We can’t ban foreigners from using buses, says Loke
The transport minister responds to netizens calling on Rapid KL to ban foreigners who engage in unruly behaviour.
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook stated at a press conference that the government cannot ban foreigners from using public buses amid calls for Rapid KL to restrict foreign passengers due to alleged unruly behavior. Loke emphasized that this suggestion would be impossible to execute, asserting that the country does not exclude people.
He mentioned that Rapid KL's auxiliary police would handle complaints of misconduct, and a ban on foreigners was not feasible. Loke also stated that bus drivers could report incidents to the police. He addressed claims made on social media about foreign passengers on Rapid KL buses behaving disruptively and vandalizing facilities, urging Rapid KL to take action.
Additionally, Loke confirmed that his ministry is working with the Home Ministry to impose heavier penalties for cable theft, and suggested that rail operators should enhance preventive measures like installing CCTV cameras and deploying more auxiliary police to deter thieves.
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