{
  "id": 17159148,
  "title": "Anwar tells Transport Ministry, Rapid KL to act on train overcrowding complaints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/anwar-tells-transport-ministry-rapid-kl-to-act-on-train-overcrowding-17159148",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T01:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/30/anwar-tells-transport-ministry-rapid-kl-to-act-on-train-overcrowding-complaints/241188"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed Transport Minister Anthony Loke to urg...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Packed trains put pressure on Rapid KL, Transport Ministry to act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/packed-trains-put-pressure-on-rapid-kl-transport-ministry-to-act",
        "published": "2026-10-30T00:17:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "PM directs Rapid KL, MOT to promptly tackle worsening train overcrowding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/pm-directs-rapid-kl-mot-to-promptly-tackle-worsening-train",
        "published": "2026-10-30T04:35:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}