Those working under KTM Bhd (KTMB) will continue to work and maintain the 62 train sets acquired following the leasing deal with China, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister gave the assurance that no one in KTMB will lose their jobs due to the leasing deal between Malaysia and China.
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The Transport Minister gave the assurance that no one in KTMB will lose their jobs due to the leasing deal between Malaysia and China.
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00:00Regarding KTM, there are plans to lease trains. There is a concert from RUM about increasing KTM's operating costs while jeopardizing the jobs for local maintainers.
00:18Firstly, the cost is borne by the government. The cost of leasing is borne by the government. This is a contract from the government.
00:30So, if KTM is a government-owned company, it will receive a funding gap from the government if it is not sufficient.
00:36Secondly, in terms of maintenance and repair, we will take KTM into consideration.
00:47This is something that we have discussed before making a decision.
00:52So, there is nothing to be worried about by RUM. No one will lose their job.
00:57So, there is nothing to be worried about.
00:59This is to increase and strengthen KTM's services so that the services will be more accepted by the people.
01:07So, the problem now is that the people are complaining. KTM's services are not sufficient.
01:17This is why we have to take drastic action to increase the number of trains so that the services can be increased.