The newly-christened “Pudu Sentral” terminal was upgraded at a cost of RM52 million. — File pic
The prime minister said he had decided that a new name was needed as part of the station’s new image and “branding,” and that there have been requests from the public for a renaming.
“I had tweeted during sahur this morning that I would be visiting Pudu station... when I said I would be visiting Pudu, there were suggestions that the name be changed.
“After thinking about it, I have decided that Pudu station will be renamed Pudu Sentral,” Najib told reporters here.
The PM decided last year that the 35-year old bus terminal required an upgrade after a walkabout and feedback from the public, including bus and taxi companies.
The upgrade bill weighed in at RM52 million and work was completed this April 16.
“Overall, it’s very clean and so modern... it gives the impression that everything is [like] clockwork, spick and span.
“I even spoke to a German couple at this station; they said the new terminal feels like an airport,” Najib added.
The PM also conducted a quick walkabout and handed goodies to some of the people who were in the station.
Safety features have also undergone a major improvement, as the whole station will now be under 24-hour closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance as part of the government’s efforts to combat crime.
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