Faulty wiring found in express bus electrocution incident


Bernama news portal reports that faulty electrical wiring system was among the causes of an electric shock incident that occurred on an express bus recently.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke stated that the wiring system in the bus was installed by individuals who did not have authorization from the Energy Commission (EC).
An initial report by the Special Task Force also found that the wiring connection from the distribution box (DB) to the socket wiring was installed incorrectly.
“This bus’ wiring is new, but what this team has identified is that there is irregular wiring making it unsafe, such as socket wiring being installed incorrectly, causing the input and output to be reversed.
“High voltage was output through that socket and when that voltage flowed through the victim’s body, it resulted in death. This is what we have identified as one of the causes of this incident,” he said at a press conference at the Parliament Building today.
The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) had previously issued a ban on the use of 3-pin and USB sockets in all express buses on November 6, which is effective until new wiring policies and guidelines are issued by the Ministry of Transport.
“Bus operators are encouraged to send the buses for additional wiring inspections and tests that have been accredited by the Energy Commission. If they pass, they can submit them to APAD to reuse those sockets,” he said.
For licensing purposes, APAD also requires both new and existing bus operators to submit the results of reports or certificates of additional wiring inspections by inspection and testing bodies accredited by the Malaysian Department of Standards.
They must also submit reports on the wiring and additional electrical equipment, such as wiring, outlet sockets, and residual current devices used in all commercial vehicles.
At the same time, Loke mentioned that they are developing new additional wiring guidelines for all bus operators, which are expected to be completed within at least six months.

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