By Olivia Miwil
TENOM: Authorities should conduct a full investigation following a train brake failure incident this morning.
Melalap assemblyman Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said, based on information he received, the malfunctioning train was carrying teachers from SK Pangi here.
"Swift action by several villagers, who placed a motorcycle trolley on the railway track, managed to stop the train," he said on his Facebook page.
A clip that has gone viral since this morning was recorded by a passenger when the train appeared to be out of control.
The person who recorded the video was heard praying to be saved and indicated that there were also children on board the train.
Jamawi, who is also Sabah Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister, urged the Sabah State Railway Department to conduct a thorough probe into the matter and to take immediate measures to prevent a recurrence.
He also called on the Public Works Department Malaysia (JKR) to expedite the Tenom–Pangi road project, which he said had been approved by Chief Minister Hajiji Noor earlier in 2025.
"The project was approved early last year and we understand that a contractor has already been appointed.
"I urge the authorities to ensure that construction begins without further delay," he said.
He added that improved road connectivity would provide a safer and more reliable alternative for residents and teachers travelling between Tenom and Pangi.
As of press time, there was no official statement from the railway authorities regarding the alleged brake malfunction.
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