KUALA LUMPUR - The driver of the tour bus that crashed on the way down from Genting Highlands has been arrested, said Malaysian Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing.“We are saddened by the incident and we will ensure a thorough investigation,” he said after visiting eight victims who are being treated at Hospital Kuala Lumpur on June 30.
He added that the ministry was investigating whether any troubled agents were involved in the incident. The travel agency involved is also being investigated and may have their licence revoked if found to have breached any standard operating procedures. Mr Tiong noted that he would meet with the Transport Ministry and its agency, the Road Transport Department, on July 2 to discuss tour bus regulations, maintenance, and enforcement.