Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) recently seized the opportunity to mix humour with a public service announcement, and Malaysians are loving it.
In a playful yet pointed Facebook post, KTMB shared an illustration resembling the now-infamous couple from the Coldplay concert the CEO caught on the big screen, cosying up with the head of HR. But instead of a concert venue, the couple is shown cuddling inside a train carriage, drawing a clear parallel to the viral incident that had the internet buzzing.
Their witty caption read:
"Please avoid inappropriate behaviour in the train. Remember, your every move might just be caught on camera.
It's enough to show your partner how romantic you are; no need to put on a public display. Yes, that includes inside the train."
Although the post was dripping with cheeky humour, KTMB didn't miss the chance to underline a serious message. They reminded commuters that under Section 200 of the Land Public Transport Act 2010, behaving inappropriately on public transport could land you with a fine of up to RM1,000, up to 3 months in jail, or both.
The post quickly made waves online, with netizens flooding the comments with laughter, memes, and praise for KTMB's creative approach.
By cleverly tapping into a trending pop culture moment, KTMB not only entertained but also reinforced an important point: public transport isn't the place for public affection, especially when cameras (and laws) are watching.
