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New Straits Times
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- Automotive
- New Straits Times
RTD to audit 500 bus, lorry operators starting Monday
BUTTERWORTH: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will audit 500 public service vehicle (PSV) and goods commercial vehicle operators deemed high-risk under its special enforcement strategy, "RTD Inspection and Safety Audit" (JISA), starting Monday. RTD director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the identified high-risk operators include 300 lorries, 100 tour buses and 100 express buses. He said operators with outstanding summonses were identified through lists compiled by the RTD and the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad). He said the main focus of the special operation is to assess companies' compliance with safety aspects, vehicle maintenance, driver management, and records under the Road Transport Act 1987 and related regulations. "The enforcement of the JISA special operation involves inspection reports and safety audits focusing on compliance with the Industry Code of Practice (ICOP) concerning safety in the transport industry. "It also allows for the checking and resolution of outstanding summonses by vehicle owners and drivers, as well as compliance with vehicle technical specifications," he told reporters after the MyLesen B2 Driving Licence handover ceremony here today. Aedy Fadly said the audit was initiated following the bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on June 9, along with several other recent accidents involving heavy vehicles. He said RTD would take strict action against any operators found violating regulations or neglecting safety, including issuing offence notices, suspending or revoking vocational driving licences (PSV/GDL), or operator licences. "This measure is part of RTD's ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and further strengthen the integrity of the national transport system," he added.
New Straits Times
10-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Experts urge stricter seat belt enforcement after fatal bus accident
KUALA LUMPUR: The tragedy that claimed the lives of 15 students at Km53 of the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early Monday morning, highlights lapses in law enforcement and the careless attitude of some public transport operators who appear to take passenger safety for granted. Although it was made mandatory in 2020 for new express buses and sightseeing buses to install seat belts for all passengers, after almost five years, the regulation appears to be largely ineffective, with little to no real impact. Although a thorough investigation into the tragic incident is underway by a newly established special task force, experts also view the failure to enforce existing laws as a serious concern, highlighting the urgent need to improve passenger safety. Commenting on this, Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said many buses still do not comply with the seat belt requirement. "When an accident occurs, passengers are thrown out of the bus due to not wearing seat belts. This demonstrates the careless attitude of public transport operators, who appear to disregard the safety of passengers. "So I see this issue involving the failure to enforce the law. It is very important to implement and enforce measures to reduce the impact of fatal accidents," he told Bernama. Meanwhile, Malaysian Road and Transport Safety Association president Md Hairolazaman Muhamed Nor said his organisation also emphasised the importance of monitoring seat belt installation in all buses. "This action will encourage more bus operators to follow the regulations set by the Industry Code of Practice (ICOP) Safety Training and the Road Transport Department," he said. Hairolazaman said the installation of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and cameras installed in buses can monitor passenger compliance with seat belt usage throughout the journey. Sharing the same view, Universiti Putra Malaysia Road Safety Research Centre head Associate Professor Dr Law Teik Hua said bus operators can no longer take lightly the provision of seat belts in passenger seats. "It is mandatory to have a seat belt in every seat in the bus. So the parties involved must find a way to ensure that passengers use the seat belt, for example, a seat belt with an 'alarm'. "If not worn (the seat belt), it will sound and warn the bus driver to ensure that passengers comply with the rules," he explained. In the accident that occurred between 12.30 and 1am, 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) died after the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to Tanjung Malim, Perak overturned after being involved in an accident with a multi-purpose vehicle. The accident also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and attendant, as well as the driver and three passengers of a Perodua Alza. – BERNAMA
Daily Express
10-06-2025
- Daily Express
Make wearing seat belts mandatory in buses
Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 10, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The accident also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and attendant, as well as the driver and three passengers of a Perodua Alza. - Bernama pic Kuala Lumpur: The tragedy that claimed 15 lives at KM53, of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early Monday morning, clearly indicated the laxity of law enforcement and the careless attitude of public transport operators who take passenger safety for granted. Although it is mandatory to install and wear seat belts for all passengers of new express buses and sightseeing buses starting in 2020, after almost five years, the regulation appears to be largely ineffective, with little to no real impact. Advertisement In fact, in the tragedy early yesterday morning, some victims were reported to have been thrown out, thus becoming a stark reminder that the safety of lives cannot be compromised. Although a thorough investigation into the tragic incident is being conducted through a newly established special task force, experts also view the failure of enforcement to implement existing laws as a matter of serious concern, furthering the need to improve passenger safety. Commenting on this, Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye stated that many buses still do not comply with the seat belt requirement. 'When an accident occurs, of course passengers are thrown out of the bus due to not wearing seat belts. This demonstrates the careless attitude of public transport operators, who appear to disregard the safety of passengers. 'So I see this issue involving the failure to enforce the law. It is very important to implement and enforce to reduce the impact of fatal accidents,' he told Bernama. Meanwhile, Malaysian Road and Transport Safety Association president Md Hairolazaman Muhamed Nor said his party also emphasised monitoring the installation of seat belts in every bus. 'This action can encourage more bus operators to follow the regulations set by the Industry Code of Practice (ICOP) Safety Training and the Road Transport Department,' he said. Explaining further, Md Hairolazaman said the installation of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and cameras installed in buses can monitor passengers to always wear seat belts throughout the journey. Sharing the same view, Universiti Putra Malaysia Road Safety Research Centre head Assoc. Prof. Dr Law Teik Hua said bus operators can no longer take lightly the provision of seat belt in passenger seats which are safety-related. 'It is mandatory to have a seat belt in every seat in the bus. So the parties involved must find a way to ensure that passengers use the seat belt, for example, a seat belt with an 'alarm'. 'If not worn (the seat belt), it will sound and warn the bus driver to ensure that passengers comply with the rules,' he explained. In the accident that occurred between 12.30 and 1 am, 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) died after the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to Tanjung Malim, Perak overturned after being involved in an accident with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at JRTB, near Tasik Banding, Perak. The accident also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and attendant, as well as the driver and three passengers of a Perodua Alza. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
10-06-2025
- The Sun
Make wearing seat belts mandatory in buses
KUALA LUMPUR: The tragedy that claimed 15 lives at KM53, of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early Monday morning, clearly indicated the laxity of law enforcement and the careless attitude of public transport operators who take passenger safety for granted. Although it is mandatory to install and wear seat belts for all passengers of new express buses and sightseeing buses starting in 2020, after almost five years, the regulation appears to be largely ineffective, with little to no real impact. In fact, in the tragedy early yesterday morning, some victims were reported to have been thrown out, thus becoming a stark reminder that the safety of lives cannot be compromised. Although a thorough investigation into the tragic incident is being conducted through a newly established special task force, experts also view the failure of enforcement to implement existing laws as a matter of serious concern, furthering the need to improve passenger safety. ALSO READ: Safety, improvement of East-West Highway to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow- Loke Commenting on this, Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye stated that many buses still do not comply with the seat belt requirement. 'When an accident occurs, of course passengers are thrown out of the bus due to not wearing seat belts. This demonstrates the careless attitude of public transport operators, who appear to disregard the safety of passengers. 'So I see this issue involving the failure to enforce the law. It is very important to implement and enforce to reduce the impact of fatal accidents,' he told Bernama. Meanwhile, Malaysian Road and Transport Safety Association president Md Hairolazaman Muhamed Nor said his party also emphasised monitoring the installation of seat belts in every bus. ALSO READ: UPSI bus tragedy probe still in early stage - Ayob Khan 'This action can encourage more bus operators to follow the regulations set by the Industry Code of Practice (ICOP) Safety Training and the Road Transport Department,' he said. Explaining further, Md Hairolazaman said the installation of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and cameras installed in buses can monitor passengers to always wear seat belts throughout the journey. Sharing the same view, Universiti Putra Malaysia Road Safety Research Centre head Assoc. Prof. Dr Law Teik Hua said bus operators can no longer take lightly the provision of seat belt in passenger seats which are safety-related. 'It is mandatory to have a seat belt in every seat in the bus. So the parties involved must find a way to ensure that passengers use the seat belt, for example, a seat belt with an 'alarm'. ALSO READ: UPSI bus crash driver had 18 outstanding traffic violations: Police 'If not worn (the seat belt), it will sound and warn the bus driver to ensure that passengers comply with the rules,' he explained. In the accident that occurred between 12.30 and 1 am, 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) died after the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to Tanjung Malim, Perak overturned after being involved in an accident with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at JRTB, near Tasik Banding, Perak. The accident also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and attendant, as well as the driver and three passengers of a Perodua Alza.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
APAD revokes licence of lorry company involved in fatal accident that killed nine FRU personnel
PUTRAJAYA: The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has revoked the licence of the operator of the stone-laden lorry company involved in an accident that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel on Jalan Chikus - Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, on May 13. The revocation of Tashveen Trading's operator license is effective May 29, 2025. 'With the revocation of the operator's license, the company is not permitted to operate or provide any services using any vehicles licensed under that operator's license,' APAD stated in a press release today. APAD's investigation also found that the company failed to comply with the Industrial Code of Practice (ICOP) safety requirements, failed to ensure the Global Positioning System (GPS) was functional and had expired, was carrying loads that violated the type of goods specified in the vehicle's permit, and did not prioritize the safety of other road users. APAD wants to emphasize its stance that it will never compromise on any dangerous driving offences by public land transport vehicles that cause accidents and can threaten the safety of road users. 'APAD also wishes to advise all licensed operators to comply with the license conditions set from time to time to avoid undesirable incidents, which could then lead to license revocation,' APAD said. In the incident at 8:50 am on May 13, an FRU lorry carrying 18 personnel from Unit 5, based in Sungai Senam, Ipoh, was involved in a collision with a stone-laden lorry while on its way back after completing duties for the Chitrapournami celebration in Teluk Intan. The accident also resulted in two serious injuries and seven other injuries.
