Malaysia's tourism ministry has canceled the operating permit of Kenari Utara Travel & Tours following criminal convictions connected to fatal safety violations. The September 11 revocation came after the Gerik Magistrate's Court found the company guilty on two counts of conducting business with unauthorized vendors, breaching regulations that govern licensed tour operators.
The enforcement action stems from a June 9 bus accident in Gerik that killed 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Tourism Commissioner implemented the license withdrawal under Section 8 of the Tourism Industry Act 1992, with officials emphasizing zero tolerance for regulatory violations that endanger public welfare and consumer protections within the sector.
The enforcement action stems from a June 9 bus accident in Gerik that killed 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Tourism Commissioner implemented the license withdrawal under Section 8 of the Tourism Industry Act 1992, with officials emphasizing zero tolerance for regulatory violations that endanger public welfare and consumer protections within the sector.
