MoT to develop database for express, tour bus drivers

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Following a fatal bus crash in Gerik, Malaysia, the transport ministry will develop a database for express and tour bus drivers. This APAD-developed system will contain driver records, allowing bus companies to check driver history and eligibility before hiring. Currently, only licensing details are available, hindering companies from assessing past performance and safety records. Transport Minister Anthony Loke highlighted the issue of drivers with poor records moving between companies undetected. This initiative complements the upcoming mandatory speed limiters for heavy vehicles.