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Authorities in Gua Musang have detained a 17-year-old motorcyclist following a targeted operation against street racing. The arrest marks continued efforts to combat dangerous riding practices in the district.
A 31-year-old Singapore woman was sentenced to two weeks' jail and fined S$2,400 for abandoning her crashed car in Bugis to go for supper with friends. She also received a one-year driving ban.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his deepest sympathies to the families of six young men killed in a collision between a Toyota Vios and a lorry on Jalan Karak Lama in Bentong, Pahang, early on July 25.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar is preparing to file a RM1 million civil suit against the driver accused of hitting him with a vehicle. Legal proceedings are expected to commence in August pending administrative formalities.
Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to impose mandatory compensation orders on road crash offenders alongside existing penalties, with support from religious authorities and legal experts.
A tragic road accident in Muar claimed the lives of an elderly mother and her adult daughter when their Perodua Myvi collided with a lorry on Jalan Temenggung Ahmad on Thursday morning.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has issued a stern directive requiring all political candidates and campaign supporters to strictly comply with traffic regulations during Negeri Sembilan's ongoing state election campaign, warning against dangerous practices.
Three-year-old Aulia Sofia, sole survivor of a June crash that killed six family members near Sungai Petani, is recovering well under her aunt's care. The Raja Muda of Kedah visited the child, presenting aid and an education savings account.
Malaysia's Cabinet has agreed in principle to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 to allow courts to order road offenders to pay compensation to accident victims, strengthening accountability and road safety measures.
A 58-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to five weeks in jail after driving under the influence and ploughing his car through the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City, causing nearly S$64,600 in damage.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish a compensation mechanism for road accident victims and their families, with courts empowered to order offenders to pay based on injury severity and financial circumstances.
A 52-year-old truck driver in Hanoi has been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the murder of a teenage girl, whom he deliberately dragged beneath his concrete mixer truck following an initial accident.
A retired Singapore Air Force chief has been penalised with a S$5,000 fine and five-year driving ban after his vehicle struck an Indonesian domestic helper and toddler at a pedestrian crossing in May 2024.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned young motorcyclists receiving free licences under the MyLesen B2 Programme to prioritise safety over speed, warning that 60 per cent of road fatalities involve riders under 30.
A lorry driver in his 40s died after his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Firefighters spent nearly three hours reaching the remote scene and extracting the victim from beneath a fallen tree.
A 20-year-old motorist has been arrested following a dramatic incident in which his white Mercedes crashed through a police roadblock on the Sprint Expressway near Intan, before the vehicle sped away from the scene.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses to motorcyclists found riding without helmets during the Johor election campaign, following viral videos of violations.
Singapore's government has introduced tough new traffic laws targeting phone use while driving and reckless endangerment. Holding a phone while the vehicle moves will become illegal, with courts able to impose jail time and fines. The changes respond to a 24% spike in fatalities since 2021.
Malaysian police have arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers for allegedly operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs during a three-month nationwide enforcement campaign, intensifying focus on substance abuse among heavy vehicle operators.
Two Malaysian university students died in a fiery car crash on Kuala Lumpur's DUKE expressway early Wednesday morning. A BMW travelling at excessive speed lost control and collided with a road divider, igniting. A third passenger survived.
Melaka's Road Transport Department seized 60 vehicles during Operation PEWA, with enforcement notices issued to 196 vehicles. Violations included unlicensed driving, expired road tax, and missing insurance coverage.
Singapore authorities charged 41 drivers with drink-driving offences in a single day, including three men who reportedly fell asleep at the wheel while intoxicated. The enforcement action underscores escalating road safety concerns.
Malaysian parliamentarians are backing harsh measures to curb illegal street racing, including permanent driving licence revocation and mandatory rehabilitation. The proposals come as legislators debate amendments to road transport laws.
A lorry driver who prevented a potential tragedy by using his vehicle to slow a runaway express bus near Menora Tunnel has been recognized by the Malaysian government with a special award and RM10,000.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has tabled a new amendment to crack down on illegal street racing and speed testing, introducing specific criminal offences with penalties reaching five years imprisonment and fines up to RM20,000 for repeat offenders.
Malaysia is moving to raise maximum traffic fines to RM500 for over 700 driving offences if parliament approves pending amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987, marking a significant increase in road safety enforcement costs.
Police in Johor arrested 16 motorists and impounded 260 motorcycles in a coordinated enforcement operation against illegal street racing and dangerous riding practices near Iskandar Puteri.
Malaysia's parliament has begun reviewing the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which significantly increases penalties for traffic violations. Proposed changes include raising fines for common offences and imposing stricter punishments for dangerous driving behaviour.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that the Road Transport Department's road safety priorities extend well beyond enforcement of car sunshade regulations, emphasising the agency's focus on more pressing traffic concerns.
A Singapore emergency physician has raised alarms about impaired driving linked to etomidate, an anaesthetic found in vaporisers, following a spike in drug-related traffic accidents that killed 19 people since 2023.
The trailer driver involved in a fatal collision on Karak Expressway near Bentong on June 14 that killed four people has been released on police bail as the investigation continues.
A tragic sequence of road accidents in Pahang's Maran and Pekan districts claimed four lives today, including two sisters. The collisions occurred within an hour of each other.
Three media officers working with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were among seven people hurt in a three-vehicle collision on the East Coast Expressway near Maran in Pahang early this morning.
An appellate court has ruled that a 13-year-old girl, the sole survivor of a catastrophic road accident, is entitled to full compensation for her lifetime care requirements, despite her father bearing significant responsibility for the crash.
A 36-year-old Singapore man has been charged with dangerous driving, operating a vehicle under methamphetamine influence, and weapon possession following a June collision in Kallang that injured two people.
A Tawau magistrates' court has sentenced a lorry driver to five years in prison and fined him RM30,000 for dangerous driving that resulted in a motorcyclist's death last year.
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced a comprehensive Road Transport Amendment Bill featuring 42 clauses designed to combat illegal street racing and dismantle criminal syndicates endangering road safety.
A 29-year-old Singaporean has been charged after allegedly driving drunk against traffic at 114kmh and colliding with a school bus, injuring two children. He faces multiple charges including drink driving and dangerous driving.