IN view of the recent bombing which injured two people, all bus, rail system, bus terminal, and tollway operators are strongly advised to remain vigilant and ensure the strict implementation of their approved security plans, especially those that pertain to monitoring system and access control.

Transport operators are also advised to do the following to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents:

Inspection and control of prohibited items that can be brought inside bus units;

Stringent screening of passengers and baggage before boarding;

Loading and unloading of passengers only in designated areas with screening;

Deployment of security personnel, K9 units, and utilization of security equipment;

Report immediately on suspicious passengers;

Intelligence/information sharing with local and foreign counterparts;

Enhance the provisions in the security plan regarding guidelines and procedures to counter bus attacks;

Conduct drills & exercises as provided in the security plan; and

Implement appropriate undertakings as provided in the respective security/contingency plans.

Earlier, the police were alerted all their personnel and instructed to take extra precautionary security all the time.

Commuters have also advised to take necessary measure and be extra vigilant by reporting to the police any suspicious unattended baggage.