On Aug 21, the bus which was coming down from Genting Highlands plunged 60m down a ravine. The 37-year-old driver of the bus died along with the passengers, making it Malaysia's deadliest bus accident yet.
Hishammuddin said the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) would take action against the bus operator.
"I've asked them to look into the possibility of taking action not only against the company but also individuals, such as the directors or those responsible, to make sure that all guarantees regarding regulations and laws are complied with," he said.
The actions, including a possible shutdown of Genting Highlands Transport Sdn Bhd, would be taken within two months, he said.
He said the Transport Ministry will recommend amendments to the law by the end of the year if action against the operator was not deemed as enough.
Hishammuddin added that if the operations of the bus company was to shut down, Genting Highlands Resort would need to provide alternative transport services for those travelling to and from the resort.
Hishammuddin said the ministry would take these steps from Dec 1 onwards:
- form a Driver Profile Section under the Road Transport Department (JPJ);
- place JPJ and Puspakom officers at Genting Highlands for physical checks on buses;
- enforce Genting Highlands bus drivers to ensure good driving standards.
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