THE Transport Ministry is still waiting for a report from experts and engineers regarding the LRT line near the Bandaraya station that suffered structural damage yesterday.

Its minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the report will provide an overview of the extent to which the damage to the structure affects safety.

“We are still waiting for a report from experts to find out if it is safe for us to resume operations.

“Let’s give space for the engineers to look into the strength of the structure. Our priority is that safety comes first,” he said.

He was met by reporters while accompanying Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia’s Chinese New Year open house at Wisma Chinese Chamber, Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur today.

Yesterday, the LRT service on the Ampang route was reported to be delayed due to a problem with the track alignment near the Bandaraya station, in addition to structural damage to the flyover in the area, believed to be due to construction works nearby.

Asked about the expected resumption of services on the Ampang line, Loke could not give a definite answer.

“Once the report is received, we will make a decision on how to mitigate (the issue), and further announcements will probably be made in a day or two,” he said.

He added affected users are advised to plan their journeys on Monday.

“I understand that it causes disruption to many passengers, but I also hope the passengers understand that it is not that we want to close the station, we need to prioritise the safety of the train and the passengers,” he said. – Bernama, January 28, 2023.