Karen Lai from the Women’s Centre for Change says public transport providers should explore other long-term approaches to provide a safer environment for female commuters.
Karen Lai from the Women’s Centre for Change says the women-only coach idea is a ‘low-hanging fruit’ that many countries have adopted because it has a relatively low implementation cost.
“Malaysian women, to a certain extent, do not feel safe when they’re out in public, especially on public transport where it’s very crowded during certain hours.” However, Karen Lai from the Women’s Centre for Change remained sceptical about whether the initiative would be successful. They suggested creating a “fast” and “easy” mechanism for people to report cases of harassment, whether it be a helpline, mobile app, or an emergency button on trains and buses.
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