Stop provoking me, says Tajuddin after calls for him to resign

Noel Achariam Noel Achariam Updated 2 years ago · Published on 25 May 2021 1:50PM · 7 Comments

Prasarana Malaysia Bhd Tajuddin Abdul Rahman today panned his critics for ‘provoking’ him to resign following the head-on collision of two LRT trains last night. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 25, 2021.

PRASARANA Malaysia Bhd chairman Tajuddin Abdul Rahman today hit out at his critics for “provoking” him to resign following the head-on collision of two LRT trains last night.

His critics had panned him for his absence from the scene of the crash in Kuala Lumpur that left 213 injured, six in critical condition.

Tajuddin said he was in Subang, Selangor on company duty and only found out about the crash late.

“When I found out (about the accident), I made up my mind to come first thing in the morning. That’s how serious I am.

“Don’t try to provoke (me to resign). It’s not good. I don’t like all this. What’s the point,” he told reporters at the KLCC LRT station today.

Earlier today, the Public Transport Users Association (4PAM) urged Tajuddin to resign over the incident. 

4PAM chairman Ajit Johl said in a statement the chairman, a senior Umno politician, must step down with immediate effect.

Ajit said the accident was an extremely serious issue as 4PAM has been consistently voicing passenger safety and security for the past seven years.

Tajuddin said that despite his absence Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong and Prasarana CEO Norlia Noah were there.

“The most important thing is that we are taking care of the passengers,” he said.

“We are not neglecting our responsibilities.”

As for the condition of the LRT train driver, Tajuddin said he suffered minor injuries and is being treated and that investigators will be questioning him soon.

Two LRT trains collided on the underground stretch of the line between the KLCC and Kg Baru stations, resulting in minor injuries to 166 passengers and 47 with serious injuries.

Those who were slightly injured were sent to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital and several hospitals nearby.

The accident happened at 8.45pm in the tunnel between the Kg Baru and KLCC stations. One of the trains, being test-driven, only carried a driver.

Earlier today, Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa said six passengers involved in head-on collision are in critical condition, while three victims have been intubated.

Fifteen others are in a semi-critical state and 43 more suffered light injuries, Annuar said. – May 25, 2021.

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  • You just resign and get lost.. Useless and good for nothing Umno MPs.. You are just to prop up corrupted government

    Posted 2 years ago by DENGKI KE? · Reply

  • So our friend is more big shot than the transport minister! Maybe umno more big shot than MCA. Don't forget it was his company's trains causing the accidence. Someone has to knock him down for being so cocky and continue to have UMNO bossku mentality.

    Posted 2 years ago by WK T · Reply

  • He is like tin kosong, makes a lot of noise, all angin but no action.

    Posted 2 years ago by Justin Leno · Reply

  • One would not be wrong to assume that he wanted to avoid the hard and hectic part where he has to be on the ground immediately. However, he had a good night's rest, ample time to think of excuses for his absence and just pop over in the morning for the record. Cushy job, if you can get it.

    Posted 2 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

  • i, as a rakyat, believe that we are wasting good money employing you as the PRASARANA Malaysia Bhd chairman. If you have some pride in yourself, please step down.

    Posted 2 years ago by T E · Reply

  • Really no shame.

    Posted 2 years ago by Alison Teh · Reply

  • Stop awarding projects to your family

    Posted 2 years ago by Teruna Kelana · Reply