Driver of Johor bus crash brought baby, wife along illegally


  • Nation
  • Saturday, 24 Dec 2016

The bus after it crashed into the ravine near Muar.

MUAR: The driver of the express bus that crashed at KM137.2 near Muar on the North South Expressway started work with the company about a month ago.

Unfortunately, Zakeer Zubir, 32, brought along his baby daughter and wife on the bus, which was travelling from Johor Baru to Kuala Lumpur early Saturday, without the knowledge of the bus firm Goldstar (M) Sdn Bhd.

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