The operating license of the towing company involved in the fatal accident in Bukit Mertajam, Penang earlier this week will be suspended if it fails the audit or is found non-compliant with safety regulations, it reported. Bernama. The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) has been directed to immediately conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

“This is a tragic and regrettable event that should never have happened. Action must be taken. The land public transport agency (APAD) together with the road transport department (JPJ) will conduct an audit of the company. If they fail or are found non-compliant with safety measures, their license will be suspended,” Loke said.

The incident happened on the morning of Wednesday, April 13, at the traffic light-controlled intersection of Jalan Kebun Sireh and Jalan Bukit Tengah, when the deceased, Lee Zi Rou, was driving alone in her car, waiting in line.

Approaching from the opposite direction, the trailer truck veered left into the lane adjacent to Lee when the container detached from the trailer, landing on top of Lee’s car. Lee succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Following the incident, the truck driver has been detained for further investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, Seberang Perai Tengah District Police Chief ACP Helmi Aris reported. The star.

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