Malaysian Authorities Demand Stricter Laws as Syndicated Cable Thefts Escalate on MRT Lines

Malaysian authorities have identified a surge in organized cable thefts along the MRT Kajang Line, exploiting existing legal leniency. This rise undermines public transport safety and infrastructure integrity, as thieves increasingly target live power cables amid soaring copper prices. Authorities are enhancing security like canine patrols and pushing for legislative reforms to impose harsher penalties and disrupt syndicates' operations.