Apad opens investigation paper on LRT derailment

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]The land public transport agency has opened an investigation paper into the LRT train derailment near the Chan Sow Lin station yesterday morning. APAD said that following the incident, it immediately carried out a site inspection to assess the initial situation and ensure the operator Prasarana Malaysia Berhad took prompt action.

[00:00:22]Prasarana has also been instructed to submit a full report on the incident as soon as possible. In a statement, it said that the first inspection was led by the APAD director general along with representatives from the rail enforcement division and rail planning division.

[00:00:40]A second inspection session was later conducted at 3:00 p.m. involving officials from the transport ministry to review the early progress of the investigation and the operational safety measures in place. APAD added that investigations are focused on identifying the derailment's actual cause. This includes examining compliance with standard operating procedures, asset maintenance, safety systems, and train operations. It said the investigation would be carried out independently, transparently, and professionally, and appropriate action would be taken in accordance with existing legal provisions.