SEREMBAN – The Transport Ministry will soon discuss the implementation of free transport services for students and disabled persons with the management of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB).
Minister Anthony Loke said the matter was already in the ministry’s planning which aimed to help and empower the groups.
Loke, who is Seremban MP, said he had also asked KTMB to optimise subsidies channelled from the government to benefit the target group, especially for disabled people and students who use the services nationwide.
“Yesterday, after a meeting, I asked the operators, especially KTMB and Prasarana Malaysia Bhd on how we want to implement it. It is for (disabled people) and students, including in the east coast, Klang Valley, and north areas.
“For example, we have commuters from Negri Sembilan to Tg Malim, Padang Rengas to Alor Star, and trains on the east coast, but more information will be announced after Chinese New Year,” he told reporters after attending the 2023 Chinese Calligraphy Competition at Sekolah Tinggi Chung Hua here today.
The event was launched by Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.
Yesterday, Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri was reported to have said that the disabled would soon enjoy free transport services, such as LRT, MRT, and stage bus services.
Earlier, Aminuddin handed over a donation amounting to RM300,000 for the development of the school. – Bernama, January 19, 2023
