Tuesday, October 22, 2013

C.S.I (Crash. Scene. Investigation)


By Dilroop Kaur D/O Malkeet Singh
2013-121797
Topic:Ministry of  Transport
Ever since Malaysia achieved independence,its transportation system have advanced drastically.From the wooden cart,beca and chariot to beautifully designed cars,airplanes,wider tarred roads and longer rails.Our country has increasingly developed over the past 56 years.Evidently,none of this could be achieved without the effort of all the government ministries and certainly not forgetting our country citizens.However,as much of the benefits the development brings,it also has bring along many problems that has to be outmanouvered .

 One of the biggest problems are the petrifying road accidents that multiples each year.According to Department of Statistics Malaysia, 397,194 road accidents were recorded in 2009 as compare to 328,268 in 2005 , an increase in 21%.Fatal accidents also increased by 11% in 2009(6,218) compared in 2005(5,604).The highest type of vehicle involved in road accidents in 2008 is motorcar achieving 436,782 in number.According to Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research(MIROS) road accidents increased to 414,421 in number with 28,269  road casualties in 2010 resulting in an increase of 4 %.
 
Figure 1: Bar chart for number of accidents in Malaysia,2005-2009
Figure 2:Bar chart of number of drivers ,cars and motorcyclist ,Malaysia,2005-2009
One of the most cataclysmic accident that occurred this year in our country is where 37 people including the driver were killed after a bus carrying 53 plunged into a 60m ravine(The Star Online) on August 21,2013 at Genting Highlands.This clearly shows lack of competence of bus drivers handling bus in a mountainous area.The factors that cause these accidents are the bad attitude of drivers,road condition,bad weather,faulty in vehicle and the increasing number of vehicles in the country.



                      Figure 3:Pictures of Genting bus crash and victims of the crash
 
According to the Road Transport Department(JPJ) the total vehicles until 30 Jun 2013 is 23,376716.An increase number of vehicle will eventually increase level of accidents in our country . Thus,in my opinion the citizens should be encouraged to use public transport more frequently.In order to encourage citizens, public transport services should be upgraded.
Figure 4:Table of total number of vehicles until 30 Jun 2013

Drivers of the public transport should be trained by professionals to gain excellent competency.The number of public transport should be increased in order to decrease the time consumed during service.New technologies should be used to enhance the efficiency of public transport.I do support the idea of Passenger Information System that can track the location of buses using Global Positioning System (GPS)(The Star,10 Jun 2013,p/g:9). Noticeboards should be placed more on roads to keep reminding drivers to drive safely.More rest areas should be build along the highways and long roads to help awaken exhausted drivers.In conclusion,we should keep reminding ourselves and our loved ones to drive safely on road and co-operate with the government to curtail the number of accidents by practising ourselves to use more public transport as this could make Malaysia a better place to live.


Reference:
1.Retrieved from http://www.rmp.gov.my/ on 18 October 2013.
2.Nicholas Cheng,T.,Avineshwaran,and L.,Suganya(2013,August 22).37 dead in bus crash.Retrieved from http://www.thestar.com.my/ on 18 October 2013.
3.Retrieved from http://www.miros.gov.my/ on 18October 2013.
4.Retrieved from http://www.jkjr.gov.my/ on 18 October 2013.
5.P.,Aruna,(2013,Jun 10).On track to becoming the choice of all.Retrieved from http://www.mot.gov.my/ on 18 October 2013.
6.Masturah.On The Road.Retrieved from http://www.statistics.gov.my/portal/download_stats_Malaysia/files/MMS/2010/BI/10 on 18 October 2013.

 
 

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  1. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Well I totally agree to your suggestion that the citizens should use public transport as much as possible instead of of their own vehicles as it will reduce the number of vehicles on the road and of course improve the traffic conditions, thus reducing the possibility of accidents taking place. Motivational campaigns regarding this matter should be organized. Finally, in my opinion, licences should be given that easily to all who attends for driving lessons, the instructors must be stricter and make sure that the driver known every details about driving especially focusing on the importance of their safety as well as the public.

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    1. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 7:12 AM

      Thanks for agreeing with my suggestions. I do agree with your opinion that licences should not be given easily to drivers and the instructors should be stricter. :)

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  2. ShashastanleyNovember 5, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I strongly agree to your suggestions that noticeboards should be properly placed to indicate and guide drivers, so that they can be prepared in advanced! This method would most definitely decrease the number of road accidents drastically.

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    1. UnknownNovember 8, 2013 at 7:13 AM

      Thank you for agreeing with my suggestions:)

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  3. UnknownNovember 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I agree with your article.The Malaysia government should not give the license easily to the bus drivers especially.The bus drivers have to be given extra course about the road safety by the expert.

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  4. UnknownNovember 11, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    I strongly agree with your suggestions about the passenger information system.This system helps the passenger from not wasting their time and energy waiting for their public transport.

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  5. UnknownNovember 12, 2013 at 5:24 AM

    I agree with your suggestion on the efficiency of public transport should be maximized in order to decrease the number of vehicle on the road to prevent accidents as one's life should be very treasured.In my opinion, car pooling should also be considered as an option because not only it decreases the rate of accidents, it also minimizes the pollution caused by the vehicle itself.After all, an healthy environment leads to a better lifestyle.

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  6. Saruveswaran RasasingamNovember 12, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    I agree with your points as in Malaysia public transportation is very comfortable and reliable. By using the public transport we will not only reduce road accidents but we will also be able to reduce pollutions and traffic jams.

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