PUTRAJAYA: The express bus company involved in the Penang electrocution incident has failed the Occupational Safety and Health Industry Code of Practice for Road Transport Activities 2010 (ICOP) audit conducted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), says Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said that the company now faces the suspension of its operating permit following the audit result.
"The ICOP audit has been conducted, and they (the company) failed. JPJ will refer the matter to the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), as the authority for suspending permits lies with APAD.
"APAD will issue a letter of action against them for a specified period, during which they may appeal to the minister's office," Loke informed reporters after attending the Cahaya Kasih MADANI programme and the Transport Ministry's monthly assembly on Thursday (Nov 7).
Following the incident on Nov 1, Loke stated that the ministry had set up a special task force and directed APAD to immediately suspend the operation of the bus involved to allow further investigation by JPJ.
"All our actions are based on legal provisions, and we will fully comply with existing processes and procedures.
"No one is being victimised, what is important is ensuring public safety," he said. – Bernama
