This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on March 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026FEW would contend that public transport should be run purely to maximise profit. To achieve sustainability, the company must increase ridership, spreading fixed costs over more passengers and thereby reducing its deficits. The improvement in reliability of Prasarana’s services over the past five years has contributed to rising ridership, he notes. Amir points out that even Singapore’s public transport system is not immune to disruption. With accumulated losses continuing to mount, more fundamental questions arise over how Malaysia funds public transport, especially as the government aims for a 40% public transport modal share by 2030.

Source: The Edge Markets March 10, 2026 07:04 UTC