KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today welcomed a RM5 million beautification project at the Masjid Jamek LRT station, saying the busy interchange should be more than a transit point and help drive economic activity and tourism in the capital.

Loke said the station, which serves thousands of commuters and sits close to historic attractions in the city, was an important gateway for both locals and tourists.

“Every ringgit spent must bring tangible benefits to the people. We want to ensure that the improvements go beyond making the station look beautiful, and genuinely improve comfort, safety and convenience for users.

“Public transport stations should not merely be places where passengers board and alight from trains, but should also become centres for community activities, commerce and tourism,” he said at the launch of the project today.