PUTRAJAYA 16 March 2026 (The Capital Post)- The Transport Ministry has proposed amendments to existing laws to impose stricter penalties on individuals involved in cable theft affecting the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the proposal has been submitted to the Home Ministry, stressing that cable theft should not be treated as a normal theft offence due to its potential impact on public safety and the reliability of the country’s public transport network.
He explained that stolen cables could disrupt operations and even lead to accidents within the public transport system, making the offence a serious threat to commuters and infrastructure.
Loke also revealed that discussions on strengthening legal action against cable theft had previously been held with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail last December, with further action now expected from the Home Ministry.
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Recent incidents of cable theft involving the MRT Putrajaya Line have caused service disruptions, affecting thousands of passengers who rely on the rail service for their daily commute.
Police recently arrested four suspects believed to be involved in a cable theft case near the Sri Damansara Barat MRT station following a joint intelligence and surveillance operation conducted by the Prasarana Police Assistance Unit and Selangor police.
The theft, which occurred on March 3, reportedly disrupted operations on the MRT Putrajaya Line for three days and caused inconvenience to many public transport users.-The Capital Post
