28-Year-Old Puan Tuty Sofia Is Malaysia's First Female BRT Captain!
Breaking the industry's male-dominated environment.
By Sheryll Paul — 07 Sep 2017, 01:23 PM
And her name is Puan Tuty Sofia
At 28 years old, she's broken the public transport sector's male stereotype.
"Thank you for being a role model for young girls out there who want to build a career in the public transportation industry," wrote Prasarana Malaysia's CEO, Azmi Abdul Aziz, in a Facebook post.
Prior to working for Prasarana, Puan Tuty was a taxi driver
She's also a mother to two kids, which she says is a struggle, considering she has to work both day and night shifts. However, she's grateful that her family understands her working conditions.
She admitted that she was quite nervous when she first started, but named her husband and kids as her biggest supporters.
Malaysia's public transport system is a largely male-dominated environment
Aziz wrote that Prasarana is committed to thoroughly including women in their organisation.
"We want to break the male-dominated stereotype in this industry by creating an inclusive environment in Prasarana where everyone, regardless of their gender, will thrive and succeed."
Congratulations to Puan Tuty!
If you find yourself on the Sunway BRT Line, don't forget to look out for her and say hi!