Traffic Congestions in Malaysia and the Lessons We Must Learn

Here’s sharing my recent article on the perennial traffic jam in Malaysia and how we can do better. Published by Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia on 22 July 2022.

Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things everywhere in the world. For better or worse, it has altered the social and economic aspects of life in unprecedented ways. But it has also allowed the time and space for nature to take a breather and heal - presenting us with inspiration and the opportunity to build back better. But if there is one conundrum that remains ever-present in the life of an urban Malaysian, it would be the insufferable traffic congestion. It did not only persist; it intensified.

When the city is not designed on a human scale, people have no choice but are forced to get around with their private vehicles. The big area of car parks that typically comes with the LRT/ MRT station is a visual demonstration of that. Commuters must drive their cars or ride their motorbikes to get on a train/bus, contributing to the traffic congestion.

Read more: https://th.boell.org/en/2022/07/22/traffic-malaysia