Govt looking at tougher penalties to tackle cable theft across public transport sector
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The Transport Ministry is in the midst of drafting necessary measures that look into increa...
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) is preparing to introduce stricter penalties for cable theft, according to Minister Anthony Loke. The proposed amendments will be finalized and presented to Parliament before any specific details are released. Loke emphasized that imposing harsher penalties alone would not solve the issue, and urged transport operators to explore alternative measures.
These measures include implementing advanced technologies such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) to deter cable theft. The ECRL and other transport operators are currently evaluating various approaches to prevent these disruptions. Loke also expressed his support for start-ups, including those affiliated with universities, who are developing innovative solutions to combat cable theft.
This problem is not exclusive to Malaysia, as operators in multiple countries are grappling with similar challenges.
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