Soldiers to protect Klang Valley’s LRT and MRT tracks from cable theft? There’s no explicit mention of that worsening problem, but the newly-formed Skuadron Rapid Rail 50 Rejimen Pakar Keretapi Rejimen Askar Jurutera Diraja (RAJD) Askar Wataniah (AW) will assist in protecting our urban rail network.
Defence minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the squadron is a new strategic initiative that integrates defence expertise with the country’s urban rail system. It’s also a sign of the government’s commitment in strengthening the protection of critical national infrastructure.
“The establishment of this squadron reflects the continuous commitment of the defence ministry in ensuring operability and safety of strategic public transport infrastructure, to ensure that it’s always at the optimum level, not only in peacetime, but also when facing crisis situations or safety threats,” Khaled said today at the squadron’s launch, reported by Astro Awani.
“The urban rail system including the LRT, MRT and Monorail is among critical national infrastructure that supports the daily mobility of the rakyat, and also the economy. So, the establishment of the squadron contributes directly to national security by ensuring that the rail system is protected in all situations, including for national crisis management and accessibility of military operations,” he added.
The squadron fully consists of Askar Wataniah members who have professional expertise in rail, engineering and transport operations. It does not involve additional permanent posts but utilises existing expertise as a strategic value-add to national defence, the minister said. There are 33 officers and 191 members of AW in the squadron.
“In an emergency or crisis situation, the squadron will be mobilised to assist in rail operations recovery, engineering support, incident side management and coordination with security agencies and the rail operator,” Khaled explained.
In December, Prasarana said that cable theft is disrupting Rapid KL rail operations, directly affecting millions of commuters in the Klang Valley. This is in addition to losses of RM20.6 million in the past three years. Delays aside, there’s also the safety issue.
The operator of Rapid public transport said that last year saw a 68% increase in cases of cable theft. The trend is spurred by demand and the market price of the cables, specifically the copper inside, which makes it lucrative to syndicates. Here’s hoping that the new AW squadron is a good deterrent. Full story here.
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as a incentive they can be allowed to attend yeye party at subang base
expecting criminals to guard us from other criminals , you must be kidding
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January 2026: A senior Malaysian Immigration Department officer was charged for allegedly taking RM140,000 in bribes to illegally allow 56 Bangladeshi nationals into the country.
January 2026: A senior officer from the Melaka Immigration Department, along with his wife and two other officers, were remanded for allegedly taking bribes to protect commercial properties employing illegal immigrants.
December 2025: An officer from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) was arrested in Johor Baru in connection with a “flying passport” operation (smuggling passports for illegal entry).
August 2025: Two senior immigration officers were arrested for their involvement in a “counter setting” syndicate at KLIA.
August 2025: Five senior Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) officers were arrested for suspected involvement in a smuggling syndicate, with claims that they received bribes of RM30,000 to RM50,000 per trip.
July 2025: A senior immigration officer (41) was charged with bribery involving RM933,000
well at leaast its preferable than having police to be security guard-
12 cops arrested over crypto robbery
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These thieves need to be shot
Martial Law
so far they did do a pretty good job guarding malaysia, “yeye” party aside.
wait a minute –
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22 Jan 2026 — Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, 58, and his wife Salwani Anuar, 26, were each charged with four counts of money laundering
The authorities should target the “buyers”.
There must be ‘demand”..thats why the bandits r so daring,at very high risks.
Its just like a ‘gold heist’,the robbers need solid cash.Who do they sell the gold jewellery to ?
Nobody will stage a robbery if the “kangtow” to dispose off the loot is absent.
Wise move
Syukur, the formation of this dedicated squadron reflects a direct, proactive step by the Ministry of Defence to safeguard public transport, aligning with the priority of ensuring commuter safety in Malaysia.
yeah right.
Environment dept DG, deputy arrested in e-waste probe
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29 Jan 2026 — PETALING JAYA: Environment department director-general Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar and one of his deputies have been arrested by the Malaysian
good time to use drones for surveillance
apply hudud law & cut off d thieves’ hand
It is terrible that our nation has descended to this sort behaviour necessitating this move. It shows multiple levels of failure in governance, enforcement and civic mindedness. No wonder we still mundur.