Kuala Lumpur: The Transport Ministry is working closely with all relevant parties to investigate the incident in which a visually impaired man was killed after reportedly falling onto the Titiwangsa LRT tracks and being hit by a train today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister Anthony Loke stated that he has directed a review and enhancement of safety measures at all train stations, with a focus on facilities for persons with disabilities (PwD). “The tragedy at Titiwangsa Station this morning, which claimed the life of a passenger, is deeply saddening. On behalf of the Transport Ministry (MOT), I extend my condolences to the victim’s family and those affected by this incident,” he said in a Facebook post.

Loke mentioned that Prasarana Malaysia Berhad will implement key measures to prevent similar incidents, including installing smart closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras capable of detecting high-risk behavior. In the long term, Prasarana plans to install Platform Screen Doors (PSD) across all LRT lines to enhance passenger safety.

He advised passengers requiring extra assistance, including PwD, to seek help from Prasarana staff or Auxiliary Police at stations to ensure their needs are properly attended to. Loke emphasized that passenger safety and well-being remain a top priority and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making public transport safer, more inclusive, and user-friendly for all Malaysians.

Earlier, Fire and Rescue Department operations commander Fadil Hesam Mohd stated that the Kuala Lumpur Operations Centre received an emergency call at around 8.38 am via the MERS-999 system reporting the discovery of a body at the station. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Health Ministry personnel.