Perak chief minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir has urged the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) and Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) to install additional safety features at the descending Menora Tunnel and Gua Tempurong stretches, in a report by Bernama.
Even though speed breakers and lights are already installed along both stretches, Zambry said additional efforts should be taken to reduce the risk of an accident occurring, especially those that involve large vehicles like buses and lorries.
Zambry suggested that the aforementioned parties create emergency parking bays near the Menora Tunnel so vehicles encountering problems can stop. “If possible, the special bays should be created beside the expressway on both sides for vehicles to stop in emergency situations,” he said.
Recently, a runaway bus rammed into ten cars on the downhill stretch near the North-South Expressway’s Menora Tunnel. It was reported that the bus’ brakes weren’t functioning properly, resulting in the bus coming down the slope at high speed before ramming into the cars.
The Transport Ministry has said it is investigating the incident, and will punish Qistna Express Sdn Bhd, the company that owns the bus, if any laws were broken. The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has already announced that the company’s operations will be suspended for disobedience of mandatory safety requirements.
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Wow! genius speaking. Why doesn’t he contribute this super duper idea before the accident?
Super idea? I think most likely the emergency lane is used by Nissan Venette, Toyota Hilux to skip jam.
No need suspend one month also malaysian know after hari raya festive, demands drop for business…. who actually plan this? got share in the business??
benda dah jadi, baru nak suggest improvement… kito org biasa sudah malas nak cakap dan hamdat dio orang…
ko tak crita pasal kapal terbang pulak, ko tahu tak kapal terbang pun setiap kali ada kegagalan sistem orang mati baru diorang improve kapalterbang
selama ni “speed breaker” tak berkesan samada mengurangkan laju (mungkin ada yg suka dengar bunyi) atau mengatasi bas bermasalah brek. minta miros kaji balik benda ni. adakah tanda ni antara penyebab brek dengan sistem ABS gagal berfungsi dengan baik?
Becoz Zambri afraid if the bus hit his own butt. lulz
he also afraid bus hit you but too
The main culprit is speeding..i have seen many motorist (especially P1, Mivi, Hiluck) all speeding at steep downhill corners, even when raining…
The speed bumps can loosen a new cars screws etc causing loose parts and rattling sounds, if u travel frequently over that area