LRT Fatality Prompts Urgent Safety Upgrade in Malaysia

Malaysia's Transport Minister Acts After LRT Fatality: Safety Doors Planned for All Stations Following a tragic incident at an LRT station in Malaysia, Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced a comprehensive safety upgrade. The ministry will instruct Prasarana, the operator, to install passenger safety doors at every station under its concession. This decision follows the recent death of a passenger, details of which are currently under police investigation. "The CCTV footage from the incident has been handed over to the police," said Loke during a press conference. "We are committed to improving safety at LRT and MRT stations, and installing safety doors is a crucial step." The installation will prioritize older stations that currently lack platform doors. The minister acknowledged the significant costs involved but stressed the urgency of the safety improvements. The plan will include all LRT and MRT stations, with a phased rollout to address the existing infrastructure.