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The Sultan of Pahang has made an urgent appeal to halt illegal street racing on public roads, warning that social media glorification of dangerous stunts leads to tragic outcomes. He also ordered authorities to demolish illegal settlements and strengthen border security.
Police in Gua Musang arrested a 17-year-old rider for reckless motorcycle driving during an early-morning enforcement operation targeting illegal street racing activities in the district.
A 31-year-old Singapore woman received a two-week jail sentence and S$2,400 fine after abandoning her crashed car at a Bugis junction to dine with friends. She also faces a one-year driving ban.
A 40-year-old Singaporean has been fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for six months after allowing his two young sons to sit dangerously on the boot of his moving Porsche on Dairy Farm Lane.
A factory operator died in a four-vehicle crash in Johor Baru after being ejected from a van and crushed beneath it. The incident occurred on Jalan Permas Utara with a father and three children present at the scene.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has expressed deep condolences following the death of Sekolah Menengah Imtiaz Ulul Albab student Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, who passed away from injuries sustained in a road accident earlier this month.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident in Bentong, Pahang that claimed six lives when a Toyota Vios collided with a lorry on Jalan Karak Lama.
A sports car fire on Singapore's East Coast Parkway towards Changi created significant traffic disruptions during Thursday evening peak hours, affecting multiple bus services with delays of up to 25 minutes.
Three women, including two underage girls, have been charged with dangerous riding following a viral 'Superman' motorcycle stunt along Kuantan Bypass in July. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about reckless road behaviour.
A two-year-old girl has died after being fatally struck by a lorry while her grandfather was reversing at their home in Kampung Bukit Kuang, Sungai Petani. Police arrested the 61-year-old man to assist investigations.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar will file a RM1 million civil suit against the driver accused of causing his death while allegedly under the influence of drugs on Jalan Raya Barat in Klang.
Police in Balik Pulau have detained a man for allegedly threatening a traffic officer following the seizure of a motorcycle being ridden by his child. The incident highlights tensions between road enforcement and motorists.
Malaysia has passed legislation making speed testing on public roads illegal. Drivers caught testing vehicle speed capabilities face fines up to RM10,000 or up to two years in jail, regardless of whether they are racing other vehicles.
Three men perished when a chicken-laden lorry collided with a parked trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway early Monday. Firefighters extracted the trapped victims from the wreckage near Tanah Merah.
Three teenage girls in Kuantan have been arrested after a viral video showed them performing dangerous 'Superman' stunts—standing on moving motorcycles—along Jalan Kuantan Bypass-Gebeng road.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 requiring courts to order road crash offenders to pay compensation to victims. Religious affairs officials and legal experts support the shift toward financial accountability alongside existing criminal penalties.
Aulia Sofia, three, sole survivor of a Sungai Petani crash that killed six family members in June, is recovering well under her aunt's care. She received a royal visit and has been given educational support for her future.
A catastrophic nine-vehicle collision in Indonesia's Deli Serdang regency claimed four lives and left eight people injured on Friday, with authorities investigating a truck driver's role.
Malaysia's cabinet has endorsed a compensation mechanism requiring courts to impose financial penalties on drink-drivers alongside existing punishments, according to Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook.
A tragic road accident in Muar claimed the lives of an elderly woman and her daughter after their Perodua Myvi collided with a lorry. The incident has renewed focus on road safety in Johor's highways.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to impose compensation orders on road offenders for accident victims, alongside existing penalties. The reform aims to strengthen accountability and road safety.
Nearly 70% of Malaysia's road accidents last year involved people aged 16 to 40, with the youngest drivers aged 16-20 accounting for the most cases. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah cited heavy vehicles, drunk driving and recklessness as key factors.
An integrated drug operation across Johor from July 1-10 identified 16 drivers testing positive for controlled substances, with thousands of additional traffic and vehicle regulation breaches detected across the state.
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to five weeks' imprisonment after his vehicle crashed into Singapore's Suntec City fountain following a heavy drinking session. The incident caused nearly S$64,600 in damage.
The Johor Road Transport Department has begun issuing investigation notices to riders observed riding motorcycles without safety helmets during the state election campaign, highlighting safety enforcement during the high-activity period.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pursuing amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to enable courts to order compensation for road accident victims and their families, while introducing stricter penalties for illegal racing.
The driver of a Proton X70 will be formally charged in court following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya on May 5. The crash claimed the life of the motorcycle rider.
Enforcement cannot alone curb dangerous road behaviour, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali says, calling for stronger education and public support following a fatal expressway accident.
A 20-year-old Mercedes driver was arrested today after forcing through a police roadblock. Authorities cited non-compliance with lawful orders as the primary charge in the incident.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has publicly rebuked members of Pakatan Harapan and DAP for riding motorcycles without helmets, instructing the Road Transport Department to issue compounds to all offenders regardless of party affiliation.
Authorities have arrested a 20-year-old driver who crashed his white Mercedes through a police checkpoint on Sprint Expressway and subsequently fled the scene. The incident drew significant public attention online.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has instructed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses to motorcyclists riding without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, based on viral video evidence. The enforcement will apply equally to all political parties.
Authorities in Kedah apprehended a 32-year-old Rohingya man for operating a multi-purpose vehicle without proper licensing credentials during a routine RTD enforcement drive in Alor Star.
A Singapore bus driver has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail after an elderly passenger died when he drove off while she was still alighting from his vehicle at Hillion Mall.
Singapore is proposing legislation that would criminalize holding a smartphone while driving, even if unused. The move comes as traffic deaths hit a 10-year high, prompting authorities to introduce tougher penalties for dangerous and drug driving offences.
Authorities in Seremban have detained two secondary school students following an incident where their vehicle struck a police officer attempting to evade a roadblock during Op Samseng Jalanan.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a motorist accused of abandoning the scene following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan Tun Razak. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns on the busy arterial route.
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Bukit Aman's traffic division is establishing a profiling system to identify and monitor drivers, commercial operators, and vehicles linked to drug and drunk-driving offences, aiming to strengthen enforcement efforts nationwide.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have apprehended a timber lorry driver and another individual following positive drug test results at Gombak Toll Plaza. Both tested positive for controlled substances during a routine screening operation.
Malaysia's Smart Lane initiative on the North-South Expressway has successfully reduced traffic congestion by up to 50 per cent since its 2023 rollout, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi confirmed in Parliament.
A tragic accident in northeast Thailand claimed ten lives when an 11-year-old child drove a pickup truck into a Buddhist procession in Mukdahan province. Ten others remain hospitalised.
The MyLesen B2 mobile licensing initiative has resumed operations in Pensiangan, Sabah, bringing motorcycle licence services directly to rural communities and reducing barriers for youths seeking legal riding credentials.
Eight Buddhist monks were killed and 14 injured when a pickup truck driven by a child veered into their foot pilgrimage group in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday.
A RM66 million wildlife crossing project in Johor is nearing construction, with completion targeted for February 2028. The initiative aims to reduce fatal collisions between vehicles and wild animals while safeguarding road users.
Authorities have arrested a married couple following a three-vehicle collision on the Federal Highway in Petaling Jaya that gained widespread attention on social media after the driver fled the accident scene.
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Malaysian police have arrested a couple involved in a widely-shared crash on the Federal Highway last month. The alleged Kembara driver has been remanded as authorities investigate the high-profile incident.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned young riders receiving free motorcycle licences under the MyLesen B2 Programme to ride responsibly and avoid illegal racing, warning that motorcyclists account for 60 per cent of annual road fatalities.
A female elephant calf was struck and killed by a car in Mersing, Johor, while its mother remained at the scene for seven hours, echoing last year's tragedy in Gerik that captured national attention.
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A major highway drug enforcement operation by Malaysian police has resulted in 135 arrests for drug-impaired driving. Commercial motorists, including bus and lorry drivers, account for nearly 90 per cent of those detained.
A retired Singapore Air Force chief has been fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for five years after his vehicle struck a woman pushing a stroller in 2024, injuring both the domestic helper and young child.
Malaysian police arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of driving under the influence of drugs during a three-month nationwide enforcement operation, prompting fresh concerns about impaired driving among heavy vehicle operators.
A trailer driver was convicted and fined RM6,000 by a magistrate's court in George Town following a careless driving incident at the Udini underpass.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has launched the Healthy and Safe Driver Programme, requiring vocational drivers to undergo health screening at 500 clinics nationwide to renew licences, with government subsidising most costs.
A high-speed BMW collision on Kuala Lumpur's DUKE expressway has claimed the lives of two Malaysian students, with a third occupant escaping with minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident as a traffic fatality case.
Melaka's Road Transport Department seized 60 vehicles during an enforcement operation targeting drivers without valid licences, expired road tax, and missing insurance. The crackdown also revealed concerning patterns in how vehicles were being traded informally.
Parliament's first week yielded just one passed Bill, the Road Transport Amendment Act 2026, which closes loopholes in illegal racing enforcement. Meanwhile, lawmakers debated unemployment, border security funding, and online child safety regulations.
Singapore's courts processed 41 drink-driving charges in a single day, highlighting enforcement efforts against impaired driving. Three men allegedly fell asleep while intoxicated, with penalties ranging from fines to jail time and licence suspensions.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has defended the government's plan to raise traffic fines by up to RM500, arguing that escalating penalties are essential to curb the growing number of road violations and enhance public safety.
Malaysia's parliament has approved the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, granting authorities enhanced powers to regulate and enforce road safety standards more effectively across the nation.