A special task force has been established by Transport Minister Anthony Loke to look into the electrocution of Mohamad Nur Asymawi Jasmadi, an 18-year-old who died on an interstate express bus while charging his cellphone. Loke emphasized the gravity of the incident and directed APAD to seize the bus for additional investigation. The task force will comprise representatives from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), the Road Transport Department (RTD), and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros), he said.
Following the 18-year-old's sudden passing, the Transport Ministry, acting through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), has also suspended the express bus company's operations. According to reports, the incident occurred ten minutes after 18-year-old Nur Asymawi Jasmadi boarded the express bus at the Penang Sentral terminal in Butterworth yesterday, according to Seberang Perai Utara police chief Anuar Abd Rahman.
When the victim's remains were examined, burns were discovered on his left finger, which suggested that he had been electrocuted by a phone that had overheated and melted the charging cable, Anuar added.
The incident highlights the significance of passenger safety and the need to stop similar incidents in the future by acting as a sobering reminder of the possible risks connected to electronic devices.
