{
  "id": 5691727,
  "title": "Immigration Dept reviewing SOP compliance as internal probe into fatal Maju junction crash continues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/immigration-dept-reviewing-sop-compliance-as-internal-probe-into",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T02:01:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/05/immigration-dept-reviewing-sop-compliance-as-internal-probe-into-fatal-maju-junction-crash-continues/233988"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "IPOH, Sept 5 — The Immigration Department is still conducting an internal investigation into safety and standard o...",
  "key_points": [
    "Immigration Dept reviewing SOP compliance post fatal Maju junction crash",
    "Crash on October 19: lorry ran red light, hit family of four",
    "Five immigrants recaptured after Tanah Merah Depot escape in August"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Immigration Department's review of its safety procedures signals a possible overhaul of its vehicle operations if violations or areas for improvement are found, amid intense scrutiny of its practices.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}