In Parliament
Oral Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan to Parliamentary Question on The Incidences of Molestation on MRT Premises
2 October 2018
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Assoc Prof Daniel Goh Pei Siong asked the Minister for Transport whether incidences of molestation on MRT premises are treated as high priority for staff intervention when they are reported and what happened with the 12 September 2018 incident at Serangoon MRT station.
Reply by Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan:
1. On 12 September 2018 at around 11.30 pm, a female passenger alerted the staff at the Passenger Service Centre at Serangoon MRT station that she had been molested by a male commuter onboard the train and at the station. The staff informed the SBS Transit Operations Control Centre (OCC) and the Public Transport Security Command of the Singapore Police Force (TransCom) was alerted immediately. Their swift actions enabled the Police to subsequently arrest a male suspect. Investigations are ongoing.
2. We take a serious view towards all security incidents. The Land Transport Authority and the TransCom will continue to work closely with the Public Transport Operators to ensure the safety of our commuters.