JASIN: Melaka police are tracking a 36-year-old express bus driver after a video showing him driving with a woman seated on his lap near the Bemban Rest and Recreational area (southbound) went viral.
Jasin OCPD Supt Lee Robert said initial investigations found the incident occurred at about 7.30pm on April 12 at the entrance to the area.
He described the driver’s actions as extremely dangerous, noting that such behaviour could impair vehicle control and cause serious distraction, posing a risk to passengers and other road users.
"The case is serious as it involves a public transport vehicle, where a high level of discipline and responsibility is expected from the driver,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (April 14).
Supt Lee said police have called on both the driver, who is married, and the woman seen in the footage to come forward to the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department at the Jasin district police headquarters to assist in investigations.
"Police have yet to establish the relationship between the driver and the woman," he said.
The case, Supt Lee said is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
He also urged those with information to contact investigating officer Insp Marwan Shafiq Mohd Latfi at 011-11127533 or visit the nearest police station.
"We also like to remind the public to comply with traffic laws and avoid actions that could endanger lives," he added.
The eight-second clip, which has been widely circulated on social media, has drawn strong reactions from road users.
