Anthony Loke must apologize and RESIGN as Minister of Transport for yet another death of a man falling on the LRT track - YES, this is not the 1st case - so, the Minister knew but did nothing or PROCRASTINATED until yet another died...
The announcement comes in response to the death of a Taiwanese man, who is believed to have fallen onto the tracks at the Pusat Bandar Puchong LRT station and was subsequently hit by an oncoming train. The incident occurred at around 12.30pm on June 3.
To protect people from walking and falling onto tracks, and possibly killed by oncoming trains requires safety measures like platform doors - that prevent people from walking close to tracks, and falling or jumping on tracks ...this is a standard safety measure in many countries, that should have long been in place in all LRT and also train stations...
The Minister of Transport is RESPONSIBLE and he failed to ensure this safety measure was in place...WORSE, this is not the first time...in February, another person died
In February 2025, a visually impaired man died after falling onto the tracks at the Titiwangsa LRT station in Kuala Lumpur and was struck by a train.Similarly, in 2018, a man died at the same Puchong station where the latest incident occurred when he descended onto the tracks and was hit by an oncoming train.
At risk, have been persons of disability..
The Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) in February highlighted that, to date, there have been at least 20 accidents involving visually impaired individuals falling onto rail tracks at Monorail, LRT or KTM stations.
Ever since assuming office as Minister of Transport in about November 2022, Anthony Loke is fully aware of the problem - so, his FAULT is for speedy implementation of safety measures, and until then other temporary measures to prevent such incidents - maybe a placement of chains/ropes to prevent anyone falling off the tracks, where it is removed when the train arrives to facilitate entry/exit without incident...
Again after this recent June incident, he again he 'instructs' - this kind of Minister who 'talks' and do not effectively ACT is the kind of Minister Malaysia does not need.
The KLIA aerotrain is still not operational - WHY? We have the needed expertise in KTMB, etc - who could have resolved the problem speedily within weeks...
Another man has died by reason of the Minister's failures - Did he even APOLOGIZE? Will he personally compensate for the loss of life? Will the government take action against the operators of the LRT - will they be prosecuted and jailed? At the very least, the Company, its Directors/Owners should be charged ....
PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Most towns and rural areas today have no Public Busses running (the most affordable public transport) - and, again Anthony Loke fails in his responsibility - his focus should not just be his State(Negeri Sembilan - Seremban) or the Klang Valley or big West Coast towns - it should be ALL the smaller towns and rural areas where the poorer Malaysians live - who simply cannot afford that expensive Grab charges(if even Grab service is available in these areas) - we need a better Minister of Transport...?????
After Taiwanese tourist’s death, Loke orders platform doors at LRT stations
the directive is aimed at enhancing passenger safety, especially at older LRT stations that are not yet equipped with such features.
SINAR DAILY REPORTER
PUTRAJAYA – The Transport Ministry (MOT) has instructed Prasarana Malaysia Berhad to install passenger platform doors, also known as platform screen doors, at all Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations following the tragic death of a Taiwanese tourist who was fatally struck by a train at the Pusat Bandar Puchong station on Tuesday.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the directive is aimed at enhancing passenger safety, especially at older LRT stations that are not yet equipped with such features.
He stated that Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations already have platform doors that serve as barriers between passengers and the train tracks, only opening once the train has arrived and come to a complete stop.
“Passenger platform doors are already in place at MRT stations, serving as an additional layer of protection before the train arrives.
“However, there are still a number of LRT stations that have yet to be fitted with this safety feature,” he said during a press conference on June 6.
The announcement comes in response to the death of a Taiwanese man, who is believed to have fallen onto the tracks at the Pusat Bandar Puchong LRT station and was subsequently hit by an oncoming train.
The incident occurred at around 12.30pm on June 3.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras footage from the station has been obtained and will be handed over to the police, who have been tasked with leading the investigation.
“We understand that it was indeed an accident, but we will leave it to the police to conduct a thorough investigation,” said Loke.
He added that Prasarana would coordinate with the Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) to liaise with the victim’s family and assist with the necessary arrangements.
This incident is not isolated. In February 2025, a visually impaired man died after falling onto the tracks at the Titiwangsa LRT station in Kuala Lumpur and was struck by a train.
Similarly, in 2018, a man died at the same Puchong station where the latest incident occurred when he descended onto the tracks and was hit by an oncoming train.
The Society of the Blind in Malaysia (SBM) in February highlighted that, to date, there have been at least 20 accidents involving visually impaired individuals falling onto rail tracks at Monorail, LRT or KTM stations.
These incidents have triggered public concern over safety gaps at certain older LRT stations, with many questioning why crucial features like platform doors remain absent in parts of the Klang Valley’s rail infrastructure.
The installation of platform screen doors is expected to be rolled out progressively, although the ministry has not yet announced a specific timeline for implementation.
As investigations continue, Loke stressed the government’s commitment to improving public transport safety to prevent similar tragedies in the future. - Sinar Daily, 4/6/2025
Report on blind man’s tragic death by LRT train sent to Transport Ministry, APAD
Prasarana is taking immediate steps to improve safety at LRT stations, including increasing the number of auxiliary police and operational staff on platforms
Updated 2 months ago · Published on 31 Mar 2025 5:38PM
AN investigation report regarding the tragic death of a visually impaired man, who was crushed by an LRT train after falling onto the tracks at the Titiwangsa LRT station on February 22, has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).
Bernama reported today that Prasarana Malaysia Berhad CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah confirmed that a special committee had been formed to investigate the incident and to propose recommendations to prevent such accidents from happening again.
He mentioned that Prasarana is taking immediate steps to improve safety at LRT stations, including increasing the number of auxiliary police and operational staff on platforms, particularly at stations commonly used by people with disabilities.
“To address medium-term solutions, we will work closely with the authorities. If possible, we aim to install sensors on platforms that will alert if someone has crossed into dangerous areas,” he said, emphasising that long-term plans include installing automatic platform screen doors (PSD) similar to those used at MRT stations.
The fatal incident has spurred Prasarana to enhance safety measures at stations, particularly for vulnerable groups like those with disabilities. As part of their commitment, the company is actively pursuing technological solutions to prevent such accidents from reoccurring.
On the subject of public transport operations, Mohd Azharuddin shared that 3,730 Prasarana staff, including those working with Rapid KL buses and trains, were on duty to ensure smooth operations during the Aidilfitri holiday. This ensures that people can visit relatives and travel around the city, especially during the festive period.
“The operations are running smoothly today with 3,730 staff members ensuring everything goes as planned. When people start returning to the city after the holidays, we will increase the frequency of buses and trains, just like on regular working days, with over 5,000 staff on hand,” he explained.
When asked about the recent cyber security breach affecting certain computer systems at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on March 23, Azharuddin assured the public that security remains a top priority for the company, working in close cooperation with the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA).
“We have received instructions from the Transport Minister Anthony Loke to ensure that our cyber security systems remain at optimal levels,” he added.
Meanwhile, station manager Mohamad Fauzi Abdul Manap, 47, who oversees the KLCC LRT station, shared his personal experience of working during the festive season. Despite the sadness of being away from his family, he expressed his commitment to ensuring the smooth running of operations.
“It's certainly sad not to be able to go back to my family, only seeing pictures of the celebrations on WhatsApp. But we are used to it for the sake of our duty. As a station manager, I have to ensure everything runs smoothly and all equipment functions properly,” he said.
He also highlighted the challenges of working in busy stations like KLCC, Pasar Seni, and Masjid Jamek during the holidays, especially when dealing with foreign visitors who may struggle to navigate the LRT services due to language barriers or unfamiliarity with the system.
“We get a lot of foreign visitors, not all of whom can read the signs or are familiar with how to use the LRT services, which adds to the complexity of managing operations during such a busy period,” Fauzi added. - March 31, 2025 - Vibes
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