Task forces set up to probe Johor container blast, Butterworth train derailment


KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry has set up two special task forces to investigate the container explosion incident at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Johor, and the runaway KTM Komuter train incident at Butterworth, Penang.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the establishment of these task forces was decided in the ministry's post-Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (Nov 19) to ensure investigations are conducted transparently, independently, and without influence from any parties.

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