Malaysians are showing gratitude for our local train services following the circulation of a video showcasing a train station in Los Angeles in the United States of America (US).
In a video shared on Sunday, January 21st, TikTok user @hamalsiren recounted his experience of using the LA Metro in an underground station.
Photo via TikTok (@hamalsiren)
The 25-second clip depicts a disheveled train station strewn with trash, with homeless individuals sleeping on both the floor and seats. The video also captures a man vomiting near a bench cluttered with clothing, believed to belong to homeless individuals.
Upon boarding the train, @hamalsiren observes numerous commuters occupying more than one seat, highlighting in the caption, "The coach is smelly due to homeless people sleeping here."
As of the current writing, the video has amassed over 220,000 views and 8,200 likes.
In response to the unsanitary conditions witnessed at the Los Angeles train station, many Malaysians expressed appreciation for our well-maintained local Light Rapid Transit (LRT) and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines operated by Prasarana.
"Actually, we Malaysians should be proud. Our public transportation system is cleaner," remarked one netizen, while another added, "We Malaysians must be grateful for what we have."
A TikTok user humorously dismissed the notion of Malaysia needing to model its progress and cleanliness after Western nations, suggesting that these countries face more severe issues than Malaysia.
"I'll not complain about LRT and MRT anymore," shared another TikTok user.
Meanwhile, numerous netizens expressed their gratitude for living in Malaysia.
In case you didn’t know, the LA Metro is grappling with an increase in crime rates and a decline in ridership, especially after the pandemic. According to the Los Angeles Times, violent crimes on the metro service rose by 72% in the beginning of 2022, with only 11% of riders feeling safe taking the train at night.
To address these challenges, LA Metro allocated over a hundred million dollars to tackle both the crime rate and homelessness.
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