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APAD revokes operator licence of lorry firm linked to fatal crash killing nine FRU officers

Teluk Intan collision prompts enforcement action over multiple safety breaches by Tashveen Trading

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 30 May 2025 6:36PM

APAD revokes operator licence of lorry firm linked to fatal crash killing nine FRU officers
With the cancellation of this operator licence, the company is no longer permitted to operate or provide services using any vehicle previously registered under the licence - May, 30, 2025

THE Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has revoked the operator licence of Tashveen Trading, the company whose stone-laden lorry was involved in a crash that claimed the lives of nine members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) in Teluk Intan earlier this month.

The revocation, effective from 29 May 2025, follows a probe into the tragic incident which occurred on 13 May along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam.

“With the cancellation of this operator licence, the company is no longer permitted to operate or provide services using any vehicle previously registered under the licence,” APAD said in a statement today.

The agency's investigation revealed that Tashveen Trading had committed several serious safety violations. These included failure to comply with the Industry Code of Practice for Safety (ICOP), using a Global Positioning System (GPS) that was either non-functional or expired, transporting cargo not authorised under its permit, and neglecting overall road user safety.

“APAD wishes to stress its firm stance of zero tolerance towards any dangerous operation of land public transport vehicles that result in accidents or pose a threat to road users,” the statement added.

The agency further urged all licensed operators to strictly adhere to permit conditions at all times to prevent further incidents that could lead to the revocation of their licences.

The fatal collision, which occurred at 8:50am on 13 May, involved an FRU truck carrying 18 officers from Unit 5 based in Sungai Senam, Ipoh. The crash, involving a lorry transporting stones, resulted in nine deaths, two serious injuries, and seven others wounded. - May 30, 2025

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