Did you know? One Threads post about packed LRTs got the PM to tag Rapid KL and Loke
A Threads user complained about a packed Taipan LRT platform, and PM Anwar replied by ordering Rapid KL and Loke to act. Why there are fewer trains and Loke's plan.
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Ever waited for an LRT, watched it arrive, and found it too packed to get on? This week, a complaint just like that reached the Prime Minister himself.
What happened?
On Thursday, 29 October, Threads user @siti.anisahj shared photos of a crowded platform at Taipan LRT station (Kelana Jaya line) at 8:40am (SAYS).
She asked for more train carriages. According to The Star, she wrote:
"It is the same everyday, the roads are congested and the trains are packed."
In other words: drive and you're stuck in traffic, take the train and it's full. Every single day.
The PM replied and tagged 3 accounts
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim replied to the post, tagging @myrapidkl, @ministryoftransportmy and @lokesiewfook. According to The Star, he wrote:
"This happens frequently and certainly disrupts the daily routines of the people."
He added: "We must be more attentive and take action."
The PM's reply went viral. By midday on 30 October it had around 50,000 likes and nearly 2,900 reposts (The Star).
Why are the trains so packed?
According to Berita RTM, the root cause is fewer trains in operation, because of:
- Technical problems with the trains
- Maintenance that hasn't been completed
Fewer trains means lower service frequency. Passengers wait longer and stations get crowded, especially at peak hours.
Loke has responded: here's the plan
Today (31 October), Transport Minister Anthony Loke told reporters in Seremban what is being done (Berita RTM):
- Short term: Prasarana has been told to speed up maintenance so more trains can run, focusing on the LRT Kelana Jaya line
- Medium to long term: new trains will arrive in phases over 6 months to 2 years
- Target: one train every 3 minutes at peak hours
Loke said the first step is to make sure maintenance is completed more quickly.
Did you know?
The LRT Kelana Jaya line has no drivers. The trains run automatically. The control panel in the photo above is only used when a train has to be driven manually, for example in an emergency.
So when will it get better?
Under Loke's plan, the first change you're likely to notice is more trains once maintenance is done. But a full set of new trains could take up to 2 years.
In the meantime, some tips:
- Check Rapid KL's PULSE app before you leave for service updates
- Avoid the busiest peak if you can, for example by leaving 15 to 20 minutes earlier
- Walk to the ends of the platform, because the middle carriages are usually the most packed
Which line do you take every day, and how packed is it? Share your experience!
Sources
- The Star, Prompt action ordered on train overcrowding following commuter's social media plea (30 Oct 2026)
- SAYS, Anwar Tells Rapid KL & Anthony Loke To Address Daily Train Overcrowding After Online Plea (30 Oct 2026)
- Berita RTM, Prasarana diarah percepat selenggara tren, kurangkan kesesakan (31 Oct 2026)
- Malaysiakini, PM directs Rapid KL, MOT to promptly tackle worsening train overcrowding (30 Oct 2026)
