KUALA LUMPUR: The transport ministry has revoked the permit for the bus operator involved in the crash in Gerik, Perak, that killed 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said a preliminary investigation found that the operator had breached several key conditions, including illegally leasing its permit to a third party, and failing to activate the vehicle’s GPS tracking system.

“I have instructed the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) to revoke the operator’s permit immediately once the show-cause period ends,” he told a press conference after a Cabinet meeting today.

“All operating licences issued to the company, including for other buses under its fleet, will also be cancelled.

“Although the company has the right to appeal, the ministry will not consider any appeals in this case.”

According to Loke, the bus operator had leased its permit to a third party in Kelantan for RM500 a month.

“When asked to produce GPS data, they couldn’t provide it because the tracking system had not been activated. This is a clear violation of the permit conditions,” he said.

The bus operator, Kenari Utara, previously claimed the vehicle had undergone maintenance last month. The bus driver, who was on loan from another company, was said to be experienced and familiar with the Gerik-Jeli route.

On a claim that the driver told authorities the brakes had failed before the crash, Loke said a detailed investigation would be carried out.

“That’s just his statement. We will conduct a full forensic analysis to determine whether the claim is accurate.

“However, based on dashcam footage from other road users, it’s clear that the bus was speeding and overtaking before it lost control and crashed,” he said.

Loke also announced that the ministry will develop a centralised database of bus drivers through Apad to address driver negligence more comprehensively.

“Any driver with a prior record can be blacklisted through this system,” he said, adding that it would serve as a key reference for companies looking to hire drivers.

like that how to trust bus company? how to background check the company before using it to book for my company event

Malaysia, the place when action is only taken after a series of unfortunate events.

The database in the last 2 paragraphs need to be accessible by public.

So need to sacrifice 15 more lives for just a bit more action to be taken

anthony loke has blood on his hands . hope all the students haunt him forever

In Malaysia the only saving grace we have is our bountiful land with adequate water, sunshine and other resources. The people who live here unfortunately continue to prove themselves unworthy of this paradise.

buka another company and rent again, gg

In Malaysia u have sub sub sub sub company from main company main company and another parent company

The same process that goes through for any country even the USA.

I wonder how the company or even govt passed ISO audit though

not the company, you close 1 company the boss can open back another. Blacklist the directors. If can jail the director even better.
If government got implement and check the company maybe those kids won't die. After die only found out they rent out permit and close GPS data. So many life lose just to close 1 company, the boss behind tomorrow can open back another new company and start killing people again.

This post has been edited by keyser soze: Jun 11 2025, 05:32 PM

Prolly some big shot boss also.. can't touch them..NFA

Bus driver sudah suci murni?

Open another company then get new permit lo .. SOP for all bus companies …

asal org kito

Good job, Anthony Loke

weak enforcement

It's time to patch this loophole

Revoke license only? No jail time? How about the boss behind?

This post has been edited by eddystorm: Jun 11 2025, 05:40 PM

The company boss should get charged

yeah someone should get vengeful spirit to haunt him