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Malaysia's Immigration Department has initiated an internal investigation following a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles on Jalan Sultan Ismail in central Kuala Lumpur, examining compliance with safety protocols.
Mohd Radzi Rahimi, 40, a prominent UMNO Youth treasurer, was killed along with three family members when their vehicle was crushed by a fallen tree near Janda Baik, Bentong. His father remembered him as a dedicated political organiser.
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.
Singapore's High Court has dramatically reduced the jail sentence of former actor Edmund Chen from five days to one day, finding the original custodial term manifestly excessive in a traffic accident case involving a motorcyclist.
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.