Rapid KL CEO Abdul Hadi Amran has announced that there will be no more social distancing rules on its trains and stations when the recovery movement control order (RMCO) kicks into effect on June 10. This is after the transport ministry allowed 100% capacity of passengers on all rail services, except the ETS and KTM Intercity.
UPDATE: Senior minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has revealed that Rapid KL has no authority to lift social distancing measures, and that no such decision has been made by the National Security Council.
In an official press release, Abdul Hadi said the LRT Kelana Jaya line, LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling, MRT Sungai Buloh to Kajang line, and Monorail line will all return to pre-MCO capacities. The company expects the number of daily passengers to go back to 750,000, compared to about 200,000 during the conditional MCO. The social distancing markers have all been removed as well.
Despite this, Abdul Hadi said the company will implement safety and health procedures as advised by the health ministry. These include frequent disinfection and cleaning of the trains and stations, as well as temperature checks for every passenger. Those above 37.5 degrees will not be allowed to board the train.
He also urged commuters and Rapid KL staffs to be disciplined and adhere to safety precautions, such as wearing face masks at all times and using hand sanitisers. Cashless payment methods such as using a Touch ‘n Go card or monthly travel pass (like the MY30 unlimited travel pass) are encouraged, too.
As we begin stepping back out into public places, remember to use the MySejahtera app or scan the QR codes wherever you go. “We would like to thank all passengers of Rapid KL for their cooperation and kind attention. Together we will practice this new normal in our lives to go through the Covid-19 recovery period safely and successfully,” he added. For more info, you may check the company’s social media platforms on Facebook at @myrapid, Twitter @MyRapidKL or call 03-7885 2585.
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Welcome to the new norm.
Just like the incompetent and flip flop govt, expect to see another u-turn. making us marhaen life more miserable day by day, jobless.
I retract that, our competent govt was consistent about following SOP but it was Rapid Rail that ignored it. See the news amended.
https://paultan.org/2020/06/09/social-distancing-on-trains-still-remain-ismail-sabri/
I humbly apologise to our kind and caring govt. Well done Minister Sabri!
Well done to realise your mistake and apologise for it. I am still waiting for Pakatan to apologise for their incompetent, irresponsible & corrupted mismanagement in allowing COVID19 to enter Malaysia.
coronavirus loves to attach humans whom are complacencies.
No more social distancing. Can back to himpit2…
And now minister has denied this. Classic RapidKL. They have never been professionals at running a train system.
Typical rushed app development… No cohesion and not user friendly. Slow to load and not able to register for the first time. I rather die from Corona than using the “government tracking” app on my phone. :D
The CEO should be sacked n kicked out of Rapid.Did he consult the government? The virus will infect tenfold with crowds.It is never over until we get the vaccine.Maybe someone has the vaccine,from timbaktu.
Datuk Sabri should be firm.Dont condone GLC heads from jumping the gun.If not,we will get another lockdown,more jobs will be lost.
3 Criteriaa to become an effective ceo 1st profit 2nd profit 3rd profit.
Without social distancing, riding RAPID will be more himpit………Armpit smell strikes back….
Armpit smell is there purposedly so that u will keep awake and not miss your stop.