Nabil Luqman

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Social

safety

Transport

backlash

public transport

Anthony Loke

rush hour

Womens Coach

Women ONly

frequency

Recently, public transportation woes have dominated discussions, with limited solutions available to both concerned citizens and transport operators who are actively working on upgrading and enhancing their services.
Among these challenges, the most prominent one currently involves the RapidKL LRT system, which has been plagued by recurrent breakdowns, significantly disrupting the daily routines of Malaysians, particularly during peak morning and evening hours.
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/110f3c913e2b7aa986e11f57d3e40e12cb6f87ef182d04fcea7e263bb5576960" />
According to the Transport Minister, the current <a href="https://myc.my/articles/2245/ampang-lrt-line-to-face-further-disruptions-till-september-due-to-repairs-and-safety-issues">Ampang LRT line is facing further disruptions</a> till September (this month) as they address the repairs and safety issues but by the looks of it, there have still been frequent issues as many are still disappointed at their service.
But it looks like that&rsquo;s not the only thing that netizens are complaining about.
RapidKL Introduces Ladies Only Coach
<img src="https://r2.myc.my/70b720c62e1f035bbebcaba21dd368bfa09c2029dad65460bd53712c98ccd5ac" />
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/2655/police-on-the-hunt-for-man-who-trespassed-on-lrt-track-and-assaulted-woman-at-maluri-station">Police On The Hunt For Man Who Trespassed On LRT Track And Assaulted Woman At Maluri Station</a>
In response to recent harassment incidents on public transport, RapidKL has introduced a dedicated women-only coach along the Kajang MRT line. Transport Minister Anthony Loke has endorsed this initiative, aimed at offering female passengers a secure and comfortable commuting environment, particularly during peak hours.
The implementation of the women-only coach is currently in progress, undergoing operational testing in phases, and it is scheduled for completion by September 17th, as indicated in the notice issued by RapidKL. To provide a preview of the new service, pink-coloured stickers have been affixed to the floor and doors leading to the women-only MRT coach. Initially, this service is exclusively available on the Kajang MRT line during the trial period.
Netizens Slam Prioritisation
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While the introduction of women-only coaches is a significant development to celebrate, a wave of concern has swept across social media as netizens express their dissatisfaction with RapidKL's approach. The pressing issue of train frequencies during peak hours has long been a source of frustration for commuters, leading to overcrowded trains. Both men and women have voiced their grievances online, emphasizing the urgent need for RapidKL to prioritize the resolution of these persistent frequency issues before embarking on any further enhancements to the train line.
Here&rsquo;s some of the comments:
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Inisiatif dengan niat murni. Tapi kejap lagi train rosak, kekerapan tak banyak. Nak buat benda macam ini pastikan gerabak pun cukup. Barulah orang lain pun tak berhimpit2, secara tak langsung orang pun tak boleh nak ambil kesempatan utk ganggun wanita.
&mdash; Nabil Jaeger (@afi_auditore) <a href="https://twitter.com/afi_auditore/status/1699340108233912512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Why? Nak bagi sesak ke lagi? Tak menyusahkan????
&mdash; Nuraida (@Aida_tan26) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aida_tan26/status/1699367017588064736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></blockquote>

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My suggestion is split into 2. Half koc utk lelaki and half koc utk perempuan. I think that would be better
&mdash; nawhki (@nawhki_95) <a href="https://twitter.com/nawhki_95/status/1699428970054164654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
While a portion of the comments may have appeared exaggerated, both male and female netizens echoed the importance of addressing the train frequency issue. Regrettably, as of the latest update, RapidKL has yet to respond to the feedback concerning train frequency. As a result, we can only anticipate the outcome of their trial data to determine the effectiveness of this recent initiative.
We do agree that the introduction of the coach is a good move and men should not be hating on it as women&rsquo;s safety should also be prioritised. However, perhaps one of the better moves was to have the coach at one end of the train instead of the middle since crowds can be controlled better. 
What are your thoughts on the ladies-only coach? Let us know in the comments. &nbsp;
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, RapidKL &amp; various cross-references for context.
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Let's await the completion of the trial phase to assess its effectiveness.

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RapidKL's Women-Only MRT Coach Launch Draws Criticism Over Prioritization Of Frequency Concerns

RapidKL's Women-Only MRT Coach Launch Draws Criticism Over Prioritization Of Frequency Concerns

Let's await the completion of the trial phase to assess its effectiveness.

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