KTMB hasn’t retrenched anyone, plans to hire more in future, says Wee


KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has not retrenched any of its 5,800 staff despite facing challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

"We have not implemented VSS (voluntary separation scheme) and based on plans, KTMB intends to increase its manpower from 5,800 to 7,200 personnel in the next five years.

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