Prasarana's train wreck of a press conference sparks more outrage
Jerrica · May 25, 2021 10:16 PM
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Since the harrowing head-on LRT collision on the Kelana Jaya Line, Prasarana is already in hot soup for calling the crash an ‘incident’ and downplaying the seriousness of the situation. But their situation did not improve as social media is outraged by Chairman Tajuddin Abdul Rahman's lackadaisical attitude during the press conference.
Ketahuilah nyawa kita tidak ada nilai kepada mereka. Kecederaan yang dialami oleh 64 penumpang semalam dipandang enteng.
Nak cakap tentang trauma yang dialami penumpang yang tiada kecederaan fizikal? Hah, lagilah dia tak faham. https://t.co/Nl2Jyriv73
Tajuddin was notably absent on the night of the train crash as rescue teams worked to evacuate 213 injured passengers. As of this morning, 6 of the passengers have been reported to be in critical condition and receiving treatment in ICU.
The foreign correspondent from Phoenix TV China asked a good question about the concerns that there are many Covid-19 patients who are receiving treatment, and at the same time making sure that the victims from the train incident are safe as well. pic.twitter.com/xvqmySMxxV
When calls from the public and even the Public Transport Users Association (4PAM) called for Tajuddin’s resignation over the incident, the Pasir Salak MP had brushed off accusations stating that all the relevant authorities were already present and he was not needed there.
“The minister (transport minister Wee Ka Siong) and CEO (Prasarana CEO Norlia Noah) were there. Everyone was there. So just relax. The most important thing is that we are taking care of the passengers and the LRT service.”
"I was supposed to get my second dose today, you know? So, I made up my mind to come here the first thing in the morning. Tau the first thing in the morning? Tau cakap omputeh?"
What an asshole. Berbaloi ke asshole mcm ni dapat vaksin lebih awal? https://t.co/kj8hfWcbEY
He told media that he was informed “a little late” hence he decided to go to the site “first thing in the morning” instead. He also reasoned that he was scheduled to receive his second Covid-19 vaccine dose on the following day and he needed to prepare for the session.
It didn’t help that when Tajuddin was asked about the alleged photos of LRT passengers not complying with physical distancing, the MP had answered that the photos were possibly taken before the stricter MCO SOPs were imposed.
He even accused reporters of over sensationalising things and provoking him during the press conference.
Social media users have since fired up Twitter-verse with more accusations of Tajuddin, calling him out for his lack of empathy, manners, and his professionalism with handling reporters.
The latest on the LRT crash
Meanwhile, Prasarana has announced that they will be giving out RM 1,000 as compensation to the affected victims. The company will also be paying for their medical bills and loss of income (if any).
Of course, this too did not earn the company any praises as Malaysians felt that they could have done more.
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