ARAU – Police have received a report after a window on a Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) train coach was damaged while the train was travelling from Arau Station to Alor Setar on Thursday.
Arau District Police Chief Superintendent Ahmad Mohsin Md Rodi said they received a report on the incident at 12.30pm on Friday.
“Police are investigating the incident,” he said in a brief statement.
The incident went viral on social media platform Threads after several passengers claimed they heard a sudden loud noise resembling an explosion before noticing that the train window had been damaged.
Following the incident, KTMB confirmed that it had received a report of damage to a window on the left side of a train coach travelling towards Alor Setar.
In a statement posted on social media, KTMB said it was taking the incident seriously and conducting further investigations to identify the actual cause.
KTMB said repair work on the damaged window would be carried out to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort.
“KTMB reminds the public that any act of vandalism involving trains and railway assets can not only cause property damage but also potentially threaten passenger safety.
“KTMB will continue to monitor developments and take appropriate action based on the findings of further investigations,” the statement said.