51.   Mustapa also said express bus services were under close scrutiny following the spate of accidents involving such buses.

52.   Naeila Corporation has come under public scrutiny following a spate of fatal accidents involving its express buses.

53.   On another development, Mustapa said the ministry has identified poor management of express bus companies as the main cause of their poor services.

54.   Recently, however, bus companies have reported losses running into millions, especially express bus companies.

55.   RTD director-general Datuk Pahamin Rejab said the move would ensure express bus services were better managed and accountable for their services.

56.   The directive was issued following the spate of fatal and non-fatal accidents involving express buses nationwide during the long holidays in conjuction with the double festive season.

57.   The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has received complaints that some express bus companies had drastically increased rates for VIP coach and Super VIP Coach tickets.

58.   The focus, he said, would be on express buses carrying more passengers than allowed and overcharging.

59.   The express bus companies are Mara Holdings, Naeila, Jasaramai, Hosni and Park May Sdn Bhd.

60.   The Government has, however, made a decision that all tour and express buses must eventually be fitted with the speed control device.