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Rail services between Kulai and Kempas in Johor were disrupted after a lorry carrying flammable liquid skidded near the tracks, causing a power failure. KTMB deployed shuttle buses and promised fare compensation.
A former MIROS board member has urged authorities to adopt structured risk management for the RXZ Members motorcycle gathering, citing a troubling three-year fatality trend and the event's massive scale.
Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has paid tribute to the late Mohd Radzi Rahimi, Maran UMNO Youth chief, who died in a tree-felling accident near Bentong on Friday afternoon.
The Sultan of Pahang has issued a stern warning against illegal street racing, describing it as an immoral practice glorified on social media that endangers lives and devastates families.
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has been detained by police following a dangerous riding operation in Gua Musang, Kelantan, as authorities intensify enforcement against street racing activities.
Cambodian authorities have sealed all border crossings in pursuit of a 27-year-old woman suspected of causing a fatal motorcycle accident in Phnom Penh and fleeing the scene. Police say the suspect is the daughter of a prominent businessman.
A fatal road accident in Sibu claimed two lives when a vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a roadside drain. Emergency services recovered the victims from the submerged car.
The Malaysian Highway Authority plans to construct 18 new motorcycle shelters across major expressways this year, expanding a network that has grown to 571 facilities since 2023.
Police have launched a formal investigation into a four-vehicle collision in Johor Baru that resulted in the death of a factory operator. The woman was thrown from a van and crushed beneath the vehicle, which overturned during the incident on Jalan Permas Utara.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed deep condolences following the death of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab Melaka, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a mid-July road accident.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident in Bentong, Pahang that claimed six lives early yesterday, urging renewed focus on road safety.
Authorities have apprehended two motorcycle riders caught performing perilous 'Superman' acrobatics on the PLUS highway near Hulu Selangor, intensifying enforcement against reckless riding behaviour.
A sports car fire on Singapore's East Coast Parkway disrupted traffic for hours Thursday evening, forcing lane closures and delaying multiple bus services by up to 25 minutes. No injuries were reported.
Three women, including two minors, have been charged with dangerous riding following their viral 'Superman' motorcycle stunt performance on Kuantan Bypass in July.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar is preparing to file a RM1 million civil suit against the accused driver in August. Legal proceedings await the Letter of Administration and supplementary income documentation from the e-hailing company.
Police in Balik Pulau have arrested a man for threatening a traffic officer after the seizure of a motorcycle belonging to his child. The incident highlights growing tensions between motorists and law enforcement during traffic enforcement operations.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, making speed testing on public roads illegal. Violators face fines between RM2,000 and RM10,000 or up to two years imprisonment.
Three men perished early this morning when a five-tonne lorry transporting chicken struck a stationary trailer on the East-West Highway in Tanah Merah, Kelantan. Fire rescue personnel extricated all victims from the wreckage.
Klang police seized seven motorcycles and initiated investigations against a rider for reckless driving during an early morning operation targeting illegal street racing activities.
Police in Kuantan have arrested three teenage girls for performing dangerous 'Superman' stunts on motorcycles—standing on vehicle seats while moving—that went viral on social media along a major highway.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has made traffic compliance and road safety mandatory for all participants in the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, warning against dangerous practices including riding on vehicle tailgates.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to impose mandatory compensation on road crash offenders. The move aims to protect victims' families financially while strengthening deterrence against dangerous driving.
Three-year-old Aulia Sofia, sole survivor of a June crash that claimed six family members' lives near Sungai Petani, is recovering remarkably. Now cared for by her aunt in Bertam, the child received a royal visit from Kedah's Raja Muda and family.
A catastrophic nine-vehicle pile-up in Indonesia's North Sumatra province on Friday claimed four lives and injured eight others. Police have detained a truck driver for questioning as investigations continue.
Malaysia's cabinet has approved a new compensation mechanism for victims of drink-driving incidents. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook revealed the framework will impose court-ordered compensation alongside existing criminal penalties.
An elderly woman and her middle-aged daughter lost their lives in a motor vehicle collision on a major road near Muar, Johor, on Wednesday morning. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would enable courts to mandate road offenders pay compensation to accident victims or families, introducing a new accountability mechanism alongside existing penalties.
A fatal East Coast Expressway motorcycle crash has highlighted the critical importance of Malaysia's social security system. Four deaths left eight children orphaned, with PERKESO benefits totalling over RM1.2 million providing essential family protection.
Nearly 70 percent of Malaysia's road accidents involve drivers and passengers aged 16 to 40, with the youngest age group accounting for the highest number of incidents, according to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah.
Malaysia's Kelantan Road Transport Department recommends that travellers obtain physical driving licenses before entering Thailand, as digital licenses may not be recognized by Thai authorities despite their acceptance in Malaysia.
Authorities in Johor detected 16 drivers testing positive for drugs during a coordinated enforcement operation from July 1-10, with methamphetamine and cannabis among substances found. The operation also uncovered over 2,900 traffic violations.
Johor's Road Transport Department has begun issuing investigation notices to motorcyclists caught riding without helmets during the recent state election campaign, intensifying road safety enforcement.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pushing for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish compensation mechanisms for road accident victims and their families, while introducing harsher penalties for illegal racing activities.
A Proton X70 driver is appearing in court to face charges following a fatal road accident on Jalan 17/21, Petaling Jaya on May 5 that claimed a motorcyclist's life.
Malaysia's traffic police chief says enforcement alone cannot reduce road accidents. Stronger education, family involvement, and community support are needed to change attitudes among reckless riders and dangerous drivers.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old motorist who drove through a checkpoint without stopping, prompting officers to take action against the violation.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has condemned members of Pakatan Harapan and DAP for riding motorcycles without helmets, ordering the Road Transport Department to issue compounds against violators.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department to prosecute motorcyclists riding without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, regardless of political affiliation, citing road safety as non-negotiable.
Authorities in Kedah arrested a 32-year-old Rohingya man during a Road Transport Department enforcement operation after discovering he was operating a multi-purpose vehicle without a valid driving licence.
Singapore is introducing stricter road safety measures, including penalties for merely holding a phone while driving and enhanced sentences for purposeful vehicle-based endangerment. The move responds to a 24% rise in traffic fatalities since 2021.
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Police have arrested a driver suspected of killing a motorcyclist in a hit-and-run near Kuala Lumpur Hospital. The suspect surrendered after early-morning collision that claimed one life.
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Malaysia's police traffic unit is implementing a comprehensive profiling system for drivers, vehicles and companies to intensify enforcement against drug-impaired and intoxicated motorists, marking a significant shift in road safety strategy.
Police arrested two schoolboys at a Seremban roadblock after they rammed a policeman while attempting to flee during Operation Samseng Jalanan enforcement in Taman Panchor Jaya.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have detained a car driver accused of leaving the scene following a fatal collision with a motorcycle on Jalan Tun Razak. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day.
Malaysia's Smart Lane system on the North-South Expressway has delivered significant congestion relief, cutting traffic delays by 30-50% since its 2023 rollout, with safety monitoring showing encouraging results.
A tragic vehicular incident in northeastern Thailand has claimed the lives of 10 Buddhist monks after an 11-year-old boy drove his parents' pickup truck into a religious procession in Mukdahan province.
A timber lorry driver and another individual have been detained following drug screening at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur after testing positive for methamphetamine and cannabis.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed after his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang, Kelantan. The incident occurred on July 4.
Eight Buddhist monks died and 14 others sustained injuries after a vehicle driven by a teenager veered into their religious procession in northeastern Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday.
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Police have arrested a married couple following a viral crash on the Federal Highway last month. The alleged driver of a Kembara vehicle has been remanded in custody as authorities investigate the incident.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned young motorcyclists benefiting from the MyLesen B2 Programme to ride responsibly and obey traffic laws, warning that licences are not permission to race.
A mother elephant refused to leave her dead calf for seven hours after the young animal was struck by a vehicle along Jalan Felda Nitar in Mersing, Johor. The incident marks a grim repeat of the Gerik tragedy that captured national attention last year.
A Hanoi court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to a 52-year-old truck driver convicted of murder after intentionally driving over and dragging a teenage girl beneath his concrete mixer in what prosecutors described as a calculated act to evade financial responsibility.
A retired Singapore Air Force chief was fined S$5,000 and disqualified from driving for five years after his vehicle struck a woman and child at a pedestrian crossing in 2024. The incident highlights rising road safety concerns.
Malaysian police arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers allegedly operating vehicles while impaired by drugs during a three-month nationwide integrated enforcement drive, underscoring serious road safety risks in the transport sector.
A heavy vehicle operator in Penang received a RM6,000 penalty from George Town magistrate's court for reckless driving behaviour at a major underpass, highlighting ongoing enforcement of road safety laws.
Malaysia has introduced mandatory health screenings for vocational drivers renewing licences through the Healthy and Safe Driver Programme (PSS), with the government subsidising most costs to improve road safety.
Police arrested two suspects following a dangerous high-speed pursuit through central Kuala Lumpur that culminated in a Perodua Viva crashing into three vehicles on Jalan Kuching.
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Police arrested two men suspected of transporting heroin after a high-speed pursuit on Jalan Kuching in Kuala Lumpur. The chase ended with a multi-vehicle collision, and officers recovered suspected heroin at the scene.