Panel headed by road safety expert to investigate Perak tour bus accident
In the aftermath of a tragic tour bus accident in Perak, Malaysia, which claimed the lives of 28 individuals and left 9 injured, the government has taken decisive action. An independent panel, tasked with investigating the incident, has been appointed, with Datuk Radin Umar Radin Sohadi serving as its chairman.
Datuk Radin Umar, a renowned road safety engineering expert, brings a wealth of experience to the panel. He holds a Master of Engineering degree in Transportation and Traffic Engineering, as well as a doctorate in traffic safety engineering. His expertise has been recognised in Malaysia, where he has been involved in investigations into several road accidents in the past.
Datuk Radin Umar is currently serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), a position he assumed on January 1. His appointment as chairman of the independent panel underscores the government's commitment to finding answers about the Perak tour bus crash.
The independent panel also includes Datuk Seri Nadzri Ismail and Datuk Dr Ang Lai Soon, as well as Datuk Foong Choy Chye, a consultant mechanical engineer. The other members of the panel will be drawn from reputable institutions such as the Malaysia Institute of Transport, Institute of Engineering Malaysia, Road Engineering Association of Malaysia (REAM), and Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations (Fomca).
The panel's investigation is ongoing, with no new information about its progress or a timeline for its completion being provided. The statement released by the government did not mention any specific roles for each member of the panel. However, the panel's mandate is clear: to probe the Perak tour bus crash that occurred last month.
The independent panel's investigation is a significant step towards ensuring accountability and preventing similar tragedies in the future. As the investigation continues, the people of Malaysia can take solace in the knowledge that a team of highly qualified professionals is working diligently to uncover the truth behind the Perak tour bus crash.
The investigation by the independent panel, tasked with probing the Perak tour bus crash, is a noteworthy endeavor in the finance and general-news sector, aimed at ensuring accountability and preventing future catastrophes in transportation industry. Datuk Radin Umar, heading the panel, brings extensive expertise from his background in traffic safety engineering and prominent roles in previous road accidents investigations.
