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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
PJ folk object to MRT3 alignment proposal
A PROPOSAL to bring the MRT3 alignment into parts of Petaling Jaya, Selangor, has drawn objections from some residents over health and environmental concerns. A town hall session was held in Section 14 by Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran to explain the proposal. Rajiv said he and Petaling Jaya MP Lee Chean Chung had worked with Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to draw up the proposed route. According to a map displayed during the session, the proposed route cuts across Taman Jaya and Jalan Kemajuan next to Section 13 and Section 16 (refer to map). 'The proposal has been sent to the Federal Government but no decision has been made yet,' said Rajiv. 'The route will service two areas namely Section 13 and PJ Sentral, which have been seeing massive increase in commercial and industrial activities.' The assemblyman said the city needed more public transportation to cope with increased traffic and residents. 'More workers from other areas are coming into Petaling Jaya. It is better that they come by train than by car,' he stressed. However, some residents were unhappy with his explanation. Selva says the proposed alignment barely enters Section 13. Section 14 Residents Association chairman Selva Sugumaran Perumal said the proposed alignment barely entered Section 13. 'The route should go into Section 13 proper, as well as Section 17, to serve residents in those areas. 'Also, PJ Sentral is already served by (Asia Jaya and Taman Jaya) LRT stations. 'Why does it need more public transportation?' Selva also said that Rajiv, Chung and MBPJ should have consulted local communities before submitting the proposal to the Federal Government. D'Cruz is concerned about noise pollution. Another resident Andre D. D'Cruz, who lives near the Asia Jaya LRT station, expressed concern about noise. 'I have made complaints but they have not been addressed. 'Can the authorities guarantee similar issues won't recur if MRT3 is routed through this area?' he questioned. Other concerns raised were the loss of Petaling Jaya's green lung, while a suggestion was made to enhance feeder bus coverage and demand-responsive transit (DRT). Rajiv resplied that feeder buses and DRT could only go so far in alleviating traffic congestion in the city. He also stressed that there was a need to balance between environmental concerns and socioeconomic needs. On questions about the locations and sizes of the MRT3 stations, Rajiv said these would be finalised by MRT Corp later. Also known as Circle Line, the MRT3 alignment is a 51km rail loop cutting across major townships in the Klang Valley. The current alignment has 32 planned stations and does not include the locations in Rajiv's proposal. The project will be connected to 10 existing MRT, LRT, KTM and Monorail stations. It is expected to start in 2027 and be fully operational by 2032. MRT1 (Kajang Line) links Sungai Buloh and Kajang while MRT2 (Putrajaya Line) links Kwasa Damansara and Putrajaya Sentral.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Kajang, Putrajaya get five new on-demand service zones
Rapid KL's On-Demand service is introducing five new zones in Kajang and Putrajaya. — Filepic RAPID Bus Sdn Bhd has introduced five new zones under its Rapid KL On-Demand service, serving as feeder routes to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines in Kajang and Putrajaya. Prasarana Malaysia Bhd group chief operating officer (operations) Amir Hamdan said the latest zone expansion targeted densely populated and rapidly developing urban areas. 'This is part of Rapid Bus' efforts to provide more flexible and convenient first-mile, last-mile travel solutions. 'In line with our commitment to sustainable mobility and promoting greater public transport usage, we will continue working to ensure the Rapid KL On-Demand service is more efficient and responsive to passenger demand,' he said in a statement, reported by Bernama. The zones available for booking via the Rapid On-Demand app include MRT Kwasa Sentral to Subang Bestari and Subang Skypark Terminal served by four vans, and MRT Semantan to Menara DBKL served by two vans. The MRT Metro Prima to Taman Beringin route will have three vans, while MRT Putrajaya Sentral to Precinct 1 has three and MRT Cyberjaya City Centre to the Cyberjaya area has five. According to the statement, this expansion brings the total number of On-Demand zones along the Kajang and Putrajaya lines to 16, with 46 vans in operation. Across the Klang Valley, the service now operates in 60 zones using 162 vans. The service offers guaranteed seating and is available for booking daily from 6am to 11.30pm via the Rapid On-Demand app, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The promotional fare of RM1 per ride remains in place. Accepted payment methods include debit or credit, Touch 'n Go and Kad Konsesi MyRapid cards, as well as OKU Smile and unlimited travel passes like My50, MyCity, MyTourist and Family Pass. For details, go to Rapid KL's official social media platforms or
Independent Singapore
4 days ago
- Independent Singapore
'I saw a woman slap her child on the MRT, what should I do?'
SINGAPORE: A local Reddit user took to the platform to ask others what they would do after seeing a mum slap her daughter, who looked like she was around five years old, in public. In a Sunday (Jun 14) post on r/askSingapore, under the heading 'Parents being violent towards kids in public,' u/runawaycauli wrote that they were on the MRT when the incident occurred and described t he slap as 'so loud that people around us looked.' 'She wasn't even doing anything disruptive, not that it matters,' the post author added. Since they felt 'weird' because they did not do anything after the mum slapped her child, they went to the station office after getting off the MRT to tell the staff about it, but wondered if they had overreacted. 'The worker implied it was her child, so she can do whatever she wants (…not really true). He still said he would forward the issue and took down my contact info. I work with children, so maybe I felt it was important to at least say something… think it's tricky, but what would you do in this situation?' See also Another parent claims Kinderland teacher ill-treated her child Many people have since responded to the post, expressing sympathy toward the child but also saying that it's a complicated situation, since intervening may cause the parent to get angrier and lash out against their child even more. 'Yelled at a mother for slapping and screaming at her kid for not doing well in school. SHE THEN TURNED TO HER KID AND YELLED, 'SEE LA! SEE WHAT YOU MADE ME DO!' She then scurried away, dragging her kid,' wrote one. Others, nevertheless, thanked the post author for their concern. 'A couple of years ago in Hong Kong, I saw a dad yank his daughter's ponytail, and I went to the school that I recognised the uniform of. The school knew the man's situation and set up a discussion to see how they could help them. Hoping it made a difference in the girl's life. Your act may seem useless now, but who knows who will come to their aid at one point? Good job,' wrote one. One reminded the post author of Singaporean law, writing, 'It is illegal in Singapore. You should intervene. You should call the police. You may need to remind them of the laws in Singapore, as many think this is ok.' 'The Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA) defines a child as someone who is below 14 years of age and a young person as someone who is aged 14 years and above, but below 18 years old. Child abuse is defined as any act of commission or omission by a parent or caregiver that would endanger or impair the child's or young person's physical or emotional well-being. Child abuse may be in the form of physical abuse, emotional and psychological abuse, s e x u a l abuse, and neglect,' says the website of the Ministry of Social and Family Development. Those who have reason to believe a child is being abused may call the National Anti-Violence Helpline at 1800-777-0000. 'Calling the helpline is the first step to prevent or stop any abuse. If the child's life and safety are in imminent danger, please call the Police at 999 immediately,' MSF adds. See also Pornhub rocked by child abuse, rape video claims More information about reporting possible abuse cases may be found here . /TISG Read also: Child abuse in S'pore continues to rise following record high cases in a decade in 2020; majority cases of neglect
Independent Singapore
4 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
'Why does no one give up their seats to me on the train when I'm visibly disabled?' — 21 y/o foreign student visiting Singapore asks
SINGAPORE: A 21-year-old Aussie student, 'visibly disabled' and currently in Singapore on a study tour, shared on social media that no commuter has ever offered her a seat on the MRT. Posting on the r/askSingapore subreddit on Monday (Jun 16), she explained that in addition to using a cane, she also wears a sunflower lanyard (an indication that someone has a disability in her home country). Even so, she said that during her trips on the train, commuters either ignore her or remain too absorbed in their own worlds to notice her discomfort. She also mentioned that commuters in Singapore seem to disregard priority seating. 'I noticed that the seats on the end are supposed to be the accessible ones and even say above them to give the seats up for someone who needs it, but people don't even acknowledge me… I even said quite loudly to my friends when we got on 'Oh I can't stand for very long' and still no one paid attention,' she wrote. She went on to share how difficult it has been standing on a packed train. 'I clearly struggle to stand for very long as I get wobbly, especially on the train. I have to hook my arm fully around the 3 metal prong thing in the middle and lean all my weight onto it just to even keep myself standing up.' In one instance, she recalled almost losing her balance before a seat finally opened up. By then, she was already in tears from the pain, which she tried to hide. 'I don't want to be rude and directly ask someone to move as I feel it's wrong to do so. It's just that I was very close to falling on the floor before a seat was free,' she said. At the end of her post, she asked the locals, 'Just wondering if this is a common occurrence for locals too, or if there's something specific as to why this is happening? Am I supposed to ask? It feels rude to ask, but I genuinely need the seat.' 'I am unsure if maybe they don't see me as being 'disabled enough' because I'm young? Or maybe they don't respect me because I'm foreign? These are very broad assumptions and I do understand that there's probably an entirely different reason but it's just kind of crazy to me because in Australia, people immediately move from the accessible seats when they see a disabled person getting on the bus or train.' 'Different countries have different cultures…' In the thread, many locals encouraged the student to speak up instead of waiting silently and hoping someone would notice. One person said, 'The sad truth is that people will sit when they can, and once they do, they're usually glued to their phones or not paying attention. So yes, it's not really common courtesy here, unlike in some other countries.' They added, 'But Singaporeans are not all mean and unfeeling. If you had asked, most people would've given up their seats if they could. If you asked and no one gave up their seats, then you're in the right to complain.' Another chimed in, 'Just ask? 'May I have the seat? Thanks.' Telling your friends you can't stand long and expecting people to offer the seat is so paggro (passive-aggressive). Nobody knows what the sunflower lanyard is, just like you can't buy things here with AUD… you can request a lanyard at the MRT station office, it's for people with invisible disability.' A third user pointed out, 'Nobody can read your mind. Different countries have different cultures. You can't expect every country to be like Australia.' Despite some of the critical responses, a few users did validate her experience, pointing out that getting a seat on the MRT can be difficult even for the elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with visible or invisible disabilities. One shared, 'I am very heavily pregnant and people still fight me for seats. One young girl even sprinted over to take a seat directly in front of me while I was waiting for the person to get off the train. Welcome to Singapore.' Free lanyards for those who need a seat If you have an invisible medical condition and find it hard to stand during your commute, you can get a 'May I Have a Seat Please?' yellow lanyard or sticker for free at any Passenger Service Centre in MRT stations, bus interchanges, or TransitLink Ticket Offices. Read also: Daughter says her mum and sibling pushed her to give 10% of her salary to her estranged dad, who brought her 'so much trauma' for the sake of filial piety Featured image by freepik (for illustration purposes only)
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
'Ninja' aunty tailgates man out of MRT gantry to evade fare -- to mixed reactions
'Ninja' aunty tailgates man out of MRT gantry to evade fare -- to mixed reactions A woman was caught on camera "tailgating" a man to evade paying her train fare at Clementi MRT station. Stomper Lau Lau alerted Stomp to a video of the incident posted on Instagram and Facebook by Singapore Incidents. In the video, the woman can be seen walking closely behind a man at the gantry and slipping through without tapping her card - all without the man noticing. Some netizens cheered her on, with one commenting, "Good job aunty!" Another praised her for saving money: "Gotta respect the hustle." Others called her a "ninja". A commenter said: "I always see cars and motorcycles tailgating at car parks. This is one ninja aunty. The man in front also didn't notice; she sliced in like a razor." While many were entertained, not everyone saw it as a laughing matter. One netizen wrote: "We should not allow these people to take advantage of our transport system! Catch, fine, cane, and confiscate all their assets to redistribute among the lawful masses." A few turned their attention to the person behind the camera, questioning the suspicious timing of the recording. "Why were you taking a video of the aunty? Did you already know she was about to evade her fare?" Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
