The land public transport system in Malaysia is now more efficient, modern and reliable than it was under the administration of previous prime ministers, said current PM Najib Tun Razak according to Bernama.
“The focus (then) was more on private vehicles or passenger cars that the roads, especially in the Klang Valley, became congested. The owners (companies in the public transport sector) operated on their own. This posed a constraint to the country’s economic development,” he said.
Najib also added that the previous leader did not prioritise land public transportation, which led to its disorientation because it wasn’t integrated. Positive measures had been taken by the government to improve the situation, said the prime minister, who is also the finance minister.
“For example, the traffic situation in Kuala Lumpur is not as bad as before after the first MRT line from Sungai Buloh to Kajang was completed. And, God willing, (the MRT) Line 2 is being built from Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya , while Line 3 is being planned and when all are ready, the whole of Klang Valley will be one of the areas with the most modern public transport in the world,” he said.
The electric train service had also become a popular mode of transport especially for people residing in Tanjong Malim and Ipoh, who use the service as a mode of daily transport.
“This shows the life style in Malaysia will change and when we stay in the rural areas, we get to buy a bigger house with a bigger compound at the same price. So, the quality of life will improve and value of land will also increase, just like in the towns,” Najib said.
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It’s a no brainer. Surely one would expect more efficiency after spending so much money which was borrowed…and has to be paid by taxpayers..
Bahaya ujub bila dengan orang yang suka puji dan mengagumi diri sendiri.
ya, macam di pulau mutiara
I think Grab is more efficient and reliable. It almost stops next to my shoes .. and generations of tax payers no need to bear the burden. While creating job and extra income for the ones affected by the shocking Ringgit drop.
grab monopoly in malaysia, expect prices to go up soon.
Sometimes, one must blow his trumpet to make pipu realise all these changes DID happen, becoz MY pipu have become complacent & accustomed to being given but not appreciating it.
Hope can be more efficient in spending. For a start, try to be profitable.
Public transports r rarely profitable, unless its exp.
no use explaining
MRT Singapore is profitable…
But London and NYC aren’t. Not all can be profitable. From what little I’ve read, SMRT manages their train station properties as commercial entities, either as shopping malls or even office buildings. This provides the train company a constant stream of revenues which it can then use as a buffer against the (inevitable) losses of the train business.
Public transportation especially rail based system is not a profitable business. Everywhere in the world government must bear the cost of building mass public transportation. It is very costly and the operator cannot charge too high for mass to use it.
Not entirely true. JNR and Deutsche Bahn are profitable entities. However British Rail and the Amtrak network is loss making.
MRT Singapore is profitable… So stop the lies
HK MTR 2017 net profit is HKD16.8Billions. however same time, not all are profitable
Want cheap fair in the same time want the company who runs the public transport make profit from it.. yaa.. basher logic, gajah pun boleh terbang.
How he know its more reliable and efficient? He ada pakai ka?
Whether it’s more reliable or not, it’s the people on the street saying it and not from someone with chauffeur and outriders declaring it.
I can connect from KJ line to Ampang to MRT, all without walking in and out of barriers and paying the transfer costs. Thats more efficient.
In terms of reliability, only Monorail and KTM still have problems.
Some said Even Audi owner use MRT
That means Audi owners r smart. Instead of getting stuck in traffic jams and missing their appointments, they take efficient public transports to arrive on time.
BTW, rarely any world leaders takes public transports (unless PR stunt) due to security & safety issues.
LRT 1 & 2??..electric double track??..Komuter??…talk like an idiot!
LRT 1 & 2 during Mahathir’s time wasn’t integrated, making it a hassle for people to use both lines at the same time. Back then you want to change trains, you’ll have to exit the station, buy a new ticket, then enter new station – like in Masjid Jamek, to get from KJ Line to Seri Petaling Line, I had to cross the street.
Now everything is under one ticket & station connections are seamless. Heck, at Putra Heights all I need to change trains is to walk a few meters to the other side of the platform!
No use just building it.
Back b4 both lines use TnG even worse. Alwiz need to carry spare change to buy ticket at both lines, and I travel almost everyday of the week. Yeah, connectivity was non-existent even thou both were just side by side, some got a wire fence to separate them and force me to walk long distance! Public transports during Tun M time was all show but no go.
Can’t say the same for other states in Malaysia though, & yet we pay the same price for our fuel.
Can’t even get a proper bus service to commute to work!
If he says it many times to himself, it might actually turn out to be true.
The true pipu leader.
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As much as i would like to deny, this is the only part of Najib’s legacy that is a positive. Continuation of private transportation in cities is unsustainable and if Kuala Lumpur is to be a global city, it has to massively revamp its public transportation sector. Its heading there but mot there enough.
The downside is that this is applicable to Klang Valley only, every other major population zones in Malaysia is neglected ESPACIALLY Penang, thou those who are remotely familiar with Malaysian politocs can tell why.
If only we knew how many times the cost was inflated;; just like KLIA2.. from 1.4b to 5b finally… and without sufficient walkalators.. thats not a legacy..but public
trust destruction
Truth, but the move to a better public transportation has to start from somewhere.
you expect can make MRT in all kampung all around malaysia at once?
I said Major Population zone, places like Penang, JB even Ipoh could use some form of rail network, not small Kampong like Ijok. At the moment almost every news about an MRT is always Klang Valley, Penang is one place that is desperate in need of more efficient traveling and, more roads is definitely not an option.
Isn’t there plans already for RTS system for JB, which will also connect to Singapore?
Also, just because places like Ipoh are major population zones, doesn’t mean it warrants a rail system. The Ipoh Metro population is around 700,000 so it’s too small to have an LRT system.
As for Penang, you know I lived there for 14 years and was able to get around by bus back then. How come now it’s impossible?
Penang State government already started planning the lrt line. Just don’t know when will start bringing bulldozer that’s all.
I think Malaysia only consists of parts of perlis, kedah, perak and klang valley only. Soon after complete the train, parts of kelantan, ganu & pahang…. and n9, melaka & johor too. Hahaha