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The Sun
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
PBEM backs MOT's plan for driver database, speed limiters on heavy vehicles
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Express Bus Operators Association (PBEM) has expressed support for the Transport Ministry's (MOT) proposal to introduce a new driver database system and mandate the installation of speed limitation devices (SLD) on all heavy vehicles, including express and tour buses. PBEM chairman Mohamad Nazri Md Yusof said the database would help operators recruit better-qualified drivers by screening applicants based on clean employment and traffic records, while avoiding those with poor discipline or frequent offences. 'With this system, bus operators can reduce recruitment time and costs, monitor drivers more efficiently, and identify those needing further training. It will also enhance the company's reputation by helping to prevent accidents caused by driver negligence,' he said in a statement today. He added that PBEM strongly supports making SLD installation a mandatory operational requirement, complementing the existing GPS tracking systems. Mohamad Nazri noted that speeding remains a major cause of fatal road accidents, and the use of SLDs can serve as a critical safety measure. 'Installing SLDs in each bus' electronic control unit (ECU), with specifications that prevent tampering or deactivation, would effectively stop drivers from exceeding speed limits,' he said. Mohamad Nazri reaffirmed PBEM's commitment to supporting the government's efforts to improve public transport, especially in enhancing the safety of express bus operations. He also urged PBEM members not to focus solely on profits, but to prioritise the safety of passengers and drivers by strictly complying with all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing conditions.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
PBEM backs new driver database, speed limit devices
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Express Bus Operators Association (PBEM) has expressed support for the Transport Ministry's (MOT) proposal to introduce a new driver database system and mandate the installation of speed limitation devices (SLD) on all heavy vehicles, including express and tour buses. PBEM chairman Mohamad Nazri Md Yusof said the database would help operators recruit better-qualified drivers by screening applicants based on clean employment and traffic records, while avoiding those with poor discipline or frequent offences. 'With this system, bus operators can reduce recruitment time and costs, monitor drivers more efficiently, and identify those needing further training. It will also enhance the company's reputation by helping to prevent accidents caused by driver negligence,' he said in a statement today. He added that PBEM strongly supports making SLD installation a mandatory operational requirement, complementing the existing GPS tracking systems. Mohamad Nazri noted that speeding remains a major cause of fatal road accidents, and the use of SLDs can serve as a critical safety measure. 'Installing SLDs in each bus' electronic control unit (ECU), with specifications that prevent tampering or deactivation, would effectively stop drivers from exceeding speed limits,' he said. Mohamad Nazri reaffirmed PBEM's commitment to supporting the government's efforts to improve public transport, especially in enhancing the safety of express bus operations. He also urged PBEM members not to focus solely on profits, but to prioritise the safety of passengers and drivers by strictly complying with all relevant laws, regulations, and licensing conditions.
Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
FRU fatal crash: Lorry company owner to face court action
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will take action against the company. 13 Jun 2025 05:08pm Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will take action against the company. - Bernama photo SHAH ALAM - The owner of the lorry company linked to the fatal crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) vehicle on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam in Teluk Intan last month, will be taken to court. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will take action against the company. Anthony Loke - Bernama file photo "Firstly, the operator's licence has been revoked. Secondly, legal action will be taken against the company owner in court through JPJ,' he told reporters at a press conference after officiating the Speed Limitation Device (SLD) for commercial vehicles' implementation, at Scania (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Loke added that the families of the victims could also pursue civil action against the company, to seek damages and compensation. The tragic accident occurred at 8.54 am on May 13, when a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) lorry collided with a tipper lorry, which had allegedly veered into the opposite lane. The crash claimed the lives of nine FRU members, and left nine others injured. In another development, Loke said the decision to return the authority to regulate tourism transport, particularly involving tour buses, to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is subject to Cabinet approval and he has no objection to the move, noting that the matter has been raised over the past two years. "MOTAC had previously prepared a Cabinet Memorandum (MJM) and submitted it to the Ministry of Transport (MOT) even before the recent incident involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students,' Loke said. "I want to stress that this issue is not a response to the tragedy. I've told the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing that I have no objection to returning the regulatory authority, provided that the safety of sightseeing buses can be guaranteed. I'm more than happy to hand it back, but ultimately, the decision lies with the Cabinet,' he added. Last Wednesday, MOTAC, in a statement, called for the return of tourism transport regulatory authority to the ministry, following the fatal bus crash in Gerik, Perak, on Monday, which claimed the lives of 15 UPSI students. MOTAC described the tragedy not only as a devastating incident, but also exposed deep issues within in the current tourism transport safety system. Meanwhile, Loke said that the bus operators' association should inform the ministry and enforcement authorities, if they have any evidence or information regarding the alleged long-standing practice of leasing bus permits. He added that, if the association had cooperated by providing such information earlier, the government could have taken appropriate measures to address the issue, and possibly prevent the recent fatal accident. "Everyone is talking about permit leasing, but where is the evidence? The association should have assisted the MOT... they should have blacklisted or publicly exposed the company's actions, to help clean up the industry,' he said. In the early Monday morning incident, 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students were killed, when the bus they were travelling in overturned at KM53, East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik. - BERNAMA More Like This
Rakyat Post
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
Anthony Loke: Speed Limiters On Heavy Vehicles To Be Checked By JPJ From 1 October Onwards
Subscribe to our FREE The Speed Limitation Devices (SLD) on all heavy vehicles including tour and express buses, as well as goods vehicles exceeding 3,500kg must be checked and verified by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) starting from 1 October this year. According to a He explained that all heavy vehicles registered from 1 January, 2015 must acquire the SLD functionality verification and report from the vehicle manufacturer or producer, technical services recognised by JPJ, workshops recognised by JPJ, and an accredited certification body recognised by JPJ. SLD report must be renewed every two years Further detailing the exercise, Loke said ths SLD functionality verification and report document must be renewed every two years and brought to the Computerized Vehicle Inspection Service (Puspakom), and during the application or renewal of a permit with the Land and Public Transport Agency (APAD). He also stated that the report document must be present in the vehicles at all times, for enforcement purposes. Meanwhile, vehicles carrying goods (with a maximum weight exceeding 3,500kg) and passenger vehicles (carrying more than eight passengers and with a maximum weight exceeding 5,000kg) that were registered before 1 January, 2015 which have the SLD function available in its electronic control unit (ECU), activation of the device is compulsory. In regard to inspections at manufacturing plants, the transport minister said authorities will ensure that the speed limit set in the SLDs on all buses and heavy vehicles complies with the national speed limit, which is 90 kilometers per hour. An SLD is integrated with the vehicle's ECU, which manages the engine performance, communicating directly with the throttle and fuel injection systems. It constantly monitors the vehicle's speed using data from speed sensors. Once the vehicle reaches the set speed limit of 90 km/h, the SLD will automatically cut the throttle response and adjust the fuel supply and some systems modifying the engine's ignition timing. Loke also gave assurance that the SLDs are tamper-proof. The enforcement of SLDs comes after a series of fatal crashes that have happened this year Just a few days ago, a bus carrying students of University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) crashed. resulting in the deaths of 15 students, with 30 others injured. The bus driver claimed that the bus crashed due to a brake failure, while various media reported a few of the surviving students claiming that the driver was speeding. READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: On 13 May, a lorry carrying 18 Federal Reserve Unit personnel (riot police) crashed and claimed the lives of eight officers. Their vehicle collided with a stone-laden truck that reportedly experienced steering failure. READ MORE: The most recent fatal road accident happened yesterday morning (12 June) when a lorry carrying electronic goods To further prevent more deadly crashes, the Ministry of Transport will also establish a centralised database to monitor bus drivers with records of reckless or irresponsible driving, Malay Mail Loke said the system would encompass all categories of bus drivers – including express, tour, and other public transport operators – to ensure that only responsible individuals were entrusted with the safety of passengers. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: Operator's licence of tour bus company terminated, says Loke
SHAH ALAM: The tour bus company involved in the tragic crash in Gerik, Perak, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, has had its operator's licence terminated, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke. "First of all, the company's operator's licence has been terminated. Many people misunderstand and think we only revoked the permit for the vehicle," he said after a briefing on Speed Limitation Devices (SLD) for heavy vehicles at Scania Malaysia's factory in Bukit Jelutong Industrial Park today. Loke said that there is a distinction between a vehicle permit and an operator's licence, the former applies to individual vehicles, while the latter covers the entire company. Termination of the licence effectively grounds all vehicles under the company's operations. He said the same action was taken in the Teluk Intan crash involving a gravel lorry and a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck. "Firstly, the operator's licence was terminated. Secondly, we will take the owner of the company to court. This is a criminal case," said Loke. However, he added that the families of victims may also pursue civil proceedings for compensation. On Wednesday, Loke announced that all permits held by the tour bus company involved in the Gerik crash had been revoked with immediate effect following multiple breaches of permit conditions. He said the company had committed two major violations, leasing its operating permit to a third party, and failing to activate the vehicle's GPS tracking system.
