Two KTMB auxiliary police personnel wearing the high-tech helmets. – Photo by KTM Berhad/Facebook
KUCHING (Oct 14): KTM Berhad (KTMB) is currently testing temperature scanning helmets at its stations in the peninsula to spot people who could be having a fever due to the ever present threat of Covid-19.
The railway company said on its social media account yesterday that the helmets worn by its auxiliary police personnel were now being evaluated for their effectiveness and suitability.
“With the helmets, the auxiliary police personnel on patrol can detect passengers with symptoms via the high-tech device,” it said.
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KTMB said the helmets were in addition to the temperature scanners and hand sanitizers already provided at the stations as well as the sanitisation of trains to curb the spread of the virus.
“It is hoped that with these measures, it will raise the confidence of passengers in using KTMB’s service,” it said.
Temperature checks have now become the norm in public places in Malaysia, besides the wearing of masks and social distancing.
The country has seen a surge in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks with the majority of new cases in the peninsula and Sabah.