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New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Police warn motorcycle convoys not to block traffic
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have issued a stern warning to motorcycle convoys against obstructing the movement of other vehicles on the road, or face legal action. Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (TEID)director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said those found guilty under Section 48 of the Road Transport Act 1987 could be fined between RM1,000 and RM5,000, face imprisonment of up to one year, or both. "Every group movement or convoy must be reported to TEID for coordination purposes, to ensure the safety of all road users," he said. "If a motorcycle convoy does not receive official security assistance from TEID, it must fully comply with all traffic regulations. The use of escorts or marshals to control traffic during convoy movements is strictly prohibited," he said in a statement today. A video clip showing a group of motorcyclists riding in convoy on the highway, escorted by several individuals wearing yellow safety vests, has recently gone viral. He said that the incident is believed to have taken place at KM 285 of the North-South Expressway, southbound, near Nilai, Negri Sembilan, involving a convoy travelling from Kuala Lumpur to the southern region of the country. He stressed that all road users must practice tolerance and consideration to ensure smooth traffic flow and mutual safety. "All slow-moving vehicles must keep to the left lane and avoid obstructing faster vehicles," he said. He also advised all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists, to cooperate and adhere to traffic rules on all types of roads, whether highways, state roads, or city streets.
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Reckless driving probe launched against StarMart bus driver
KULAI: Police have launched an investigation into a StarMart Express bus driver caught on video dangerously weaving through traffic and misusing the emergency lane along the North-South Expressway. Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the June 12 incident is under investigation. "The Kulai Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department opened an investigation paper under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act for reckless and dangerous driving. "The driver involved and the bus operator have already had their statements recorded to facilitate further investigations," he told NST. Under Section 42 those guilty could face a maximum jail term of five years and the maximum fine between RM5,000 to RM15,000 and also have their license suspended for a maximum of two years. It was reported that the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) has suspended the operating licence of StarMart Express Sdn Bhd for 30 days following a recent viral incident involving one of its drivers allegedly speeding and driving dangerously in the right lane. Apad said the vehicle permit for bus ALA 6666 will be revoked effective Aug 7. It said the company had failed to comply with several provisions under the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715), particularly those concerning driver conduct and road safety. "The driver's behaviour posed a serious risk to road users, and as a licence holder under Act 715, the operator must prioritise safety at all times. Apad also issued a stern warning to all public transport operators, saying it will not hesitate to take firm action against any company or licence holder found in breach of existing laws and regulations. The agency urged the public to report any misconduct or violations involving public transport services via the Transport Ministry complaint hotline at 1-800-88-7723 or WhatsApp at 019-290 7723.
The Star
09-06-2025
- The Star
Gerik bus crash: Taskforce established to investigate Gerik bus accident
GERIK: The police will set up a taskforce to probe the recent road accident involving a bus and another vehicle here, says Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri. The Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department director stated that the investigation team would be formed in collaboration with other technical teams. The team will include officers from the Road Transport Department, Land Public Transport Agency, Puspakom, Health Ministry, and Public Works Department. "We will set up a special technical team to assist in the investigation and complete the investigation paper as soon as possible so we can bring the driver to court. "I advise the public, if you have any information about this incident, please come forward to the police or relevant authorities to assist with the investigation. "Please do not just spread it on social media, as this will only add confusion and hinder our investigation," he told reporters at the Gerik hospital on Monday (June 9). When asked if the bus driver had any previous road traffic offences, Mohd Yusri said they were still at the initial stage of the investigation. "I can only say for now that we will complete the investigation paper and look into the matter thoroughly from all angles, so we can expedite the prosecution process in court smoothly and properly. "The team will try to obtain all relevant reports on the bus, its condition, the driver, and so on. That's all the information I can provide for now," he added. Mohd Yusri also urged the public to be more cautious while driving, especially during this festive period. "Today is the final day of Ops Lancar, and we want to ensure the safety of everyone returning home to arrive safely at their destinations or homes," he added.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Cops to set up task force to probe fatal Gerik crash
audreymd@ GERIK: Police will set up a task force comprising technical experts from various agencies to probe the fatal crash involving an express bus and an MPV, which killed 15 people here early this morning. Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the police-led task force would include experts from the Road Transport Department, the Land Public Transport Agency, Puspakom, the Chemistry Department, the Health Ministry, the Works Ministry, and the state Works Department. He said the team will support the police's probe into the accident. "(The team will) help complete the investigation papers as soon as possible so that we can bring the driver to court," he told reporters after visiting survivors at the Gerik Hospital. "To members of the public, if you have any information related to the accident, please come forward to the police to assist with the investigation. "Please avoid spreading information about the incident through social media or mass media as it can create confusion and interfere with the investigation." Asked if the driver had any previous traffic record, Yusri said the matter was still in the early stage of investigation. "We will be looking into all aspects: the driver's record, his background, his previous activities, and his employment history. "So far, I can only say that we will complete the investigation papers and examine the matter from every angle, to ensure the prosecution can proceed in court smoothly and effectively," he added. Asked on the ill-fated bus's maintenance record, Yusri said the task force would gather all necessary reports, including details about the bus, its condition, the driver, and more. "That is all the information I can share at this time," he said. Earlier, 14 UPSI students and a bus assistant were confirmed dead and seven others seriously injured when the bus they were travelling in overturned along Jalan Jeli-Gerik near Tasik Banding early this morning. The chartered bus was carrying 42 UPSI students who were travelling from Terengganu back to the university's campus in Tanjung Malim. Preliminary investigations indicate that the bus hit a Perodua Alza from behind before the driver lost control and the vehicle skidded off the road.
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New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Police appeal for witnesses in fatal Gerik bus crash
KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR: Police have urged those with information on the accident which claimed a bus and MPV along the East-West Highway (Jalan Raya Timur Barat), which has so far claimed 15 lives, to come forward. Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said their investigation into the accident would cover all angles. "Those with information on the case or had witnessed the incident should go to the nearest police station or contact the investigation officer to help with further investigations," he said when contacted today. Earlier today, federal police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing following the accident. Police were alerted to the incident at 1.25am today via the Gerik police district control centre before personnel were deployed to the scene. Yusri had said it was still too early to determine the exact focus of the investigation at this stage. He vowed a comprehensive investigation into the incident. Yusri also asked the public to avoid speculating on the cause of the accident, warning that this could hinder the investigation. He assured that further updates would be provided once investigators have gathered all relevant information and witness statements. Earlier this morning, 15 people were killed when the bus they were in collided with a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) along Jalan Jeli - Grik near Tasik Banding, Perak. A total of 33 people were injured. It is understood that the UPSI bus was travelling from Jerteh, Terengganu to the university's main campus. Firefighters had to cut open the rear section of the bus to extricate the victims. Federal police confirmed that an investigation is ongoing.
