Summary
- Unknown object shatters window of Padang Besar-Butterworth train.
- Affected carriage evacuated, causing 21-minute delay.
- Offenders could face RM25,000 fine or 10 years’ imprisonment.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 2 — Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has confirmed that vandalism caused a window to shatter on a Northern Komuter train travelling.
From Padang Besar to Butterworth on October 29. An unidentified object struck the second carriage around 6pm, prompting staff to evacuate the affected coach.
The train resumed its journey at 6.21pm after a 21-minute delay, while the damaged train was sent for inspection.
KTMB said police would investigate the incident, warning that throwing objects at moving trains carries penalties of up to RM25,000 or 10 years’ imprisonment.
