Wheelchair-Unfriendly Rapid KL Buses

At the Bangsar LRT Station. Datin Paduka Chew (in blue) is standing next to Christine Lee.Photo by Wuan. Barrier-Free and Accessible Transport Group (BEAT) consists of disabled persons who are concerned that no effort has been put into making public transport accessible in Malaysia, especially in Kuala Lumpur. With that in mind, BEAT Coordinator Christine … Continue reading “Wheelchair-Unfriendly Rapid KL Buses”

RapidKL And RapidPenang – Will Disabled Persons In Malaysia Ever Get To Ride in Public Buses?

Najib also said that the Transport Ministry was taking steps to address complaints by the disabled community that RapidKL and Rapid Penang buses were not disabled-friendly despite their earlier appeals. The Star – Thursday August 9, 2007: New, bigger LCCT to be built Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s statement concerning RapidKL and … Continue reading “RapidKL And RapidPenang – Will Disabled Persons In Malaysia Ever Get To Ride in Public Buses?”

RapidKL Fails To Launch Accessible Buses

Photo by Wuan. Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd or more commonly known as RapidKL is a subsidiary of Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (SPNB). In turn SPNB or better known as ‘Prasarana’, is the ultimate holding company under Ministry of Finance Incorporated. If RapidKL is a reflection of how Malaysia is being managed, we are … Continue reading “RapidKL Fails To Launch Accessible Buses”