RapidKL Bus Catches Fire Along Jalan Syed Putra In Taman Seputeh
This morning at 8 a.m., a Rapid KL double-decker bus on the 640 route towards Jalan Klang Lama caught fire close to a bus stop along Jalan Syed Putra in Taman Seputeh. There were no reported injuries.
It is believed that as soon as the bus driver realized there was a fire at the back of the vehicle, he quickly pulled over and told the seven occupants to get out of the bus. The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) was dispatched to the scene at 8.16 a.m. Rapid Bus issued a statement today stating, "The fire was successfully extinguished by JBPM, and a tow truck has been engaged." A total of sixteen firefighters were sent to the location at 8:06 in the morning after an emergency call was received. 90% of the bus was completely consumed by flames, as confirmed by the department. “The cause of the fire is still under investigation,” the department added in a statement.
Written By
Anis
Previously in banking and e commerce before she realized nothing makes her happier than a revving engine and gleaming tyres........
JPJ Running Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR
VRU7184
SELANGOR
BSU5201
JOHOR
JG1465J
PULAU PINANG
PSG6018
PERAK
APM3984
PAHANG
CFJ1773
KEDAH
KGJ5296
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEM3489
KOTA KINABALU
SJU6323
KUCHING
QAB7901P
Last updated 21 Oct, 2026
Fuel Price
Petrol
RON 95
RM 3.97
+1.38
RON 97
RM 4.90
+1.75
RON 100
RM 7.20
+2.20
VPR
RM 8.23
+2.00
Diesel
EURO 5 B10
RM 5.12
+2.08
EURO 5 B7
RM 5.32
+2.08
Last updated 30 Apr, 2026
Related News
New MRT Feeder Bus From North Sungai Buloh To MRT Putrajaya
Rapid KL announced the new MRT feeder bus connecting areas north of Sg Buloh to the MRT Putrajaya Line station.
06-12-2023
Rapid KL Safety Point Launched In Eight LRT & MRT Stations
The RSP program is a continuation from the earlier Go To Safety Point (GTSP) program which was announced by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) back in 2013 which saw petrol stations and convenience stores taken up as partners to make the program a success.
21-10-2022
Rapid KL Denies Monopoly, Reassures Klang Valley Commuters
Rapid KL insists Klang Valley commuters still have plenty of bus options despite claims of monopoly.
19-01-2026
Rapid Bus to Roll Out 1,600 Electric Buses from 2026
Rapid Bus will deploy up to 1,600 electric buses nationwide from 2026 as part of a major fleet modernisation drive.
13-01-2026
Report: Rapid Bus Experimenting With Diesel-To-EV Bus Conversions
Rapid Bus reportedly experimenting with novel diesel-to-EV bus conversions through proof-of-concept (POC) pilot.
07-01-2026
Prasarana Moved 1.54 Million People on New Year’s Eve
Prasarana moved 1.54 million people on New Year’s Eve, marking its highest single-day ridership.
02-01-2026
Rapid Bus Expands On-Demand Service In Penang With 7 New Vans
Rapid Bus has added seven vans to its On-Demand service in Bayan Lepas and Bayan Baru.
22-07-2025
New Rapid KL On-Demand New City Centre and University Zones
Rapid KL On-Demand adds new routes linking train stations to key urban and university campus locations.
28-06-2025
Latest News
Proton's Exports Are Growing, But Not All The Cars Wear Proton Badges
Proton exported 7,370 vehicles in the first nine months of 2026, including Geely cars built in Malaysia. Here's why it matters for Tanjong Malim.
21-10-2026
6,537 Road Deaths In 2025 - Can Malaysia's New Safety Push Make A Difference?
Malaysia recorded 6,537 road deaths in 2025. With a new MOT-MIROS proposal underway, can the country meet its target to halve fatalities by 2030?
20-10-2026
ECRL Vs Driving To Kota Bharu: Petrol, EV Or Train, Which Costs Less?
ECRL fares to Kota Bharu start at RM125. We compare train tickets with petrol and EV energy costs to see which option makes more sense.
19-10-2026
"We'd Love To Go Back": Mercedes Eyes Sepang Return As F1 Night Race Idea Emerges
Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 wants to return to Sepang, while Signify says a night race is technically possible. Could Malaysia's next F1 race be after dark?
19-10-2026
RM52,000 In Car Rebates? Sime Motors' 3-Day Sale Is Now On!
Sime Motors' 3-day sale runs from 16 to 18 October 2026 in Ara Damansara, with car rebates up to RM52,000, test drives and special offers.
16-10-2026
RM950 Million From F1 At Sepang. So Why Is Malaysia Still Hesitating?
F1 at Sepang generated nearly RM950 million in economic impact. But a five-year Malaysian GP deal could cost RM1.5 billion. Here's why.
16-10-2026
35 Cars Daily! BYD's New Miri 3S Centre Puts Aftersales In Focus
BYD's new Miri 3S Centre can service up to 35 cars daily. Here's how the latest Sarawak expansion strengthens aftersales support for EV owners.
15-10-2026
Chery Omoda 5 Recall: 600 Cars In 2024, 8,878 In 2026. What Changed?
Chery's Omoda 5 recall covers 8,878 vehicles, compared with 600 in 2024. Here's what changed, what remains unknown and what owners should do.
15-10-2026
Show More
trending_flat
Malaysia First Used Car and EV Consignment Platform
This is the best place to sell your car at true market value. Instead of accepting low dealer trade-ins, we handle everything and connect your car directly to genuine buyers for the highest price.
Understanding CariCarzAutomall Consignment Plan
Approved 200-Check Points Inspection
7 Day Money Back Guarantee
One Year Extended Warranty
No Hidden Charge