[UPDATED] Immigration Dept to conduct internal probe into fatal Jalan Sultan Ismail crash

The Immigration Department in Malaysia is set to investigate its own vehicles following a fatal crash involving one of its cars along Jalan Sultan Ismail early on August 19. Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban announced the internal review, which will examine compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety measures.

Zakaria emphasized that the incident was taken seriously and that appropriate actions would be taken based on the findings of both the police investigation and the department's own probe. The department confirmed that one of its vehicles was indeed involved in the accident, which claimed the lives of three members of a family, including a 12-year-old girl.

The victims were a 53-year-old man, his daughters aged 25 and 12, and all died at the scene. The Immigration truck, which was not transporting detainees at the time, is believed to have run a red light and collided with a Proton Saga driven by a 50-year-old man. The truck then lost control and hit four pedestrians, including the victims' mother, who suffered injuries to her head, right hand, and both legs.

Zakaria expressed condolences to the victims' families and urged the public to assist police with their investigation while respecting the privacy of the families.