform 7 entrance of the Puduraya bus station concourse, wounding an 11-year-old girl. The police, who vowed to investigate the motive of the blast and find the culprits of the bombing, ruled out the possibility that the bombing was masterminded and executed by militants, as certain quarters had claimed. No news pertaining the bombings were available thereafter.
These touts who sell fake tickets conveniently begin their dirty work after most of the ticket counters on the first floor of the bus terminal are closed.
Hundreds of people have probably fallen prey to these cheats but only a handful have attempted to make a police report at the terminal's police beat base – which is, amazingly, located just across the ticket counters. This incident is worsened when festive seasons are around the corner.
(ITT BTS) is opened. The new terminal would cater for buses to Southern Region destinations, taking over from crowded Puduraya.
The BTS integrated terminal would be an expanded version of the RM 570 mil Bandar Tasik Selatan terminal originally built for south bound express buses. Minister in Prime Minister department Nazri Aziz said with the opening of BTS terminal, Puduraya would only cater to city buses and taxis. BTS terminal will be accessible via the Middle Ring Road 2
(MRR2) and Besraya highways supported by the RapidKL (Seri Petaling line), Komuter and Express Rail Link
.
Meanwhile, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah
said Puduraya would undergo a facelift to upgrade services as it prepares to become a city terminal. They include a new coat of paint, upgrading pedestrian walks from Plaza Rakyat LRT station
to Puduraya, upgrading lifts and toilets and installing new fire prevention equipment.
Bus station
A bus station is a structure where city or intercity buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers. It is larger than a bus stop, which is usually simply a place on the roadside, where buses can stop...
terminus in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia. It was opened in 1976 by the late former Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Malaysia
The Prime Minister of Malaysia is the indirectly elected head of government of Malaysia. He is officially appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the head of state, who in HM's judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House of Representatives , the...
Tun Hussein Onn
Hussein Onn
Tun Hussein bin Dato' Onn who is of 3/4 Malay and 1/4 Circassian ancestry was the third Prime Minister of Malaysia, ruling from 1976 to 1981. He was granted the soubriquet Bapa Perpaduan...
. Long-distance buses arrive and leave from Pudu Sentral. Pudu Sentral is especially busy during public holiday and festive periods.
As of 2006, Pudu Sentral had undergone a renovation costing about RM
Malaysian ringgit
The Malaysian ringgit is the currency of Malaysia. It is divided into 100 sen...
3 million (approx. US$ 817,000). Facilities such as a hotel, bank, and food stalls are located in the Pudu Sentral building.
Renamed
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the new name was a suggestion from a follower on his Twitter account.
The current operator of this bus terminal is UDA Holdings.
Destinations
| Company | Destinations | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Causeway Link Causeway Link Causeway Link is a popular public bus service in Johor Bahru city, Johor, Malaysia.-Local - Bandaraya City:-Local - Larkin Bus Terminal:-Local - Shopping Service:-Singapore:... |
Johor Bahru, Singapore | |
| Durian Burung Express | Penang, Sungai Petani, Alor Setar, North | |
| Edaran Express | Kampar, Tapah, Bidor | 7 |
| Executive Coach | Johor Bahru | |
| Express Maharani | ||
| Express Satria | Kluang | |
| Jelita Express | North, South | |
| Johora | South | |
| Hasry Express | Muar-Batu Pahat | |
| Hosni Express | ||
| Maju | Tanjong Malim, Lumut, Ipoh | |
| Maju Insaf / Mayang Sari | North | |
| Mara Liner | North, South, Kuantan, Bandar Penawar | |
| Nice Express | Johor Bahru-Singapore | |
| Plusliner | Lumut, Ipoh, Penang, Butterworth, Kulim, Johor Bahru, Kuantan | |
| Star Shuttle Star Shuttle Utamagas Sdn Bhd was incorporated on June 30, 2004. Star Shuttle came into operation in January 2007, a public transport company that provides a direct, non-stop shuttle from Klang Valley to LCCT and with quality service, affordable, comfortable ride and reasonable price to the passengers.Star... |
Kuala Lumpur International Airport | |
| Transnasional | Ipoh, Tanjong Malim, Sungai Petani, Alor Setar, Kangar, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Bahru | |
| Utama Ekspres | Kuantan, Pekan, Kemaman, Dungun | 6 |
Note:
- ¹ Pudu Sentral only caters for buses going North and Seremban.
Explosion
On June 15, 2007, a small homemade explosive, concealed in a snack wrapper and left on a concrete bench, was detonated at 9.10 pm (MSTMalaysian Standard Time
Malaysia Standard Time or Waktu Piawai Malaysia or Malaysia Time is a standard time used in Malaysia. It is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and Coordinated Universal Time. The local mean time in Kuala Lumpur was originally GMT+06:46:48...
) at the Platform 7 entrance of the Puduraya bus station concourse, wounding an 11-year-old girl. The police, who vowed to investigate the motive of the blast and find the culprits of the bombing, ruled out the possibility that the bombing was masterminded and executed by militants, as certain quarters had claimed. No news pertaining the bombings were available thereafter.
Ticket touts
Ticket touts at the Puduraya bus terminal are fleecing unsuspecting travellers especially those who turn up at night after the counters are closed and are desperate to travel the next day.These touts who sell fake tickets conveniently begin their dirty work after most of the ticket counters on the first floor of the bus terminal are closed.
Hundreds of people have probably fallen prey to these cheats but only a handful have attempted to make a police report at the terminal's police beat base – which is, amazingly, located just across the ticket counters. This incident is worsened when festive seasons are around the corner.
Relocation to ITT
Traffic congestion near Puduraya bus terminal will be reduced once the Bandar Tasik Selatan Integrated Transport TerminalBandar Tasik Selatan Integrated Transport Terminal
The Terminal Bersepadu Selatan ' is the main transportation terminal in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This transportation terminal is located at Bandar Tasik Selatan. It was opened on 1 January 2011...
(ITT BTS) is opened. The new terminal would cater for buses to Southern Region destinations, taking over from crowded Puduraya.
The BTS integrated terminal would be an expanded version of the RM 570 mil Bandar Tasik Selatan terminal originally built for south bound express buses. Minister in Prime Minister department Nazri Aziz said with the opening of BTS terminal, Puduraya would only cater to city buses and taxis. BTS terminal will be accessible via the Middle Ring Road 2
Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2
Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 or MRR2 , Federal Route is a ring road build by the Malaysian Public Works Department to connect neighborhoods near the boundary of Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor...
(MRR2) and Besraya highways supported by the RapidKL (Seri Petaling line), Komuter and Express Rail Link
Express Rail Link
The Express Rail Link is a standard gauge and electrified airport rail link in Malaysia that connects the Kuala Lumpur International Airport with the Kuala Lumpur Sentral transportation hub, 57 kilometres apart...
.
Meanwhile, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah
Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah
Dato' Seri Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah is the current Second Minister of Finance of Malaysia. He was appointed on 10 April 2009 when Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak became Prime Minister. He is also the Member of Parliament for Tambun....
said Puduraya would undergo a facelift to upgrade services as it prepares to become a city terminal. They include a new coat of paint, upgrading pedestrian walks from Plaza Rakyat LRT station
Plaza Rakyat LRT station
Plaza Rakyat LRT station is an elevated rapid transit station situated in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The station serves a single line that forms part of a common Ampang Line route shared by both the Ampang-Sentul Timur line and Sri Petaling-Sentul Timur line.The station was opened on December...
to Puduraya, upgrading lifts and toilets and installing new fire prevention equipment.