Anthony Loke’s transport push: LRT3 opens, ridership surges past one million, but congestion fight unfinished
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Nearly four years into his second stint as transport minister, Anthony Loke can point to ga...
Malaysia's transport minister, Anthony Loke, has been working to improve the country's public transport system for nearly four years. Despite progress, Loke acknowledges that congestion remains a challenge due to Malaysia's growing vehicle population and aging infrastructure. One of his key initiatives is the operation of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, which recently surpassed one million daily riders.
Loke has also focused on improving Prasarana Malaysia Berhad, which manages the LRT, MRT, and monorail services in the Klang Valley. He made Prasarana a permanent feature of post-Cabinet meetings and required the company to report on maintenance and service disruptions. However, congestion continues to be an issue, with the number of vehicles on the road increasing and the ageing Kelana Jaya Line facing overcrowding.
The ministry is trying to address this gap by encouraging carpooling and ride-sharing, but Loke believes there is no single solution that fits all commuters. The ministry is also looking to expand the use of Malaysia's railway network for cargo transportation, with plans to acquire more locomotives and refurbish older ones.
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