Many Malaysians have taken to social media to express frustration after the LRT Kelana Jaya line reportedly experienced disruptions for two straight days during peak morning hours.
According to commuters, the breakdowns occurred during the busiest time of the day, when thousands were heading to work.
‘Left at 6.40am, reached office at 8.52am’
One commuter shared that they left home at 6.40am but only arrived at the office at 8.52am due to the delays.
“So damned tired everyday like this. LRT please improve your services. The excuses given don’t make sense anymore,” the user wrote.
Others said the trains and platforms were extremely crowded, with one claiming that a passenger fainted around 8.30am.
“There was someone who fainted around 8.30am at the LRT station. Two auxiliary police officers carried her out on a stretcher,” the comment read.
Netizens call for hybrid work to return
The situation has also sparked renewed calls for companies to implement hybrid working arrangements again.
“It’s time for companies to bring back WFH,” one netizen commented.
Another commuter claimed that breakdowns were already frequent last year, sharing that they once fell backwards when a train stopped suddenly and hit their head against a pole inside the coach.
“Ministers and top management go to work with drivers. We take public transport to save money but it keeps breaking down? Not all companies understand what it’s like when the train fails during peak hours,” the person wrote.
Concerns over ventilation and health risks
Some commuters also raised concerns about ventilation inside certain coaches, claiming there were trains without fans operating.
Others pointed out that the tightly packed conditions during rush hour could increase the risk of spreading communicable diseases.
Many are now hoping the issue receives attention from the authorities, as thousands of working-class Malaysians depend on the LRT daily to get to work on time.
