In a statement Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD) said that they will not hesitate to take action against the express bus operator involved in the accident at KM265.8 of the North South Expressway near the Menora Tunnel at 2.45pm on 10 July 2016.

The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has commenced a full accident investigation on this incident and SPAD continues to extend its assistance and cooperation. As part of this inquiry, all aspects are being investigated including road engineering as well as driver and vehicle safety management.

“Commuter safety remains SPAD’s top priority and the Commission will take stern action should public transport operators violate safety requirements,” said SPAD’s Chief Executive Officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah. “This action can include suspension and revocation of the operator’s license,” he added