Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi apologized for her remarks following a train collision in Bekasi, West Java.”I would like to sincerely apologize to the public, especially the victims and their families who may have felt hurt or uncomfortable due to my statement,” she said in Jakarta on Wednesday.Arifah was referring to her earlier suggestion regarding the placement of women-only carriages on commuter trains.She clarified that the government prioritizes the safety of all passengers, regardless of gender.”The government's priority is to ensure the best possible care for all victims, both those who died and those who were injured,” she said.She stressed that her remarks were not intended to disregard the safety of other passengers.”I had no intention of ignoring the safety of other passengers. In times of grief like this, our focus should be on safety, handling the victims, and showing empathy to affected families,” Arifah said.The minister also assured that the government continues to handle the incident while ensuring the rights of victims and their families are fulfilled.She added that her ministry is committed to providing psychological assistance, protection, and necessary support, particularly for children and families affected by the tragedy.Arifah also called on all stakeholders to focus on assisting victims and improving transport safety to prevent similar incidents in the future.According to authorities, 16 people were killed in the April 27 train collision.