Immigration Dept reviewing SOP compliance as internal probe into fatal Maju junction crash continues
IPOH, Sept 5 — The Immigration Department is still conducting an internal investigation into safety and standard o...
The Immigration Department is currently reviewing safety and standard operating procedures (SOP) compliance in relation to the operation of department vehicles following a fatal crash in Kuala Lumpur. The crash occurred on October 19 when an empty Black Maria lorry ran a red light with its beacon and siren activated, colliding with a Proton Saga.
The vehicle then skidded and hit a family of four, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and severe injuries to a fifth person. The driver of the lorry is facing five charges in connection with the crash after being charged at the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate's Court the following day. Datuk Zakaria Shaaban, the department's director-general, stated that they are still investigating the incident and have not yet received a report.
He emphasized that their primary focus is on ensuring compliance with SOPs, and if any violations or areas for improvement are identified, they will take action to prevent similar incidents from occurring. Zakaria also mentioned that five out of the 11 immigrants who escaped from the Tanah Merah Immigration Depot in Kelantan on August 23 have been recaptured, with six more still being pursued.
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