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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has justified a significant increase in traffic violation fines, arguing that stiffer penalties are necessary to deter mounting road offences across Malaysia.
Malaysia's parliament has endorsed the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, expanding enforcement capabilities under the 1987 Road Transport Act. The legislation aims to enhance regulatory oversight of the nation's transportation sector.
Malaysian MPs have proposed sweeping amendments to combat illegal street racing, including permanent licence revocation, mandatory rehabilitation, and stricter penalties for vehicle modifications and drunk driving.
A lorry driver has been awarded RM10,000 and a Special Certificate of Appreciation for his quick thinking that prevented a serious accident involving an express bus near Menora Tunnel in Perak last month.
Malaysia's Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2025 introduces specific criminal penalties for illegal racing and speed trials, with first-time offenders facing up to RM10,000 fines or two years' jail, and repeat offenders risking five years' imprisonment.
Police in Johor's Iskandar Puteri conducted a joint operation against illegal street racing, arresting 16 motorists and seizing 260 motorcycles at the Lima Kedai Toll Plaza during an enforcement drive.
Parliament has begun debating the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which would significantly increase penalties for traffic violations, enhance enforcement capabilities, and introduce stricter punishments for dangerous driving practices.
The trailer driver responsible for a fatal collision on the Karak Expressway in Bentong that claimed four lives has been released on police bail. Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Singapore faces a dangerous surge in drug-impaired driving, with emergency physicians warning that etomidate-laced vapes and methamphetamine are causing fatal road accidents at alarming rates.
Parliament reconvenes Monday for a 16-day sitting featuring constitutional amendments on prime ministerial tenure limits and attorney general separation, alongside transport safety reforms addressing illegal racing.
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A multi-vehicle collision on the East Coast highway near Maran left seven people injured, including three media personnel assisting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi, after a lorry made an unsafe lane change.
Three media officers working with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were among seven people injured in a three-vehicle collision on the East Coast Expressway near Maran today.
A 36-year-old Singaporean driver faces multiple charges including driving under the influence of methamphetamine after a dangerous collision in Kallang on June 17 left a taxi driver and passenger injured.
Malaysia's Road Transport Amendment Bill 2025, featuring 42 clauses across 11 amendment areas, will be tabled in parliament this week with bipartisan backing to crack down on illegal racing and organized road crime.
Pahang's royal family has expressed profound sorrow following a fatal collision on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway that claimed four lives, including a one-year-old child.
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Authorities have apprehended a lorry driver after a widely-shared video captured him engaging in reckless driving behaviour and making an obscene gesture on the Kajang SILK Highway.
A foreign national with 34 outstanding traffic summonses was arrested in Pendang after attempting to flee a Road Transport Department enforcement operation in Guar Kepayang.
Police arrested a lorry driver for making obscene gestures and driving recklessly on the Kajang Silk Highway towards Bandar Baru Bangi in a video that went viral.
A trailer driver involved in a fatal collision on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway has 15 traffic summonses on record. The accident killed four people when the iron dust-laden lorry struck a Honda City.
A 34-year-old Singapore driver will be charged on June 10 over a fatal crash on the CTE that killed a 20-year-old motorcyclist. He allegedly drove under the influence of etomidate, an anaesthetic found in e-vaporisers.
A 19-year-old university student has had her remand extended for two more days in connection with a fatal traffic collision on Jalan Renggam-Simpang Renggam that claimed four lives.
Malaysia faces mounting road safety concerns after 16 people died in a series of traffic accidents over seven days, reigniting debate about systemic issues.
A tragic accident in Sungai Petani has claimed the lives of six family members. The Transport Ministry is currently awaiting the results of a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Three motorcyclists and a pillion rider have been arrested by Kuala Lumpur police following intelligence-led operations targeting the viral 'wheelie' stunt videos circulating online.
Authorities have arrested the driver of an orange Perodua Myvi involved in a collision with a cyclist in Kampung Pandan. Video footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
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A Mitsubishi Triton driver who gained online attention has been remanded for four days following arrest on charges involving reckless driving and drug-related matters in Seberang Perai.
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Iskandar Affan Ibrahim, 7, was buried at Permatang Kuang Mosque Islamic Cemetery following a fatal road accident that claimed six lives when an SUV collided with a lorry in Sungai Petani.
A magistrate has rejected a remand application against a 49-year-old lorry driver who was detained following a fatal crash. The driver was released after the court hearing.
A survivor of last year's UPSI bus crash in Gerik, Perak that claimed 15 lives says counselling support has helped him overcome transport anxiety and begin healing from the tragedy.
UPSI has released a chronicle documenting the Gerik bus tragedy that killed 15 students. The publication captures the university's seven-phase crisis management approach and experiences of those affected, while RM2 million raised for victim support continues to be distributed.
Police are investigating a bus accident in Sembawang where a 64-year-old passenger was hospitalised. A 55-year-old bus driver is assisting authorities with inquiries into the incident.
The Perlis State Legislative Assembly has endorsed a motion demanding harsher mandatory sentences and tighter enforcement action against drink-drivers, with measures spanning federal coordination, victim support, and public education initiatives.
A businessman has pleaded not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a teenage boy in a vehicle collision on Jalan Losong Feri in Terengganu last month.
A 20-year-old Rohingya man is being held for questioning after a fatal motorcycle crash on May 27 near Rusila, Marang. The victim, a 27-year-old rider, died from severe injuries sustained in the evening collision.
A teenage Mercedes driver has been remanded in police custody following a fatal traffic accident in Kluang that resulted in four deaths. The crash is under active investigation.
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Kuala Lumpur traffic police have arrested six individuals, including four minors, in connection with dangerous motorcycle wheelie performances that drew widespread criticism on social media.
Five people, including an 18-month-old child, were taken to hospital following a collision between a taxi and car at Marina Gardens Drive near Singapore's Gardens by the Bay on Monday afternoon.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called for an urgent investigation into a Simpang Renggam crash that killed five people, including a 10-year-old girl and three other family members. A 19-year-old driver is being questioned.
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A 19-year-old has been arrested by Johor police following a fatal collision involving five vehicles near Renggam. The luxury vehicle involved has been impounded as investigators continue their probe into the incident.
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Kelantan Road Transport Department seized a BMW 320i for displaying a fraudulent road tax certificate. The vehicle's actual tax had expired in July 2025, though the fake document claimed validity until August 2026.
The Negeri Sembilan JPJ concluded a special Aidiladha enforcement operation, checking over 14,000 vehicles and issuing thousands of notices for traffic violations between May 24 and May 31.
A tour bus carrying 36 people flipped over on a Genting Highlands road this evening, leaving seven Nepali travellers injured. The accident involved two buses and an SUV.
Authorities have arrested a 55-year-old bus driver carrying 29 unpaid traffic summonses following a three-vehicle crash on Genting Highlands Road in Bentong today.
The Pahang Road Transport Department has inspected more than 37,000 commercial vehicles since the start of the year, resulting in 5,183 notices for traffic violations and the seizure of 35 vehicles.
A heavily loaded passenger van collided with a semi-trailer truck on a Henan expressway early Thursday, claiming 13 lives and injuring three. The van was carrying 16 people despite being designed for nine.
The Johor Road Transport Department has issued 1,987 traffic violation notices in the opening two days of its special Hari Raya Aidiladha operation, which runs through May 31.
A woman was killed in a collision between a motorcycle and a Perodua Viva on the Kota Bharu-Kuala Krai Old Road near Pulai Chondong. Her husband, who was operating the bike, sustained serious injuries.
A child was killed and 11 people sustained injuries following a three-vehicle collision on the Segamat-Kuantan Highway near Muadzam Shah in the early hours of the day.
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Police in Taiping have launched an investigation into a viral video depicting a bus driver casually consuming a beverage while operating the vehicle on the road.
Authorities expect more than 3 million vehicles to use the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway during the Aidiladha holiday period, representing significant increases on both routes.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a man in his late 30s for driving dangerously against traffic flow. The suspect tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine use during police checks.
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A boy has died and 11 people injured following a three-vehicle accident near Muadzam Shah in Pahang, with emergency services responding to the incident on a major highway.
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Malaysia's Road Transport Department has suspended its online vehicle ownership transfer service nationwide effective immediately, citing widespread fraud concerns that prompted the decision.
Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for road safety to be elevated as a national responsibility, citing alarming figures showing work-related commuting accidents account for over half of all road incidents, with motorcyclists bearing the brunt of fatalities.
A man in his 30s faced arrest in Kuala Lumpur after operating his vehicle in the wrong direction along Jalan Hang Tuah. Subsequent drug screening revealed positive results, prompting further police investigation.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a man in his late 30s for driving against traffic. The suspect tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine use during testing.
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has flagged a concerning spike in commuting accidents, which represent 50.9% of all workplace incidents recorded in 2025. The organisation has partnered with police and transport authorities to launch a nationwide rider safety initiative.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmu has demanded swift intervention following multiple vehicle incidents caused by road debris on Bandar Sierra in Kota Kinabalu.
The Penang police force has cautioned residents and travellers to prepare for an influx of approximately 1.9 million vehicles transiting through the state during the upcoming six-day break from May 27 to June 2.
Penang expects nearly 1.9 million vehicles during the May 27 to June 2 holiday period. Police will deploy 145 officers across key routes and hotspots, focusing on enforcement and proactive traffic management to ensure road safety.
PLUS Malaysia Berhad anticipates unprecedented congestion on its highway network, with projections reaching 2.2 million vehicles daily as school holidays and festive celebrations align from May 22 onwards.
A RM20 million upgrade to motorcycle lanes on the Federal Highway has achieved 43% completion, with authorities aiming to finish the project by August. The Works Minister oversees the safety enhancement initiative.
Tokyo police arrested a 23-year-old man from Toda, Saitama Prefecture, for driving drunk in an illegally modified vehicle disguised as an undercover police car. He crashed into a utility pole in December, injuring a female passenger.
A 75-year-old retiree appeared in Klang Magistrate's Court to deny reckless driving allegations stemming from a crash that killed two sisters. The case highlights ongoing road safety concerns in the Klang district.
The Road Transport Department has identified ongoing use of 'tonto' stickers by commercial vehicle operators, particularly around Klang Valley, to circumvent enforcement efforts. The agency is escalating the matter to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
Kuala Lumpur police arrested an octogenarian for driving in the wrong direction along the DASH Expressway on May 20, creating a serious hazard for other motorists.