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Bus Driver Fired for Viral Video of Unsafe Driving

4/14/2026

Summary

Driver Dismissed for Misconduct

Sri Maju Group, the bus operator, dismissed its driver after a viral video showed him driving with a woman on his lap on April 12, on the route from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Larkin, Johor Bahru.
The company called the act a serious breach.
The company filed a police report.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched an investigation and urged the public to report information.

History

Historical Context

The Road Traffic Act was enacted in Malaysia in 1988 to improve road safety and regulate driver behavior, establishing penalties for reckless driving, including fines up to RM 10,000. Amendments in subsequent years, such as the Road Safety Act 2006, aimed to adapt to evolving traffic laws. Recent incidents, like those involving Sri Maju Group's driver, highlight ongoing enforcement challenges and the need for stricter adherence to these regulations.

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Driver Dismissed for Misconduct

Sri Maju Group, the bus operator, dismissed its driver after a viral video showed him driving with a woman on his lap on April 12, on the route from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Larkin, Johor Bahru.
The company called the act a serious breach.
The company filed a police report.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched an investigation and urged the public to report information.

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