AN investigation report regarding the tragic death of a visually impaired man, who was crushed by an LRT train after falling onto the tracks at the Titiwangsa LRT station on February 22, has been submitted to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).
Bernama reported today that Prasarana Malaysia Berhad CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah confirmed that a special committee had been formed to investigate the incident and to propose recommendations to prevent such accidents from happening again.
He mentioned that Prasarana is taking immediate steps to improve safety at LRT stations, including increasing the number of auxiliary police and operational staff on platforms, particularly at stations commonly used by people with disabilities.
“To address medium-term solutions, we will work closely with the authorities. If possible, we aim to install sensors on platforms that will alert if someone has crossed into dangerous areas,” he said, emphasising that long-term plans include installing automatic platform screen doors (PSD) similar to those used at MRT stations.
The fatal incident has spurred Prasarana to enhance safety measures at stations, particularly for vulnerable groups like those with disabilities. As part of their commitment, the company is actively pursuing technological solutions to prevent such accidents from reoccurring.
On the subject of public transport operations, Mohd Azharuddin shared that 3,730 Prasarana staff, including those working with Rapid KL buses and trains, were on duty to ensure smooth operations during the Aidilfitri holiday. This ensures that people can visit relatives and travel around the city, especially during the festive period.
“The operations are running smoothly today with 3,730 staff members ensuring everything goes as planned. When people start returning to the city after the holidays, we will increase the frequency of buses and trains, just like on regular working days, with over 5,000 staff on hand,” he explained.
When asked about the recent cyber security breach affecting certain computer systems at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on March 23, Azharuddin assured the public that security remains a top priority for the company, working in close cooperation with the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA).
“We have received instructions from the Transport Minister Anthony Loke to ensure that our cyber security systems remain at optimal levels,” he added.
Meanwhile, station manager Mohamad Fauzi Abdul Manap, 47, who oversees the KLCC LRT station, shared his personal experience of working during the festive season. Despite the sadness of being away from his family, he expressed his commitment to ensuring the smooth running of operations.
“It's certainly sad not to be able to go back to my family, only seeing pictures of the celebrations on WhatsApp. But we are used to it for the sake of our duty. As a station manager, I have to ensure everything runs smoothly and all equipment functions properly,” he said.
He also highlighted the challenges of working in busy stations like KLCC, Pasar Seni, and Masjid Jamek during the holidays, especially when dealing with foreign visitors who may struggle to navigate the LRT services due to language barriers or unfamiliarity with the system.
“We get a lot of foreign visitors, not all of whom can read the signs or are familiar with how to use the LRT services, which adds to the complexity of managing operations during such a busy period,” Fauzi added. - March 31, 2025
