Morning commuter slam loud LRT audio ads, urging RapidKL to prioritise clear announcements over commercial messages.
FOR many Malaysians, the morning commute is a delicate balancing act — proof that the early bird doesn’t always get the worm without a little chaos along the way.
Commuters on public transport juggle sleep, coffee, and the rush of city life while boarding trains and buses that carry them through the day.
Even small frustrations, amid this daily rhythm, can quickly become the loudest part of the journey.
One user on X recently complained about the loud audio advertisements on RapidKL’s LRT — a concern that quickly resonated with fellow passengers, many of whom say the public address system should focus only on essential announcements.
The issue was raised by @chiayitay, who wrote: “Salam @askrapidkl. Regarding adverts on the LRT — could you lower the volume? Tone down the overly cheerful voice?
“It’s so loud that even with noise-cancelling headphones, you can still hear it. Thank you. Sincerely, An ordinary worker hoping for a peaceful early morning commute,” she lamented.
The post quickly gained attention online.
@kimminschim said, “What I can’t stand is how the audio ads are so loud, but you can’t hear a single word when they make announcements. Everything is garbled.”
@EncikSood added, “And then you nearly have a minor heart attack because the announcement suddenly blasts at full volume.”
Other commuters questioned why advertising audio is even broadcast.
@ErnestOnPT wrote, “Arguably, RapidKL should ditch audio-based advertising and keep the PA system strictly for next-station announcements. The train is already loud enough — any ad audio just gets drowned out anyway.”
@HaziqJazz echoed the sentiment, saying, “People just want to sit quietly. It’s already crowded and noisy, and then you add your adverts on top — it’s overstimulating for the ears.”
While some suggested buying better headphones, the overall message was clear: for many morning commuters, clarity and calm should take priority over commercial messages on public transport.
