Genting bus crash: Tour bus owners could face RM500,000 fine and jail time


PUTRAJAYA: The owners of the tour bus company involved in the Genting Highlands crash on Saturday could face a fine of RM500,000 and jail time, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He also announced that a major crackdown on tour buses will begin at 6am Tuesday (July 2), saying that joint enforcement operations will be conducted over the next few weeks.

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