Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said the task forces were set up to ensure the investigations were transparent, independent and free from any external influence.

The first task force will probe the Nov 7 explosion aboard the MV Kyparissia, which killed three people and injured three others.

“The task force will scrutinise all aspects of operations, safety compliance and the mechanisms for handling dangerous cargo,” Loke said after chairing the ministry’s post-Cabinet meeting today, which reviewed three recent transport-related incidents.

The second task force will investigate the Nov 8 incident in which an empty commuter train overshot Platform 4 at Butterworth station, and will recommend improvements to prevent future incidents.

“I have also instructed the Land Public Transport Agency to open an investigation file against the train driver and take follow-up action after the investigation,” he said.

Loke also said the meeting received a detailed briefing on the water leakage at KLIA Terminal 1, which occurred during roof waterproofing works carried out by Teras Budi Resources Sdn Bhd under a RM5.27 million contract from April 15 to April 14, 2026.

“Following the incident, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd issued a stop-work order to allow an internal investigation to be carried out and for corrective action to be taken immediately

“I have also instructed MAHB to take strict action against the contractor for the negligence that caused the incident,” he said.

MAHB had said the leakage was due to an “error” by a contractor that had been carrying out roof restoration work at the airport.

Videos circulating on social media showed water pouring from the roof and spreading across the floor near the luggage check-in area, with passengers avoiding that section.

The leak was the latest in a series of operational issues at KLIA, including aerotrain breakdowns and power outages.