Kuala Lampur, June 22 -- The recent LRT derailment in Kuala Lumpur was a reminder of how quickly public transport incidents can escalate. Fortunately, no passengers were injured, unlike the 2021 crash near KLCC that left around 200 people hurt.

The Ministry of Transport quickly promised stern action. In due course, procedures will lead to recommendations and possible penalties. The focus so far has been on recommendations and penalties. This differs from the approach often taken against smaller transport companies. A recent notice from APAD showed that 84 transport companies were notified of proposed enforcement actions, most expected to receive licence suspensions of one to two months. A licence suspension means the entire company is co...