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Why Train Cable Theft Costs Millions in Service Delays

If you've ever thought about walking on train tracks or messing with railway equipment, you might want to think twice. The government is currently working on new laws to hit trespassers and cable thieves with much heavier penalties . Fines are set to skyrocket Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah shared that the government plans…

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If you've ever thought about walking on train tracks or messing with railway equipment, you might want to think twice. The government is currently working on new laws to hit trespassers and cable thieves with much heavier penalties .

Fines are set to skyrocket

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah shared that the government plans to increase the maximum fine for these offences to RM100,000 .

Right now, the fine is only RM1,000. Officials believe this is way too low, especially considering how much damage these crimes cause to our train services and public safety .

Why the change?

Cable theft has become a major headache. It has caused millions of ringgit in losses for KTMB, Prasarana, and the ECRL project .

Beyond the money, these crimes are dangerous. They lead to constant service delays and put passengers at risk .

Security is getting a major upgrade

Authorities aren't just waiting for the new laws to take effect. KTMB is already beefing up security on the ground:

  • More eyes: They are installing over 1,000 CCTV cameras along the tracks .
  • 24⁄7 patrols: Auxiliary police are now patrolling on scrambler motorcycles around the clock .
  • High-tech monitoring: They are using AI-powered drones and sensors to keep a closer watch on the tracks and stop thieves in their tracks .