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Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Gerik crash: Transport Ministry probes claim by bus driver of malfunction brake system
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this could be determined through mechanical tests carried out on the vehicle's brake system. 12 Jun 2025 05:47pm Transport Minister Anthony Loke examines the condition of the bus involved in the accident involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students at the Gerik District Police Headquarters (IPD) compound today. - Photo by Bernama GERIK - The Transport Ministry, through the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) is investigating the brake system of the bus involved in the crash here last Monday that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this followed an allegation by the bus driver that the vehicle had a brake problem. He said this could be determined through mechanical tests carried out on the vehicle's brake system. "A detailed investigation is being conducted. We cannot just accept what the driver said on the surface. The technical report may be ready in a day or two and we will be able to prove it," he said when met after visiting the site of the crash on the Gerik-Jeli East West Highway (JRTB) here, today. Transport Minister Anthony Loke examines the condition of the bus involved in the accident involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students at the Gerik District Police Headquarters (IPD) compound today. - Photo by Bernama Loke said besides conducting a thorough investigation into the driver and road factors, the ministry will work together with the Ministry of Works (KKR) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to carry out several studies, including night driving simulations, aimed at proposing improvements to the JRTB. "The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. Whether it is because of the road condition or the driver, we are investigating," he said. Earlier, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who also visited the site of the crash, said that the ministry is preparing a report on the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) which aims to facilitate maintenance and paving work on JRTB. - BERNAMA
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
MOT probes claim by bus driver of malfunction brake system
GERIK: The Ministry of Transport (MOT), through the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM), is investigating the brake system of the bus involved in the crash here last Monday that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this followed an allegation by the bus driver that the vehicle had a brake problem. He said this could be determined through mechanical tests carried out on the vehicle's brake system. 'A detailed investigation is being conducted. We cannot just accept what the driver said on the surface. The technical report may be ready in a day or two and we will be able to prove it,' he said when met after visiting the site of the crash on the Gerik-Jeli East West Highway (JRTB) here today Loke said besides conducting a thorough investigation into the driver and road factors, the ministry will work together with the Ministry of Works (KKR) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to carry out several studies, including night driving simulations, aimed at proposing improvements to the JRTB. 'The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. Whether it is because of the road condition or the driver, we are investigating,' he said. Earlier, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who also visited the site of the crash, said that the ministry is preparing a report on the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) which aims to facilitate maintenance and paving work on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB).
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Gerik Crash: MOT probes claim by bus driver of malfunction brake system
GERIK: The Ministry of Transport (MOT), through the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (PUSPAKOM), is investigating the brake system of the bus involved in the crash here last Monday that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said this followed an allegation by the bus driver that the vehicle had a brake problem. He said this could be determined through mechanical tests carried out on the vehicle's brake system. 'A detailed investigation is being conducted. We cannot just accept what the driver said on the surface. The technical report may be ready in a day or two and we will be able to prove it,' he said when met after visiting the site of the crash on the Gerik-Jeli East West Highway (JRTB) here today Loke said besides conducting a thorough investigation into the driver and road factors, the ministry will work together with the Ministry of Works (KKR) and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) to carry out several studies, including night driving simulations, aimed at proposing improvements to the JRTB. 'The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. Whether it is because of the road condition or the driver, we are investigating,' he said. Earlier, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who also visited the site of the crash, said that the ministry is preparing a report on the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) which aims to facilitate maintenance and paving work on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB).
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
KKR preparing PCA report to facilitate maintenance, paving work on Gerik-Jeli JRTB
GERIK: The Ministry of Works (KKR) is in the midst of preparing a report on the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA), which aims to facilitate maintenance and paving work on the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) slated to be carried out soon. Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the PCA involves the use of technologies such as multi laser profiler, falling weight deflectometer, dynamic cone penetrometer and trial pit. 'The PCA began on March 13 and was completed on May 13. We are doing this (PCA) according to the latest, modern and internationally applicable methods. 'However, all the facilities or methods used depend on the allocations given, especially in building and repairing roads,' he told reporters today after checking out the location of the June 9 tragic bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) at KM 53 of JRTB here. Nanta had previously announced that the crash location was among the sections along the highway that had been identified for upgrading work this year, with an allocation of RM55 million. The minister also said that various initiatives have been taken since 2023 to improve the Gerik-Jeli route, especially on the FT04 Federal Road. Nanta said funds totalling RM80 million were also allocated to cover 55 scopes of work under the Periodic Pavement Maintenance Programme, which aims to ensure that the route on the JRTB is in good condition. 'The Work Order approval will be issued when the scope of work is listed based on the recommendations from the PCA report,' he said. In addition, Nanta said that RM3,585,000 was allocated for the Street Light and Signal Light Maintenance Project involving the maintenance of traffic lights and the installation of solar lights along the JRTB, which will begin this July. He said that the installation of solar lights would also involve the location of the fatal bus tragedy. 'This project is currently in the procurement process by the Perak Public Works Department, and is expected to be completed by the end of October this year,' he said. The ministry also gives assurance that all the allocations provided would be used optimally to ensure that maintenance work at JRTB was carried out efficiently and effectively, he added.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Nanta: East-West Highway upgrades to follow pavement condition report
GERIK: Upgrading works for the East-West Highway from Gerik to Jeli will be carried out based on necessity, in accordance with recommendations presented in the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) report. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the assessment began in March and was completed last month. "The PCA involved the use of technologies such as the Multi Laser Profiler (MLP), Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP), and Trial Pit methods. "The PCA started on March 13 and was completed on May 13. We conducted it using the latest, internationally-recognised methods. "However, all the facilities and methods used depend on the allocation provided, particularly for road construction and repair," he said. He said this during a visit to the location of the tragic crash at Km53 which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. "From the ministry's side, we've long recognised this need. This road is old and follows the terrain, with many curves and slopes. Proposals for upgrading have existed for some time, but they depend on future government allocations. "We've discussed this with our top ministry officials and are exploring options — maybe not a full highway upgrade, but expanding overtaking lanes. Some already exist; we may increase the number. "Based on the report, only then will we know what work we actually need to carry out, whether it's structural or otherwise. Some have said that, considering the age of the road, it is time for structural rehabilitation. "If that's the case, we will act accordingly. The PCA report, which I understand has just been completed, will guide us. If structural repairs are needed, we'll do that or whatever else is required," he said. He said an allocation of RM80 million has also been set aside for 55 scopes of work under the Pavement Periodic Maintenance Programme, aimed at ensuring the route remains in good condition. "Work order approvals will be issued once the scope of work is finalised based on the PCA report, which is currently being prepared," he added. Additionally, said Nanta, RM3.58 million has been allocated for street light and traffic light maintenance, which includes installation of solar-power street lights. He added that solar-powered lighting will also be installed at the site of the tragedy and the works are scheduled to begin in July. "These works are currently in the procurement process by the Perak Public Works Department and are expected to be completed by the end of October this year," he said. The ministry, he said, guarantees that all allocated funds will be utilised efficiently to ensure effective and successful maintenance works on the highway. When asked about the state government's proposal to build an alternative route connecting Gerik to Jeli, Nanta said it was feasible, and the ministry welcomes such initiatives. "They should've been considered long ago, but perhaps we didn't have the capacity then. Now, the time might be right. "As for new alternatives from Kelantan, we already have that included in the National Highway Network Master Plan 2030. "Cost estimates are difficult to determine this early due to inflation, but the network has been planned. Discussions will continue," he said. On June 9, Nanta announced that the crash site was among the sections of the highway identified for upgrades this year, with an allocation of RM55 million. He had said various initiatives have been undertaken since 2023 to improve the Gerik-Jeli route, especially along Federal Route FT04. Yesterday, Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad had said proposals to build a new highway or alternative route to address the increasing frequency of accidents along the highway would be submitted to the federal government.
