Penang, November 3: An 18-year-old Malaysian, Mohamad Nur Asymawi Jasmadi, tragically died from electrocution on Friday while charging his phone on an express bus in Penang. The incident occurred shortly after he boarded the bus at Penang Sentral, bound for Kuala Lumpur, around 6 pm.

According to Penang police chief Anuar Abdul Rahman, a fellow passenger heard Jasmadi scream and saw him foaming at the mouth just 10 minutes into the journey. The bus driver immediately called emergency services, and an ambulance arrived at the scene around 6:20 pm. However, medical personnel were unable to revive Jasmadi, and he was declared dead on the bus, as reported by The Star. Nigeria Shocker: Girl Poisons Ex-Boyfriend's Pepper Soup To Get Revenge, Accidentally Kills 4 Others in Uzairue. 

An initial investigation by authorities revealed burn marks on Jasmadi’s left fingers, which they believe resulted from an electric shock caused while he was charging his phone. Police noted that the end of the charging cable had melted, and the phone was overheating. The post-mortem examination confirmed that Jasmadi died from electrocution, and police reported no signs of criminal conduct. UK Shocker: Malaysian Teen Attacks Schoolmates With Claw Hammers He Collected for ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ While They Slept in Devon, Sentenced to Life.

The New Straits Times highlighted police concerns regarding phone-charging safety, especially in public spaces with possibly faulty or overloaded outlets. “We advise the public to use caution while charging electronic devices on public transportation,” said Rahman.

This tragic accident has prompted further investigation into the electrical safety standards on public transportation in the country.

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