Anwar tells Transport Ministry, Rapid KL to act on train overcrowding complaints

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, to swiftly tackle overcrowding on train services, warning that the issue could disrupt daily commuter routines. The directive comes after a complaint on social media platform Threads, where user siti.anisahj shared images depicting crowded train stations across Kuala Lumpur.

Anwar, who serves as Finance Minister, emphasized the frequency of the problem and the government's responsibility to address it urgently. His comments resonated with the public, receiving over 25,000 likes and numerous positive reactions. The issue gained traction following two cable theft incidents on the KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services on October 12, causing significant delays and schedule changes.

Additionally, the Kajang MRT Line faced overcrowding on October 8, leading to prolonged delays at Bukit Bintang Station and other stations, including Bangsar LRT Station.