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Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
No criminal elements found in Taiwanese man's death at LRT station
The Taiwanese man was run over by a train after he fell onto the tracks at the Pusat Bandar Puchong LRT station on Tuesday. (Wikipedia pic) PETALING JAYA : Police have found no criminal elements in the death of a Taiwanese man who was run over by a train after falling onto the tracks at the Pusat Bandar Puchong LRT station on Tuesday. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said the case remains classified as sudden death, Harian Metro reported. 'There is no indication of any criminal activity. From the start, it has been treated as a sudden death case. 'We have the evidence showing that he fell,' Hussein told a press conference at the Selangor police headquarters today. The body of the man, in his 60s, was sent to the forensic department of Sultan Idris Shah Hospital for a post-mortem. In February, a blind elderly man died when he was struck by a train after losing his balance and falling onto the tracks at the Titiwangsa LRT station. Prasarana Malaysia Bhd later said it planned to install platform sensors at LRT stations to enhance passenger safety, particularly for people with disabilities. The company also said it would begin installing platform screen doors at LRT stations, similar to those used in MRT stations.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Housing on LRT stations? Anwar says law tweaks in works to link homes directly with public transport, cut private car reliance
PETALING JAYA, June 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has proposed that new people's housing projects be developed on or near public transport stations, as a move to encourage more comprehensive use of the public transport system. Anwar said that such a housing development concept would not only provide more strategic residences for low-income groups but also pave the way for a more sustainable and organised urban lifestyle. 'There are proposals to develop housing directly on top of public transport stations, but this requires certain amendments (to laws) and is currently being worked on. 'An example is the Kota MADANI project, where I emphasised comprehensive and centralised basic amenities for the welfare of the people, including vertical development,' he said. The Prime Minister was speaking at the Malaysia MADANI Scholars' Forum (FIM) Series 6 at Menara Prasarana here, last night. The forum, organised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), discussed the topic 'Transport for the People: Balancing Affordability, Quality, and Sustainability of Public Transport'. Also participating as panellists were Transport Minister Anthony Loke; Prasarana Malaysia Berhad President and Group Chief Executive Officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah; and Universiti Putra Malaysia Vice-Chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah. Meanwhile, Anwar said that open discourse platforms like the forum were crucial to ensure government policies were formulated by considering the voices of various parties, including academicians, industry experts, government supporters, and even the opposition. Anwar said the organisation of such forums proved that the government did not shut down criticism, but instead encouraged differing views, provided they were delivered professionally and constructively. 'I appreciate the openness of the panellists who made subtle suggestions and proposals. I don't consider this negative criticism. I take note of the matters (suggestions), I will write them down, and I will bring these issues to the Cabinet meeting tomorrow,' he said. Meanwhile, Loke, commenting on Anwar's call for new developments near public transport facilities, said the new measure being discussed by the government would involve conceptual changes in urban development and planning. He said housing development with access to public transport facilities required significant changes in terms of policy and paradigm, with the objective of encouraging mobility and strategic home ownership for the people. According to Loke, if housing can be developed near public transport stations, reliance on private vehicles can be reduced. 'One of the matters we are discussing with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) is the provision of guidelines for housing projects, such as apartments located near public transport stations. 'This includes the reduction of parking requirements due to having access to public transport,' he said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Malaysia's public transport usage only at 20pc, says transport minister as he pushes ‘Road to Rail' initiative
PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The percentage of public transport usage in Malaysia has only reached 20 per cent to date, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the figure remains below the 40 per cent target outlined in the National Transport Policy 2019-2030. 'The national transport policy from 2019 to 2030 is already in place. So, our challenge is how to ensure that this policy is realised according to its intended goals,' he said when met after the Ilmuwan Malaysia Madani Siri 6 forum at Menara Prasarana yesterday. The forum discussed the topic 'Transportation for the People: Balancing Affordability, Quality and Sustainability of Public Transport', chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. In addition to Loke, other panel members were President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah, and Universiti Putra Malaysia Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah. Commenting further, Loke said the implementation of the 'Road to Rail' initiative is currently being carried out in phases and is expected to have a significant impact on the country's logistics sector. 'We are actively promoting the use of rail. That's why one of our focus initiatives is 'Road to Rail', to encourage more usage of railways for the transportation of containers and goods,' he said. 'When the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is completed, it will boost the use of rail to transport goods and containers to the East Coast, thereby reducing reliance on road transport such as lorries,' he added. — Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Loke: Public transport agencies, companies should be led by professionals, not politicians
PETALING JAYA, June 5 — The government's approach of appointing experts and professionals, rather than political leaders, to head public transport agencies and companies should continue, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He stressed that experienced and qualified individuals leading public transport agencies were crucial to ensuring more professional and transparent management, rather than being determined by political interests. 'My stance is that there should be no political appointments in public transport operators. It must be led by professionals. 'We have seen the results; when we appoint professionals and experienced figures to lead organisations, significant changes have occurred,' he said at the Malaysia Madani Intellectual Forum Series 6, held at Menara Prasarana here yesterday. He added that Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) served as proof of professional-led management, as the company had shown better performance and service improvements. The forum yesterday discussed the topic 'Transport for the People: Balancing Affordability, Quality, and Sustainability of Public Transport', and was chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Besides Loke, other panellists were Prasarana Malaysia Berhad Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah; and Universiti Putra Malaysia Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Prof Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah. Loke said the improved performance of the national public transport system was the result of continuous efforts to upgrade trains and facilities across all lines, further driven by a professional and experienced management team. Citing Singapore's transport system, he said that although the country was often regarded as having the best public transport, it also faced various technical issues. Meanwhile, Mohd Azharuddin said that Prasarana was now moving forward positively in terms of passenger numbers, operational reliability, and station facility performance. 'If you look at the results, our passenger numbers were very low during the pandemic. However, in the last two to three years, various efforts have been made to restore the situation. 'In 2022, our daily passenger numbers were around 681,000. Now, in 2025, that figure has increased to approximately 1.31 million people per day,' he said. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Govt considering homes above train stations to ease congestion
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal will involve building both public and private housing above train stations. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The government is exploring plans to build housing above train stations to help ease traffic congestion, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today. He said the proposal is being studied in collaboration with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and will require regulatory changes. 'This would involve building both public and private housing above train stations, with a portion set aside for the public,' Anwar said during a forum here. Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the move marks a 'major policy shift' towards developing affordable housing near LRT and MRT stations, with the goal of reducing car dependency and making homes more affordable. 'We are discussing this with the housing and local government ministry. If implemented, it could significantly reduce car usage,' he told reporters. Loke said the plan also includes reviewing car park requirements for developments near transit stations. Reducing these requirements would lower development costs and housing prices. 'If a project is close to a train station, we can cut down on parking needs. That makes the homes cheaper for buyers,' he said. Prasarana president and group CEO Azharuddin Mat Sah said the public transport operator is looking into using its land near rail stations to support affordable housing. 'We have 15 plots of land. Seven are being developed. Previously, we focused on commercial projects with the highest bids,' he said. 'But now there's a shift in thinking. We want to develop affordable, high-rise housing so people can live closer to public transport.' He said the eight remaining land parcels are being considered under this revised approach. Drone transport not a priority Touching on future transport modes, Loke said drone mobility is not a current priority. 'Drone-based transport is still at an early stage. There are many challenges – technology, regulation, operations,' he said. 'Passenger and cargo drone trials are ongoing, but for now, our focus remains on land transport.'
