Suspension on 3-pin sockets, USB ports on buses still in place

KUALA LUMPUR: The suspension on three-pin electrical sockets and USB ports on buses will remain in place until further notice, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

On Nov 6, the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) issued a directive for all bus operators to cease using three-pin electrical sockets on all vehicles in their fleet with immediate effect.

This was after a young man tragically died while charging his phone on an express bus at the Penang Sentral bus terminal.

Loke said one of the causes of electrical shock incidents in buses is the installation of wiring by non-certified parties.