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The Sun
5 days ago
- 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.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
APAD revokes lorry firm's licence after FRU crash kills nine
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.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Apad revokes licence of lorry company involved in accident which killed nine FRU members
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 on Friday (May 30). Apad's investigation also found that the company failed to comply with the Industrial Code of Practice safety requirements, failed to ensure the global positioning system was functional and had expired, was carrying loads that violated the type of goods specified in the vehicle's permit and did not prioritise the safety of other road users. Apad emphasised that it would 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 to avoid undesirable incidents, which could then lead to license revocation," Apad said. In the 8.50am incident 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. – Bernama
New Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Late permit submission halts Smart Selangor bus service in Subang Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Bus services on five Smart Selangor routes in Subang Jaya were suspended after the operator failed to submit permit applications on time and did not meet key licensing conditions, the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) said. The suspension of routes SJ01 to SJ05 left commuters stranded. They were forced to rely on more expensive alternatives, sparking frustration over the prolonged disruption. APAD clarified that the disruption was not caused by processing delays, but by SKS Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd's late submission of applications, which were only received on April 25 and 26. "The applications were received late and processed within less than 14 working days, in accordance with our client charter," APAD said in a statement. The applications were tabled at the Licensing Committee (eJKP) meeting on May 8 and granted conditional approval, as several key requirements had not yet been met. "There were several criteria and conditions that had not yet been met by the applicant. Among them were non-compliance involving the installation of a Global Positioning System (GPS) and an unlicensed Letter of Conditional Approval," the agency said. As such, APAD issued a conditional offer and allowed the company time to rectify the issues before final approval could be granted. The operator fulfilled all outstanding conditions by May 15, and full approval was granted on May 22. "APAD wishes to emphasise that any non-compliance with the prescribed criteria and conditions may result in permit or licence applications being rejected," the agency added. It urged all operators to comply with licensing terms to avoid a negative impact on passengers who rely on public transport, and reaffirmed its commitment to transparent and efficient service delivery in line with Malaysia MADANI values.
Free Malaysia Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Inject funds to boost public mobility, say transport experts
Public transport facilities in rural areas must be improved to match those in urban areas, such as the MRT system, according to transport experts. PETALING JAYA : Strengthening Malaysia's fiscal and financial position offers an opportunity to revitalise public transport systems for long-term public benefit, says a transport consultant. Wan Agyl Wan Hassan, founder of transport think tank My Mobility Vision, said this effort requires long-term commitment, political courage and the ability to reprioritise fiscal allocations. He said many rural residents still relied heavily on private vehicles due to poor bus services, incomplete route coverage and neglected infrastructure. He said this restricted their mobility and limited access to economic and social opportunities. Wan Agyl Wan Hassan. 'Now is the right time to take bold steps — redirect targeted RON95 fuel subsidy savings into public transport and public mobility,' he told FMT. According to a 2023 report by the Land Public Transport Agency, more than 70% of Malaysians still depended on private vehicles for daily travel. A study by the Malaysia Institute of Transport last year found that only 30% of highway users were willing to switch to public transport — provided it is more accessible. In the 2025 budget, the government allocated funds to the transport ministry to improve public service quality and reduce living costs. About 44% of that funding went towards public transport subsidies, including land rail services and air transport. Gary Foong. Key initiatives included continued subsidies for the My50 (RM50 unlimited monthly travel pass) and Mutiara Pas (for Penang), with an allocation of RM226 million. These were expected to benefit more than 180,000 users in the Klang Valley and the north. Transport expert Gary Foong echoed Wan Agyl's view, urging a stronger shift from private vehicle use to public transport to ease traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang and Johor Bahru. 'This initiative also supports carbon emission reductions and promotes a more sustainable low-carbon economy,' he said. Rosli Azad Khan. Another transport expert, Rosli Azad Khan, also stressed the need to improve rural public transport using savings from targeted subsidies. 'Conduct thorough studies and analysis to ensure the aid truly benefits those in need,' he said.
