PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 (Bernama) — The working licence of the trailer firm concerned within the deadly accident in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, might be suspended if it fails the audit or is discovered non-compliant with security laws, Transport Minister Anthony Loke mentioned.
He mentioned he had directed the Malaysian Institute of Street Security Analysis (MIROS) to conduct a direct and thorough investigation to find out the reason for the incident.
“It is a tragic and regrettable occasion that ought to by no means have occurred. Motion should be taken.
“The Land Public Transport Company (APAD), along with the Street Transport Division (JPJ), will conduct an audit of the corporate. In the event that they fail or are discovered non-compliant with security measures, their licence might be suspended,” he instructed a press convention after the closing of the Maritime Economics Workshop organised by the Malaysian Maritime Institute (MIMA) right here at present.
The accident, which came about yesterday on Jalan Bukit Tengah, claimed the lifetime of a 21-year-old girl and left a 25-year-old man critically injured after a container fell from a trailer, crushing two automobiles in a five-vehicle collision.
Loke added that the Transport Ministry is dedicated to a complete investigation, looking for to find out if the trigger stemmed from technical points, a faulty container, or negligence in securing it.
In the meantime, expressing disappointment over the driving force’s insensitive conduct, Loke mentioned, this morning, the person appeared in court docket and made a ‘V’ signal to the media, exhibiting no sympathy towards the sufferer’s household, who’re nonetheless mourning.
The motive force, a 51-year-old native, has been remanded for 4 days to assist investigations below Part 41(1) of the Street Transport Act 1987.
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