IPOH: All public transportation services, including Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) and Prasarana trains, must continue operating as usual despite the ‘Himpunan Turun Anwar’ rally, instructs Anthony Loke.
In a Facebook post on Friday (July 25), the Transport Minister said the Madani Government upholds the right to peaceful assembly, including for those who oppose the government.
"We cannot return to an era that oppressed democracy, to the point of even shutting down Parliament.
"Importantly, our public transportation must continue operating to ensure the majority of the public can go about their weekend activities without being disrupted by the opposition rally,” he said.
Loke also urged rally participants to use public transport to help reduce traffic congestion.
The Himpunan Turun Anwar rally, organised by Perikatan Nasional, is expected to take place in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (July 26), calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Earlier, KTMB denied issuing any directive to close its Bank Negara Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur stations on July 26. This came in response to a notice circulating on social media ahead of the rally.
In a reply to a user’s comment on its official Facebook page today, KTMB clarified that there had been no official announcement from its management regarding such a move.
Meanwhile, the Transport Minister reminded commuters that the My50 Pass could now be renewed digitally via the Touch 'n Go app.
“For first-time visitors to the city, you can enjoy unlimited rides on LRT, MRT, BRT, Monorail, and Rapid Bus for a day using the MyCity Pass, which only costs RM6. This pass will also be digitised by the end of the year,” he added.
