Jakarta, April 30 -- Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi apologized for her remarks following a train collision in Bekasi, West Java.

"I would like to sincerely apologize to the public, especially the victims and their families who may have felt hurt or uncomfortable due to my statement," she said in Jakarta on Wednesday.

Arifah was referring to her earlier suggestion regarding the placement of women-only carriages on commuter trains.

She clarified that the government prioritizes the safety of all passengers, regardless of gender.

"The government's priority is to ensure the best possible care for all victims, both those who died and those who were injured," she said.

She stressed that her rema...