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Use of sockets in express buses temporarily banned by APAD

Published on 7 Nov 2024 4:38:29 PM

The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has temporarily banned socket use on express buses pending the investigation into the alleged electrocution of a teenager on board, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

During Ministerial Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Nov 7), Loke stated that a special task force has 14 days to report on the incident's cause.

In response to Yusuf Abd Wahab’s (Tanjung Manis-GPS) question on the safety of charging ports on flights, Loke explained that aircraft manufacturers, as well as ETS trains must meet specific standards for these installations.

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