Interest groups emphasize the importance of enhancing public transportation in the Klang Valley to alleviate the financial burden on individuals coping with soaring living expenses. They advocate for measures such as expanding affordable housing near transit hubs, improving service reliability, and addressing last-mile connectivity challenges to mitigate urban poverty.
PETALING JAYA: With the surging cost of living in the Klang Valley, interest groups say improving the public transport system is important to help people cope with their transport expenses.
The Klang Valley, which is Malaysia’s economic and administrative hub, attracts businesses, industries, and work opportunities, she said. “Fomca recommends integrated transit solutions with seamless connections between modes like buses, trains, and last-mile options like e-scooters, bicycles, and shuttle services.
She called for transit-oriented development to reduce car reliance and inmpovements in public transport, including enhanced last-mile connectivity and subsidised commuter passes. Foo said the higher living costs in the Klang Valley were due to limited land which increases property prices, while poor public transport necessitates costly car ownership.
Foo noted that efforts to combat urban poverty in the Klang Valley have shown progress, but said they need further improvement.
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