The operating licence of the trailer company involved in the fatal collision with several vehicles in Penang on Wednesday (Nov 13) may face suspension, says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said such action could be implemented if the company fails an audit or was found to have violated safety regulations.
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The Transport Minister said such action could be implemented if the company fails an audit or was found to have violated safety regulations.
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00:00What do you think about the accident at the container yesterday?
00:06Yes, it is a very saddening incident that should not have happened.
00:13I see that this is a source of concern and also a source that does not guarantee safety
00:22by the truck driver.
00:26The first step that we need to take is that APAT will conduct an audit with JPJ and META
00:35on this truck company and as usual, if they are found to have failed in the audit
00:43or do not comply with the safety regulations, they will be dependent on their safety.
00:50We are taking a serious look at this matter.
00:54Secondly, I have also asked Myros to investigate the cause of the accident.
00:59Is it because of the technical design of the container?
01:05Is there a problem in terms of design?
01:08Or are they careless and did not install the container safely?
01:16Because I understand that the trailer is longer than the container.
01:22So the container is 20 footer.
01:23But if I am not mistaken, the length of the trailer can take up to two containers.
01:29But on that day, it only took one.
01:31So we have to look back at the SOP.
01:34If that is the cause of the accident,
01:40as with any incident, we will conduct an in-depth investigation.
01:45And after that, we will take action on the design.
01:49But I am very saddened by this company,
01:54this manager, and also the driver
01:58who was not at all sensitive to the deceased victim.
02:05Today, I understand that he was brought to court.
02:09And when he was brought to court, he showed a V-sign.
02:14So I don't know what kind of attitude he had.
02:17People like this are not only not regretful,
02:20they do not feel sorry for the victim,
02:25and they are not sensitive to the feelings of the victim's family.
02:31In the case of the court, we let the police take action
02:35because that is under the law of the police.
02:37And it will be brought to court if I am not mistaken.
02:42And it has to go through the court process.
02:44But from the point of view of the driver,
02:47we will proceed with the action.
02:50That is my opinion after this.