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An SUV crashed through the glass doors of Kota Kinabalu International Airport's Departure Hall after a 66-year-old driver failed to shift into park gear while changing drivers, then accidentally accelerated.
A 20-year-old Malaysian student from Perlis died in a motorcycle accident in Yala, Thailand on Saturday after the bike hit an electricity pole. His friend from Kedah remains critically injured in hospital.
A Singapore driver has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death following a catastrophic six-vehicle collision in Tampines in April 2024 that killed two people, including a 17-year-old student.
A 22-year-old Singapore man has been charged with eight offences after a pump attendant died during an incident at an Esso petrol station. Police allege the driver was under the influence of drugs and operating a deregistered vehicle without a valid licence.
A devastating head-on collision between two passenger buses in Bangladesh's Sylhet region has claimed eight lives and left 25 others injured, reigniting concerns about the nation's chronic road safety crisis.
A 65-year-old driver was killed when his BMW lost control and collided with a driving institute fence in Marang, Terengganu on Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the fatal accident.
A woman driving an SUV lost control and collided with the glass doors at Kota Kinabalu International Airport's departure hall on Level 3 on Wednesday afternoon. The driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalised, while airport operations resumed normally.
An MPV driver injured in a collision with wild elephants on the East Coast Expressway 2 has criticized the highway's safety infrastructure, urging immediate fence repairs and stronger long-term wildlife prevention measures.
The Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge will close its eastbound lane from 8pm on August 8 until 3am on August 9 to facilitate the Cultural Night Run 2026, with the westbound route remaining operational.
A road safety expert has urged Malaysian authorities and event organisers to adopt a structured risk management framework for the RXZ Members motorcycle gathering, citing a troubling escalation in fatalities during the annual event.
Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has clarified that local authorities, not JKR, hold responsibility for managing trees along federal roads, though the department remains willing to assist in improving road safety measures.
Mohd Radzi Rahimi, 40, a prominent UMNO Youth official, was killed along with three family members when a tree collapsed onto their vehicle near Janda Baik, Bentong on Tuesday afternoon.
The Sultan of Pahang has called for an immediate halt to illegal street racing on public roads, warning of tragic consequences. He also ordered authorities to demolish illegal settlements and strengthen border controls against foreign nationals.
Police in Gua Musang have arrested a 17-year-old motorcyclist as part of intensified efforts to combat dangerous street racing. The arrest follows authorities' growing concern over reckless riding endangering public safety.
A 31-year-old Singapore resident received a two-week jail sentence and S$2,400 fine after abandoning her crashed vehicle in Bugis to have supper with friends, compounding a troubling pattern of obstructing justice.
Two express bus drivers were arrested at Gua Musang Rest and Relaxation Area after police discovered methamphetamine concealed behind the driver's seat during a routine operation.
A fatal traffic accident in Sibu has claimed two lives after a car skidded off Jalan Sungai Bidut and plunged into a roadside drain. Emergency responders recovered both victims from the submerged vehicle.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has mourned the passing of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab in Melaka, who died from injuries sustained in a road accident involving multiple students and a teacher 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 early yesterday. The tragedy has renewed calls for stricter road safety measures.
Police are investigating a fatal four-vehicle crash in Johor Baru that killed a factory operator. A father and three children were among those involved in the collision on Jalan Permas Utama.
Police have arrested two motorcyclists caught performing perilous 'Superman' stunts on the PLUS highway near Hulu Selangor. The arrests underscore ongoing efforts to combat reckless riding that endangers motorists.
A two-year-old girl died after being hit by a fertiliser lorry driven by her grandfather in Gurun, Kedah. Police are investigating the fatal accident, which occurred while the vehicle was being reversed near a residential house.
A 2-year-old girl died after being struck by a lorry her grandfather was reversing in the driveway of their Sungai Petani home. The 61-year-old man has been detained for questioning.
The widow of a Klang delivery rider who died after being struck by a vehicle will file a RM1 million civil suit in August, pending administrative approvals. The accused driver faces murder charges.
Seven people died when a sleeper bus caught fire after hitting a roadside embankment in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai Province early Sunday. The tragedy marks the second major bus accident in a week.
Malaysia has passed legislation criminalizing speed testing on public roads. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah clarified that individuals cannot test vehicle speed on any road, even without racing competitors, with penalties reaching RM10,000 or imprisonment.
A five-tonne chicken lorry crashed into a stationary trailer on the East-West Highway in Tanah Merah, Kelantan, killing the driver and two passengers in an early morning incident.
Authorities in Kuantan have arrested three teenage girls who gained online attention by executing 'Superman' motorcycle stunts—a hazardous practice involving standing on seat handles—on a major bypass road.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require road crash offenders to pay mandatory compensation to victims or their families, alongside existing criminal penalties.
Aulia Sofia, three, survived a June crash in Sungai Petani that killed six relatives including her parents. Now recovering in Bertam, she received a visit from Kedah's royal family who presented educational aid.
A multi-vehicle collision in Indonesia's North Sumatra province on Friday claimed four lives and left eight others hospitalised. The pile-up involved three trucks, five minibuses and a motorcycle near Deli Serdang.
A fatal road accident near Muar, Johor claimed the lives of an elderly woman and her adult daughter when their Perodua Myvi collided with a lorry on Wednesday morning.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a compensation mechanism requiring courts to impose financial penalties on drink-driving offenders. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook says the system will operate alongside existing criminal penalties.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to mandate road offenders pay compensation to accident victims and their families as an additional penalty alongside existing sentences.
Nearly 70 per cent of Malaysia's road accidents last year involved people aged 16 to 40, with the youngest cohort accounting for the largest share, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah disclosed in Parliament.
An integrated drug enforcement operation in Johor has identified 16 drivers testing positive for illegal substances, with authorities also uncovering thousands of traffic and vehicle regulation breaches.
Johor's Road Transport Department has issued investigation notices to motorcycle riders found without helmets during the state's recent election campaign, highlighting enforcement efforts amid heightened political activity.
A Singapore man has been sentenced to five weeks in jail and a 2½-year driving ban after his car ploughed into Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth in July 2024 while he was intoxicated, nearly causing catastrophic harm.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish a court-ordered compensation mechanism for road accident victims and their families, with stricter penalties for illegal racing activities.
A Proton X70 driver involved in a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya is set to face charges in court today. The incident occurred on May 5.
Malaysia's traffic enforcement chief says enforcement alone cannot stop irresponsible road behaviour. Education, community support and attitude change are essential to reduce accidents.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old driver who allegedly showed signs of nervousness before accelerating through a roadblock in his Mercedes, breaching traffic enforcement protocols.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old driver after his white Mercedes rammed through a police roadblock on Sprint Expressway near the National Institute of Public Administration. The incident attracted widespread viral attention on social media.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has directed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses against campaign workers found riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election, with Minister Anthony Loke emphasising impartial enforcement across all political parties.
Authorities in Kedah have arrested a 32-year-old Rohingya man caught driving a multi-purpose vehicle without a valid licence during a routine Road Transport Department enforcement operation in Alor Star.
Singapore is moving to penalise drivers merely holding a phone while driving, even without using it, as part of sweeping new traffic legislation responding to a 24% surge in road fatalities since 2021.
Malaysia's Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has pledged a phased reopening of the Selangau-Mukah Interchange Flyover on the Pan Borneo Highway following structural damage from a palm oil tanker collision, prioritising safety over timeline.
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Bukit Aman's Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department is establishing a comprehensive profiling system to identify high-risk drivers, companies and vehicles in its escalating campaign against drug-impaired and alcohol-fuelled driving across Malaysia.
Police in Seremban arrested two schoolboys for ramming a police officer while attempting to flee a roadblock during Op Samseng Jalanan operations in Taman Panchor Jaya.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have apprehended a vehicle driver accused of abandoning the scene following a deadly collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan Tun Razak early this morning.
Ten Buddhist monks have died after an 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a religious procession in Thailand's Mukdahan province. Ten others remain hospitalised, with two in critical condition.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed when his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Firefighters took nearly three hours to reach the remote location.
The MyLesen B2 programme has resumed operations in Pensiangan, Sabah, enabling rural residents to obtain valid motorcycle riding licences locally while enhancing road safety awareness.
Eight Buddhist monks died and 14 were injured after a pickup truck driven by a child crashed into their religious pilgrimage group in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday.
Authorities in Petaling Jaya have arrested a married couple following a three-vehicle collision on the Federal Highway that gained widespread attention online. The incident allegedly involved a driver leaving the scene.
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Authorities have arrested a married couple in connection with a widely-shared crash on the Federal Highway. The alleged Kembara driver has been remanded as police investigate the incident.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned young riders receiving free motorcycle licences under the MyLesen B2 Programme to prioritise safety and comply with traffic regulations, warning that illegal racing carries serious penalties.
A distraught mother elephant remained at the side of her dead calf for seven hours on a Johor road after the youngster was struck by a vehicle. The incident mirrors a heartbreaking Gerik tragedy from last year that sparked national concern over human-elephant conflict.
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Malaysia's federal police conducted a targeted highway enforcement operation between April and June, resulting in 135 arrests for drug-impaired driving. Commercial vehicle operators dominated the arrests, accounting for nearly 90 percent of those detained.
A retired Singapore Air Force chief has been fined S$5,000 and disqualified from driving for five years after his vehicle struck a woman pushing a stroller in 2024, injuring both her and the toddler inside.
A Hanoi court has handed a 52-year-old concrete mixer driver a 20-year prison sentence for intentionally driving over and dragging a teenage girl to her death in September 2025, after deciding her death would cost him less than compensation.
Malaysian police have arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs during a three-month nationwide enforcement campaign, underscoring escalating concerns about impaired driving among heavy-vehicle operators.