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A Tawau lorry driver has been handed a five-year prison sentence and RM30,000 fine after a magistrates' court found him guilty of dangerous driving that resulted in a motorcyclist's death.
Three media officers attached to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi escaped serious injury when a three-vehicle collision occurred on the East Coast Expressway near Maran, leaving seven people hurt in the incident.
A 36-year-old Singapore man faces multiple charges following a June collision in Kallang that injured a taxi driver and passenger. He is accused of driving under methamphetamine influence, operating without proper licence, and carrying weapons.
Thai authorities have charged a 34-year-old tuk-tuk driver in Phuket following the death of Colin Cairney, a 22-year-old British boxer who fell from the vehicle. The driver faces negligence charges and failing to assist.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry will table a comprehensive Road Transport Amendment Bill on Monday, introducing stricter penalties for illegal street racing and tonto syndicate activities to enhance road safety.
A 29-year-old Singapore man faces five criminal charges following a March 2024 incident where he allegedly drove drunk at high speed in the wrong direction, colliding with a school bus and injuring two young passengers.