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Police have arrested two men following an aggressive road dispute near Senai airport in which one allegedly wielded a machete against another motorist over high-beam usage, highlighting growing traffic-related violence.
Police in Gua Musang arrested a 17-year-old motorcyclist during an early morning enforcement operation targeting illegal street racing, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth participation in dangerous road activities.
A 31-year-old Singapore woman has been sentenced to two weeks in jail and fined S$2,400 for abandoning her damaged vehicle at an accident scene in Bugis to go out for supper with friends, highlighting persistent road safety concerns.
Sabah has commenced a RM70.6 million upgrade of Jalan Lok Kawi, converting it into a four-lane dual carriageway to alleviate congestion and bolster safety in the fast-growing Lok Kawi-Pengalat-Papar region.
The Malaysian Highway Authority is constructing 18 additional motorcycle shelters across major expressways nationwide this year as part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety for motorcyclists during adverse weather conditions.
Police have launched a full investigation into a four-vehicle collision in Johor Baru that resulted in the death of a factory operator. The woman was ejected from a van and struck by the overturned vehicle.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has offered condolences following the death of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab in Melaka, who succumbed to injuries from a road accident earlier this month.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep condolences to the families of six men killed in a fatal road collision in Bentong, Pahang, calling for renewed commitment to road safety.
Police have arrested two motorcyclists for executing dangerous 'Superman' stunts—where riders stand on seats while moving—on the PLUS highway near Hulu Selangor, prompting renewed warnings about reckless road behaviour.
A sports car fire on Singapore's East Coast Parkway disrupted traffic for hours on Thursday evening, with delays affecting multiple bus services. No injuries were reported.
Three women, including two underage girls, face dangerous riding charges after performing viral 'Superman' motorcycle stunts on a busy highway in Kuantan. The incident on July 16 has sparked renewed concern about reckless road behaviour.
A two-year-old girl died after being hit by a fertiliser transport lorry driven by her 61-year-old grandfather in Gurun, Kedah. Police are investigating how the child came to be in the vehicle's path unnoticed.
A 2-year-old girl died after being struck by a lorry her grandfather was reversing at their home in Sungai Petani. The 61-year-old man is assisting police investigations into the fatal accident.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar, killed in a March incident involving a drug-impaired driver in Klang, will file a RM1 million civil suit in August pending legal documentation.
A Balik Pulau resident was detained after threatening a traffic officer who had impounded a motorcycle being operated by his child. The incident highlights tensions between enforcement officials and members of the public.
Malaysia's Deputy Transport Minister has warned that speed testing on public roads—even without racing—can result in criminal charges, fines up to RM10,000, or imprisonment under new amendments to road transport laws.
Three men died in a collision between a chicken-laden lorry and a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway in the early morning hours. The driver and two passengers were pronounced dead at the scene.
Klang police have impounded seven motorcycles and launched an investigation against one rider for reckless driving in a targeted enforcement operation against street racing activities.
Police in Kuantan have detained three teenage girls who performed dangerous 'Superman' motorcycle stunts on a major highway, drawing public attention after videos circulated on social media.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has mandated strict adherence to traffic regulations throughout the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, emphasising that safety must take precedence over political ambitions.
Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed in principle to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to order road crash offenders to pay compensation to victims and their families, addressing a long-standing gap in victim protection.
Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has declared a natural disaster emergency on Ho Chi Minh Road in Tuyen Quang Province following severe damage from consecutive heavy rainfall events throughout June.
Three-year-old Aulia Sofia, the lone survivor of a devastating June road crash in Kedah that killed six family members, is making remarkable progress in recovery. The Raja Muda of Kedah recently visited the child, presenting support and education funds.
A nine-vehicle pile-up in North Sumatra's Deli Serdang regency on Friday claimed four lives and left eight people injured. Police are investigating the collision involving three trucks, five minibuses and a motorcycle.
Malaysia's cabinet has endorsed a new compensation framework for victims of drink-driving incidents, Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook confirmed, imposing financial remedies alongside traditional criminal penalties.
A tragic accident on Jalan Temenggung Ahmad near Muar claimed the lives of an 83-year-old woman and her 58-year-old daughter when their Perodua Myvi collided with a lorry after losing control.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 allowing courts to impose compensation on road offenders for victims' losses, alongside existing penalties like fines and imprisonment.
Four deaths on the East Coast Expressway left eight children fatherless. Their families now depend on PERKESO's social security protections—a safety net many Malaysians overlook until tragedy strikes.
Nearly 70 per cent of Malaysian road accidents involve drivers and road users aged 16 to 40, according to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, with the 16-20 age group recording the highest number of incidents.
Johor road authorities have identified 16 commercial and public transport drivers testing positive for drugs in a multi-agency operation spanning July 1-10, with widespread traffic violations also detected.
A 58-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to five weeks in jail and banned from driving for 2½ years after his car plunged into Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth in July 2024. He had consumed about a litre of beer before the incident.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is introducing amendments to empower courts to order compensation for road accident victims and their families, while new legislation targets illegal racing with enhanced penalties before accidents occur.
A Proton X70 driver faced charges in court following a collision on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on May 5. The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the metropolitan area.
Maxim Malaysia has rolled out an enhanced SOS system enabling faster emergency response for both drivers and passengers, featuring GPS-enabled alerts, multi-contact notifications, and a peer-driver assistance network.
Malaysia's top traffic police official argues that enforcement operations alone cannot prevent road accidents, particularly involving motorcyclists. Education, community engagement, and cultural change are essential to reduce irresponsible behaviour on roads.
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has publicly rebuked members of Pakatan Harapan and DAP for operating motorcycles without proper safety helmets, directing enforcement authorities to issue penalties.
Police have detained a 20-year-old Mercedes driver after he crashed through a roadblock near Intan and fled along Sprint Expressway in an incident that gained viral attention online.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has instructed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses against motorcyclists riding without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, enforcing road safety laws impartially across all political parties.
Authorities in Kedah have arrested a 32-year-old Rohingya man for operating a multi-purpose vehicle without a valid driving licence during a routine road safety enforcement operation.
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Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an early-morning hit-and-run that claimed the life of a motorcyclist near Kuala Lumpur Hospital. The driver turned himself in to authorities.
Malaysia's Smart Lane initiative on the North-South Expressway has proven effective in reducing traffic congestion by between 30 and 50 per cent since its 2023 launch, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi revealed in parliament.
Police in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a car driver accused of abandoning a vehicle at the scene of a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan Tun Razak, marking another serious incident on the busy thoroughfare.
Authorities detained a timber lorry driver and another individual after they tested positive for drugs during a routine screening operation at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur.
A lorry driver in his 40s died after his 10-tonne vehicle plunged 150 feet into a ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang, Kelantan. Firefighters spent hours extracting the body from beneath a fallen tree.
The MyLesen B2 programme has returned to Pensiangan, Sabah, enabling rural residents to obtain motorcycle riding licences locally. The initiative aims to reduce road accidents and create economic opportunities for youths and adults aged 16 to 63.
Eight Buddhist monks died and 14 were injured after a pickup truck driven by an underage driver struck their pilgrimage group in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday, with authorities investigating the cause of the collision.
Johor's RM66 million wildlife crossing project on Jalan Kahang-Mersing is progressing toward a February 2028 completion date, designed to reduce fatal collisions between vehicles and wildlife while protecting motorists.
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Malaysian police have arrested a couple in connection with a viral crash on the Federal Highway last month. The driver of a Kembara vehicle involved in the incident has been remanded pending further inquiries.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called on MyLesen B2 programme participants to treat their motorcycle licences as a responsibility rather than permission to race, warning that illegal racing now carries prison sentences under new legislation.
A mother elephant stayed with her dead calf for seven hours along a Johor highway after the young animal was struck by a vehicle early today, reviving memories of last year's emotional Gerik tragedy that sparked national concern.
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Malaysian police arrested 135 drivers for drug-impaired driving in a highway enforcement campaign. Commercial vehicle operators accounted for nearly 90 per cent of the arrests, raising concerns about road safety in the transport sector.
A former chief of Singapore's air force has been fined S$5,000 and disqualified from driving for five years after his vehicle struck a woman pushing a stroller at a pedestrian crossing in 2024, injuring both her and a two-year-old child.
A three-month nationwide anti-drug driving operation has resulted in the arrest of 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of operating heavy vehicles while impaired by drugs, raising alarm about highway safety risks.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has made health screening mandatory for vocational licence renewal through the Healthy and Safe Driver Programme, available at 500 clinics nationwide with government subsidies.
Two Malaysian university students perished in a high-speed collision on the DUKE expressway near Kuala Lumpur after their BMW hit a road divider and ignited. A third passenger survived with minor injuries.
Melaka's JPJ has seized 60 vehicles during Operation PEWA after inspecting 243 vehicles. The enforcement action targeted driving without valid licences, expired road tax, and missing insurance coverage.