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MoT to develop database for express, tour bus drivers
- The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will develop a database for drivers of express buses and tour buses to enhance public land transportation safety.
- The database will include drivers' records and will be developed by the land public transport agency (APAD).
- This system will allow bus companies to assess driver eligibility and backgrounds before hiring them.
- Transport Minister Anthony Loke highlighted the need for such a database following a bus crash in Gerik that resulted in the death of 15 UPSI students and injuries to 33 others.
- Loke mentioned the current lack of a comprehensive database covering drivers' previous records and emphasized the importance of companies having references for drivers they hire.
- Concern was raised about drivers with integrity issues being able to move between companies without consequences.
- Loke also announced that speed limiters will be made mandatory for heavy vehicles in Malaysia to improve road safety.
- The policy on speed limiters is under review to prevent loopholes or manipulation once implemented.
- The initiative aims to address safety concerns and ensure accountability in the public transportation sector.
- The development of the database and the implementation of speed limiters are part of broader efforts to enhance transportation regulations and safety measures.
- The Ministry's actions come in response to recent incidents and aim to prevent future accidents through improved driver monitoring and vehicle safety measures.
- The transport ministry's focus on database development and speed limiter enforcement reflects a commitment to improving public land transportation standards.
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