Singaporean dies in Malaysia highway bus crash
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Singaporean dies in Malacca hospital after bus crash
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman has died after the tour bus she was travelling in crashed into a lorry in Malaysia.
According to wire reports, she died on Sunday, a day after the accident which happened early Saturday morning along the North—South Highway near Tangkak, Johor.
She was among six seriously injured passengers who were taken to the Malacca General Hospital. Some of them have since been transferred to Alexandra Hospital in Singapore.
The 26 Singaporeans on board the coach were en route to a weekend getaway in Cameron Highlands.
— CNA/so
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These tour bus drivers really floor their pedals when their driving along the highway in Malaysia so fatalities usually result when an accident occurs.
There was once I was driving my family along the highway at a speed of around 120 and it was not uncommon to see huge tour buses zooming pass us at speeds of 160 or more.
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it's a Singapore bus rite?
thing is, they dun have two drivers to drive such a long distance
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She is pretty, seriously she is ): But she had face injuries, cuts etc... Sighs
The bus trip had been organised by Singapore tour agency Superior Coach and Tour for a group of employees with DKSH Technology - a multi-national marketing and distribution services provider - and their families.
A lot said that it was because the driver either fell asleep or he sped. The passenger on board said that he sped.
I hate him lah T.T Why he soo kanchiong for ): He caused the death of my ... )':
Furthermore, The New Paper stated that he might have been involved in another similar accident. He was actually fired by another company lahs because of the other accident he caused. Then still go join another company, why he soo evil T.T
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how you know?
you know her meh?
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Yeahs, I know her... )':
Dont have her picture on my comp...even if have I dont think I'll post it? For privacy purpose.
Not sure of her age, I dont go take notice of ages, not even my parents' ones. But Strait Times says its 48, Chinese newspaper says its 45. So in the range of 40+. -
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MILF...LOL
anyways...may her soul rest in peace
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cant u all respect the dead?
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Superior Coach and Tour is the operator for Ngee Ann Poly Shuttle. right?
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Precisely lah, respect the dead lah.
8800
40+ years old so old already unlikely to be a chio bu. Even if its a chio bu it will be a artifical one that have to put on alot of makeup type
So you trying to say that you are very very pretty/handsome? -.- So what if you really are? If you dont have inner beauty, you aint anything k.
She is pretty without makeup lohs and she dont put alot of makeup k. Dont insult others lahs. Zz.
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Flying to Malaysia, a safer option?
The recent fatal accident along Malaysia's North-South highway involving a tour bus and a lorry has again raised concerns about the safety of express coaches.
The tragic incident killed a 48 year-old Singaporean and seriously injured six others.
With budget airlines now bringing passengers to more destinations in Malaysia at a competitive price, Saifulbahri Ismail finds out if this is a safer option to travel.
Increasing numbers of Singaporeans are travelling to Malaysia.
The Malaysian Tourism Ministry recorded some 4.9 million arrivals from January to May this year, a 36 per cent increase in the same period last year.
The spike is partly attributed to the open skies agreement between the two countries which allows budget airlines to mount flights to various parts of Malaysia.
The emergence of these new players has affected express bus companies which traditionally services many destinations within the Peninsula.
The competition is stiff given the comparable rates offered by these budget carriers.
Then, there's the savings in time.
But that's not all.
38 year-old administrator Mohamed Fawzi Ali is flying to Penang this weekend.
He says safety is also a factor in deciding which mode of transport to choose :
"Comparing safety on the road and flight, I think the risk taking a flight is lower than taking a bus along the highway. In terms of safety, I think taking a flight is a better option."
The safety standards imposed by the civil aviation authority also makes flying from Singapore more assuring, according to another frequent traveller to Malaysia, Al Badahler :
"As far as I know that Changi airport have a very strict rules about safety standards for the airplane like the maintenance and everything. So, for me travelling from Singapore taking any airplane is quite assuring in terms of safety."
Coach operators admit that safety is certainly a concern especially with the bus industry facing the threat from the airlines.
Some have acted to ensure the safety of passengers in a bid to retain customers.
Transtar Travel for example uses a Web-based tracking device on all its buses.
The driver gets a call immediately if he's detected to be driving dangerously.
Ismail Abdul Rahman, Director of Hasry Express is mulling if he should fit speed limiters on his buses.
He's confident that accidents involving express buses would not have a long term effect on demand :
"In terms of the fatal accident, maybe it will affect a few days, after that when things get normal, you'll see people travelling again up and down."
As proof, he says his coaches to Kuala Lumpur are fully booked for the National Day long weekend.
--938Live
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Originally posted by xGUAGUA:
Precisely lah, respect the dead lah.
So you trying to say that you are very very pretty/handsome? -.- So what if you really are? If you dont have inner beauty, you aint anything k.
She is pretty without makeup lohs and she dont put alot of makeup k. Dont insult others lahs. Zz.
By revealing her particulars are you showing respect to her? -
Originally posted by QX179R:
Flying to Malaysia, a safer option?
The recent fatal accident along Malaysia's North-South highway involving a tour bus and a lorry has again raised concerns about the safety of express coaches.
The tragic incident killed a 48 year-old Singaporean and seriously injured six others.
With budget airlines now bringing passengers to more destinations in Malaysia at a competitive price, Saifulbahri Ismail finds out if this is a safer option to travel.
Increasing numbers of Singaporeans are travelling to Malaysia.
The Malaysian Tourism Ministry recorded some 4.9 million arrivals from January to May this year, a 36 per cent increase in the same period last year.
The spike is partly attributed to the open skies agreement between the two countries which allows budget airlines to mount flights to various parts of Malaysia.
The emergence of these new players has affected express bus companies which traditionally services many destinations within the Peninsula.
The competition is stiff given the comparable rates offered by these budget carriers.
Then, there's the savings in time.
But that's not all.
38 year-old administrator Mohamed Fawzi Ali is flying to Penang this weekend.
He says safety is also a factor in deciding which mode of transport to choose :
"Comparing safety on the road and flight, I think the risk taking a flight is lower than taking a bus along the highway. In terms of safety, I think taking a flight is a better option."
The safety standards imposed by the civil aviation authority also makes flying from Singapore more assuring, according to another frequent traveller to Malaysia, Al Badahler :
"As far as I know that Changi airport have a very strict rules about safety standards for the airplane like the maintenance and everything. So, for me travelling from Singapore taking any airplane is quite assuring in terms of safety."
Coach operators admit that safety is certainly a concern especially with the bus industry facing the threat from the airlines.
Some have acted to ensure the safety of passengers in a bid to retain customers.
Transtar Travel for example uses a Web-based tracking device on all its buses.
The driver gets a call immediately if he's detected to be driving dangerously.
Ismail Abdul Rahman, Director of Hasry Express is mulling if he should fit speed limiters on his buses.
He's confident that accidents involving express buses would not have a long term effect on demand :
"In terms of the fatal accident, maybe it will affect a few days, after that when things get normal, you'll see people travelling again up and down."
As proof, he says his coaches to Kuala Lumpur are fully booked for the National Day long weekend.
--938Live
whichever form of tpt u choose, there will always be risks involved. -
Originally posted by fireice rox:
Superior Coach and Tour is the operator for Ngee Ann Poly Shuttle. right?
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Originally posted by Paradise Lost:
These tour bus drivers really floor their pedals when their driving along the highway in Malaysia so fatalities usually result when an accident occurs.
There was once I was driving my family along the highway at a speed of around 120 and it was not uncommon to see huge tour buses zooming pass us at speeds of 160 or more.
max speed of buses is only 120kphn u r travelling at 110kph
of course those at 120 is faster mah..
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Originally posted by sbst275:
it's a Singapore bus rite?
thing is, they dun have two drivers to drive such a long distance
it is an offence if they have only 1 driver to drive a long dist tripbut as far as from my experience,
sometimes e co-driver only boards e bus when e driver arrives at a rest stn.
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Originally posted by QX179R:
Singaporean dies in Malacca hospital after bus crash
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean woman has died after the tour bus she was travelling in crashed into a lorry in Malaysia.
According to wire reports, she died on Sunday, a day after the accident which happened early Saturday morning along the North—South Highway near Tangkak, Johor.
She was among six seriously injured passengers who were taken to the Malacca General Hospital. Some of them have since been transferred to Alexandra Hospital in Singapore.
The 26 Singaporeans on board the coach were en route to a weekend getaway in Cameron Highlands.
— CNA/so
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Originally posted by QX179R:
Flying to Malaysia, a safer option?
The recent fatal accident along Malaysia's North-South highway involving a tour bus and a lorry has again raised concerns about the safety of express coaches.
The tragic incident killed a 48 year-old Singaporean and seriously injured six others.
With budget airlines now bringing passengers to more destinations in Malaysia at a competitive price, Saifulbahri Ismail finds out if this is a safer option to travel.
Increasing numbers of Singaporeans are travelling to Malaysia.
The Malaysian Tourism Ministry recorded some 4.9 million arrivals from January to May this year, a 36 per cent increase in the same period last year.
The spike is partly attributed to the open skies agreement between the two countries which allows budget airlines to mount flights to various parts of Malaysia.
The emergence of these new players has affected express bus companies which traditionally services many destinations within the Peninsula.
The competition is stiff given the comparable rates offered by these budget carriers.
Then, there's the savings in time.
But that's not all.
38 year-old administrator Mohamed Fawzi Ali is flying to Penang this weekend.
He says safety is also a factor in deciding which mode of transport to choose :
"Comparing safety on the road and flight, I think the risk taking a flight is lower than taking a bus along the highway. In terms of safety, I think taking a flight is a better option."
The safety standards imposed by the civil aviation authority also makes flying from Singapore more assuring, according to another frequent traveller to Malaysia, Al Badahler :
"As far as I know that Changi airport have a very strict rules about safety standards for the airplane like the maintenance and everything. So, for me travelling from Singapore taking any airplane is quite assuring in terms of safety."
Coach operators admit that safety is certainly a concern especially with the bus industry facing the threat from the airlines.
Some have acted to ensure the safety of passengers in a bid to retain customers.
Transtar Travel for example uses a Web-based tracking device on all its buses.
The driver gets a call immediately if he's detected to be driving dangerously.
Ismail Abdul Rahman, Director of Hasry Express is mulling if he should fit speed limiters on his buses.
He's confident that accidents involving express buses would not have a long term effect on demand :
"In terms of the fatal accident, maybe it will affect a few days, after that when things get normal, you'll see people travelling again up and down."
As proof, he says his coaches to Kuala Lumpur are fully booked for the National Day long weekend.
--938Live
Flying ish not getting any safer trust me... Three plane crashes in six weeks with a total of 500+ fatalities? Nah~
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Originally posted by Fryderyk HPH:
Flying ish not getting any safer trust me... Three plane crashes in six weeks with a total of 500+ fatalities? Nah~
Yea...it's giving me the shivers too...
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Now got bus crash, plane crash... What next? Train crash ah?!
I think sooner or later everyone will be using their legs to go to Kuala Lumpur liao
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Originally posted by Fryderyk HPH:
Now got bus crash, plane crash... What next? Train crash ah?!
I think sooner or later everyone will be using their legs to go to Kuala Lumpur liao
Train crash are common tooo...
Well, there are limitations to technology and machines....