The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) transportation system isn’t just friendlier for the environment, but it’s also capable of reducing the cost of living for Klang Valley folk, according to domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism (KPDNKK) minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
He said the 51-km long Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) line, which first started limited operations in December last year before being fully opened to the public last month, had been proven to have reduced people’s transportation costs.
“This transportation concept is comparable to the ones overseas, and tourists who are interested in sightseeing can also travel around easily by the MRT,” he was quoted as saying in a Bernama report.
Hamzah said that he had the opportunity to meet with some MRT users and most of them gave positive feedback on the service. “One person informed me that he managed to reduce his daily transportation cost,” he said.
The service is also expected to reduce traffic in the Klang Valley – last month, MRT Corp said it projected that there would be 160,000 fewer vehicles entering KL daily with the SBK line up and running, based on an estimation of 400,000 MRT riders per day.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments generally agree that the MRT can help reduce cost of living by lowering transportation expenses such as tolls, petrol, and parking, with some highlighting potential savings of up to RM60 monthly. Many appreciate the MRT as a positive development but express concerns about last-mile connectivity, safety, security, and the actual affordability of public transport. Several comments highlight that other costs—food, groceries, and GST—also significantly impact living costs, suggesting MRT alone isn't enough to lower overall expenses. There are calls for a comprehensive transport masterplan, reduced corruption, lower taxes, and fare adjustments to make public transport more affordable. Some skeptics question whether MRT benefits truly outweigh costs, emphasizing that proper planning and implementation are essential for its success.