KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said his ministry is intensifying efforts to improve public transport and walkability here.
He said bus stops in the capital lack proper infrastructure, some with only one pole.
”We aim to upgrade these to proper bus stands, and have requested locations for this purpose with intention to collaborate with the private sector,” he said after the Cabinet committee meeting on road safety and congestion at the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre here today.
Loke said his ministry is encouraging local councils to collaborate with the private sector, offering advertising rights to firms willing to sponsor bus stands.
“Once we have bus stops and stands in place, bus usage will undoubtedly increase.
“Additionally, we are expanding the number of buses and planning to adopt electric vehicles in the coming years,” he said.
Meanwhile, Loke said the Malaysian government remains steadfast to continuing legal action at the International Court of Justice in the Netherlands against those responsible for the tragedy of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
July 17 marks the 10th anniversary of MH17 being shot down in Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 passengers and crew, including 80 children.
— Bernama
