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Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has clarified that local authorities, not the Public Works Department, hold responsibility for managing trees along federal roads, following a fatal tree-fall incident in Bentong last week.
Pahang's political leadership has expressed deep condolences following the tragic death of Maran UMNO Youth chief Mohd Radzi Rahimi in a tree-falling incident near Bentong that claimed four lives.
Police in Gua Musang apprehended a 17-year-old rider during a targeted enforcement campaign against street racing activities, reflecting growing concerns over reckless riding behaviour in the state.
A Singapore woman has been jailed for two weeks and fined S$2,400 after she abandoned her car following an accident on Middle Road to have supper with friends, leaving the vehicle obstructing traffic.
Cambodia has sealed all border crossings in pursuit of a woman linked to a fatal hit-and-run in Phnom Penh. The 27-year-old suspect, daughter of a prominent Oknha businessman, allegedly fled after her vehicle struck a motorcyclist.
Two people lost their lives in a fatal traffic accident in Sibu, Sarawak, when their vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a drain. Emergency responders recovered the victims from the submerged car.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has offered condolences following the death of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab Melaka, who succumbed to injuries from a road accident that occurred earlier this month.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended condolences to families of six men killed in a collision between a Toyota Vios and lorry on Jalan Karak Lama in Bentong, Pahang, emphasising the need for enhanced road safety.
A sports car fire on Singapore's East Coast Parkway triggered heavy congestion Thursday evening, with authorities closing lanes near Changi. Multiple bus services were delayed up to 25 minutes.
Three women, two of them underage, were charged in Kuantan magistrate's court today for dangerous riding following a viral 'Superman' motorcycle stunt performed on July 16 along Jalan Kuantan Bypass.
A 2-year-old girl died after being struck by a reversing lorry at her family home in Sungai Petani, Kedah. Her 61-year-old grandfather, who was operating the vehicle, is being questioned by police.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar intends to file a RM1 million civil suit following his death in a traffic incident in Klang. Legal proceedings are expected to commence in August pending administrative approval.
A factory operator died after being ejected from a van and crushed beneath it during a four-vehicle collision in Johor Baru. Police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
Police in Balik Pulau arrested a man who threatened a traffic officer after the officer seized a motorcycle his child was riding. The incident highlights tensions between motorists and enforcement.
Malaysia has criminalized speed testing on public roads under the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, which passed parliament with penalties reaching RM10,000 in fines or two years imprisonment.
Three people died when a chicken delivery lorry struck a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway in the pre-dawn hours, with firefighters requiring extrication tools to recover the bodies.
Klang authorities impounded seven motorcycles and opened a probe into reckless driving charges following a dedicated enforcement operation against street racing in the early hours.
Authorities in Kuantan have arrested three teenage girls implicated in a viral motorcycle stunt where riders performed 'Superman' tricks on public roads, raising safety concerns.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has mandated strict traffic compliance for all participants in the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, warning that safety breaches will not be tolerated regardless of political ambitions.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 requiring courts to order road crash offenders to pay compensation to victims or their families, alongside existing penalties, with backing from religious and legal authorities.
The three-year-old girl who miraculously survived a catastrophic road accident in Kedah that claimed six family members is making steady progress in her recovery. The Raja Muda of Kedah recently visited the child, who remains hospitalised with ongoing medical needs.
A nine-vehicle pile-up in Indonesia's North Sumatra province has claimed four lives and left eight people wounded. Police are investigating the incident involving trucks, minibuses and a motorcycle.
Malaysia's cabinet has endorsed a new compensation mechanism for victims of drink-driving incidents. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook confirmed the system will impose court-ordered compensation alongside current criminal penalties.
A fatal traffic accident in Muar, Johor claimed the lives of an elderly woman and her daughter when their Perodua Myvi collided with a lorry. Police are investigating the incident.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to impose compensation on road offenders for accident victims, complementing existing penalties and tougher safety measures.
A fatal crash on the East Coast Expressway claimed four lives, leaving eight children without fathers. PERKESO's social security and Lindung 24 Jam scheme provide over RM1.2 million in long-term family support, demonstrating why comprehensive safety nets matter.
Nearly 70% of Malaysia's road accidents last year involved people aged 16 to 40, with the 16-20 age bracket recording the most incidents. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah cited reckless driving and heavy vehicles as key factors.
Kelantan's Road Transport Department urges Malaysians to carry physical driving licenses when entering Thailand, despite Malaysia's shift toward digital licensing, to avoid fines from Thai authorities unfamiliar with digital credentials.
Johor authorities detected 16 drug-positive drivers during a coordinated operation involving transport, police and anti-drug agencies. The crackdown also uncovered hundreds of traffic and vehicle compliance violations across the state.
A 58-year-old Singapore resident has been sentenced to five weeks' jail and banned from driving for 2½ years after his car crashed into Suntec City's Fountain of Wealth on 13 July 2024. He had consumed about one litre of beer before the incident.
The Johor Road Transport Department has begun issuing investigation notices to riders found operating motorcycles without helmets during the recent state election campaign, signalling continued enforcement of safety regulations.
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 damages based on case circumstances.
A Proton X70 driver is set to be charged in court today in connection with a deadly May 5 collision involving a motorcyclist on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya.
Malaysia's traffic police chief has emphasised that enforcement operations must be complemented by education and community engagement to tackle dangerous road behaviour, following a fatal expressway accident.
A 20-year-old driver of a white Mercedes has been detained by authorities following a dramatic incident where his vehicle crashed through a police roadblock on the Sprint Expressway near INTAN in Kuala Lumpur.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has instructed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses to anyone caught riding motorcycles without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, pledging equal enforcement regardless of political affiliation.
Authorities in Kedah apprehended a 32-year-old Rohingya man operating a multi-purpose vehicle without valid driving credentials during a routine road safety enforcement operation 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. The incident highlights transport safety concerns.
Singapore is proposing stricter traffic laws including penalties for merely holding a smartphone while driving and introducing a new offence for deliberately endangering others with vehicles, carrying up to 15 years' jail.
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Police have arrested a driver suspected of killing a motorcyclist in a hit-and-run collision near Kuala Lumpur Hospital in the early hours. The suspect surrendered to authorities following the incident.
Kuala Lumpur authorities have arrested a motorist who abandoned the scene of a fatal collision with a motorcycle rider on Jalan Tun Razak in the early hours, prompting investigations into hit-and-run circumstances.
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Bukit Aman's traffic division is launching a profiling system for drivers, companies and vehicles as part of a coordinated crackdown on drug-driving and drink-driving offences across Malaysia.
A devastating accident in Thailand's Mukdahan province has claimed the lives of 10 Buddhist monks after an 11-year-old boy drove his parents' pickup truck into a religious procession, sparking questions about vehicle security and child supervision.
A 10-tonne lorry driver in his 40s died after his vehicle plunged approximately 150 feet into a ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Firefighting teams took nearly three hours to reach the remote crash site.
A timber lorry driver was among two individuals arrested at Gombak Toll Plaza after a drug screening operation detected the presence of methamphetamine and cannabis in their systems.
Johor is building a RM66 million wildlife crossing on Jalan Kahang-Mersing, expected to open in February 2028. The project seeks to cut roadkill incidents and protect both animals and road users in the region.
Police have apprehended a married couple in relation to a widely-shared video of a three-vehicle collision on the Federal Highway near Petaling Jaya, where the at-fault driver reportedly left the scene.
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Authorities have apprehended a married couple following their involvement in a widely-shared road accident on the Federal Highway last month. The case has drawn significant public attention online.
A mother elephant remained at the roadside for seven hours after her five-year-old calf was killed by a Perodua Bezza in Mersing, Johor. The incident mirrors the 2023 Gerik tragedy and underscores escalating human-elephant conflict in Malaysia.
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Malaysia's police highway drug crackdown between April and June resulted in 135 arrests for driving under the influence of drugs, with commercial transport operators representing nearly 90 per cent of those detained.
Malaysian police have arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers for suspected drug-impaired driving in a three-month nationwide enforcement campaign, underscoring escalating road safety risks from substance abuse among heavy vehicle operators.
A trailer driver in George Town pleaded guilty to careless driving at the Udini underpass and received a RM6,000 fine from the magistrate's court, highlighting ongoing enforcement against traffic violations.
Malaysia has introduced a mandatory health screening requirement for vocational drivers renewing their licences. The Healthy and Safe Driver Programme costs drivers RM30, with government subsidising RM55 of the fee.
Police arrested two suspects linked to drug trafficking following a reckless high-speed pursuit that culminated in a serious multi-vehicle collision on a major Kuala Lumpur thoroughfare.
A high-speed collision on Kuala Lumpur's Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway claimed two lives early Thursday when a BMW crashed into a road divider and erupted in flames, trapping the occupants inside.
Melaka's Road Transport Department seized 60 vehicles during Operation PEWA after inspecting 243 vehicles. Enforcement action targeted drivers without valid licences, expired road tax, and missing insurance coverage.