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Malaysia's transport ministry is pushing through legislation to impose fines up to RM100,000 for railway cable theft, up from the current RM1,000, as the nation grapples with a dramatic surge in infrastructure crimes affecting rail networks nationwide.
Malaysia is strengthening railway asset protection through tougher laws and enforcement. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah revealed parliament will soon consider amendments imposing harsher penalties for cable theft and trespassing.
Kuala Lumpur police have documented a substantial reduction in cable theft cases during the opening five months of 2025, signalling success in law enforcement crackdowns targeting this persistent infrastructure crime.