Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Mohd Radzi Rahimi, 40, treasurer of Pahang UMNO Youth, died in a tragic accident near Bentong when a fallen tree crushed his vehicle. Three family members also perished; his young son was injured.
The Sultan of Pahang has issued a stark warning against illegal street racing, criticising young people who treat public roads as venues for dangerous stunts glorified on social media.
A 31-year-old Singaporean woman has been sentenced to two weeks' imprisonment and fined S$2,400 after abandoning her crashed car to go for supper with friends in Bugis. She also faces a one-year driving ban.
Cambodian authorities have closed all border crossings in pursuit of Sam Meiju, identified as the daughter of Oknha Tong Hok Seng, following a deadly hit-and-run collision in Phnom Penh that killed a transport ministry official.
A fatal traffic accident in Sibu, Sarawak claimed two lives on July 29 when a car veered off Jalan Sungai Bidut and plunged into a roadside drain. Firefighters recovered both victims from the submerged vehicle.
A 40-year-old Singaporean father has been handed a S$5,000 fine and a six-month driving ban after allowing his two young sons to sit on the rear boot of his moving Porsche, an incident that drew public attention after being filmed and shared online.
Malaysia's Highway Authority will construct 18 new motorcycle shelters across six major expressway routes this year, part of an ongoing safety initiative that has already delivered 218 facilities since 2023.
A factory operator lost her life in a four-vehicle crash in Johor Baru after being thrown from a van and crushed beneath the overturned vehicle. Police have launched a full investigation into the incident.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has offered condolences following the death of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab in Melaka, who succumbed to injuries from a road accident that occurred earlier this month.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sorrow over a fatal road accident in Bentong, Pahang that claimed six lives when a Toyota Vios collided with a lorry on Jalan Karak Lama.
Authorities have apprehended two motorcyclists for performing hazardous 'Superman' stunts—where riders stand on motorcycle seats while moving—on the PLUS expressway near Hulu Selangor, marking part of efforts to combat dangerous road behaviour.
A sports car fire on Singapore's East Coast Parkway disrupted traffic during Thursday evening rush hour, with delays affecting multiple bus services and causing congestion between Marine Parade and Rochor Road.
Three women, two of them underage, have been charged in Kuantan for performing dangerous 'Superman' stunts on motorcycles that gained traction on social media in July.
A two-year-old girl was killed in a tragic accident in Kedah when struck by a trailer lorry being reversed by her grandfather. Police are investigating the incident for possible negligence.
A 2-year-old girl has died after being struck by a reversing lorry at a residential property in Sungai Petani. Police arrested her 61-year-old grandfather as investigators work to establish the circumstances of the tragedy.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar plans to file a RM1 million civil suit in August against the driver accused of causing his death on Jalan Raya Barat in Klang in March.
Police in Balik Pulau arrested a man after he allegedly threatened and attempted to assault a traffic officer who had seized a motorcycle ridden by his child.
Malaysia has passed legislation making speed testing on public roads illegal, with penalties ranging from RM2,000 to RM10,000 in fines or up to two years in jail, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah announced.
Three men perished when a five-tonne chicken lorry struck a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway. Firefighters freed the trapped victims from the wreckage in an early-morning operation.
Singapore's High Court has reduced the jail sentence of former actor Edmund Chen from five days to one day for his involvement in a traffic accident that injured a motorcyclist. Justice Hri Kumar Nair ruled the original sentence manifestly excessive.
Klang authorities have intensified enforcement against illegal street racing, seizing seven motorcycles during an early morning operation and initiating an investigation into one rider for dangerous driving violations.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amending the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to order road crash offenders to pay compensation to victims and their families, in addition to existing criminal penalties.
Three-year-old Aulia Sofia, the sole survivor of a June road crash in Sungai Petani that claimed six family members' lives, is recovering well under the care of her paternal aunt. The Raja Muda of Kedah recently visited the child, presenting aid and establishing an education savings account.
A serious multi-vehicle collision in North Sumatra, Indonesia has claimed four lives and left eight people injured. Police are investigating the incident involving trucks, minibuses and a motorcycle.
A mother and daughter have died following a serious road accident in Muar, Johor. The collision occurred when a Perodua Myvi lost control and struck an oncoming lorry. Police are investigating the incident.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a new compensation mechanism for victims of drink-driving incidents. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook confirmed the system will require courts to impose financial compensation alongside existing criminal penalties.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved in-principle amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would allow courts to order road offenders to pay compensation to accident victims or their families as additional punishment alongside existing penalties.
A fatal East Coast Expressway crash that claimed four lives highlights the crucial role of social security in protecting vulnerable families. PERKESO's benefits demonstrate how solidarity-based welfare systems provide long-term financial stability.
Nearly 70 percent of Malaysia's road accidents last year involved people aged 16 to 40, with the 16-20 age group accounting for the highest number of cases at 6,157 incidents.
A coordinated drug-testing operation across Johor from July 1-10 identified 16 commercial and public transport drivers testing positive for narcotics, with methamphetamine being the most common substance detected.
A 58-year-old Singaporean has been jailed for five weeks after driving his car into the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City while intoxicated. The incident in July 2024 caused nearly S$64,600 in damage and narrowly avoided injuring construction workers.
Johor's Road Transport Department has taken enforcement action against riders observed without helmets during the state's recent election campaign, issuing investigation notices to multiple offenders.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to create a compensation mechanism for road accident victims and their families, with courts empowered to order offenders to pay based on injury severity and financial capacity.
Malaysia's traffic police chief has emphasised that stricter enforcement must be paired with comprehensive education and community engagement to tackle dangerous riding habits and reduce fatalities on highways.
Police have arrested a 20-year-old driver who forced his way through a roadblock instead of stopping. The incident highlights ongoing traffic enforcement operations across the country.
Authorities have arrested a 20-year-old driver after he crashed through a police roadblock on the Sprint Expressway near the National Institute of Public Administration (Intan) in Kuala Lumpur. The incident, which was captured on video, led to a pursuit along the expressway.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has instructed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses to motorcyclists found riding without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, applying the law equally to all political parties.
Authorities in Kedah have detained a 32-year-old Rohingya man for operating a multi-purpose vehicle without a valid driving licence during a routine road safety operation.
Singapore is introducing tougher road traffic laws targeting phone use and dangerous driving. New offences will penalise merely holding a device while driving, and deliberately endangering others with vehicles will carry jail terms up to 15 years.
Malaysia's Works Minister has pledged that the Selangau-Mukah Interchange Flyover on the Pan Borneo Highway will reopen in phases once safety inspections confirm structural integrity following collision damage.
Malaysia's Smart Lane initiative on the North-South Expressway has slashed traffic congestion by 30 to 50 percent since its 2023 rollout, with accident rates in designated zones remaining well below average despite shared motorcycle usage.
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A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run collision near Kuala Lumpur Hospital in the early morning hours. Police have since arrested the driver suspected of involvement in the incident.
A catastrophic incident in northeastern Thailand claimed the lives of 10 Buddhist monks when an 11-year-old boy drove a stolen pickup truck into a religious procession. Ten others remain hospitalised following the tragedy.
Two schoolboys were arrested in Seremban after ramming a police officer with their vehicle while attempting to breach a roadblock during an enforcement operation against illegal street racing.
A driver has been arrested by Kuala Lumpur police after fleeing the scene of a fatal accident involving a motorcyclist on Jalan Tun Razak. Officers apprehended the suspect hours after the collision.
Authorities arrested a timber lorry driver at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur after he tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis during a drug screening operation. A second individual was also detained in the enforcement action.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed when his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Firefighters took nearly three hours to reach the remote location.
The MyLesen B2 programme has resumed operations in Pensiangan, Sabah, enabling rural residents to obtain motorcycle riding licences locally while maintaining training standards and promoting road safety awareness.
Eight Buddhist monks were killed and 14 injured when a pickup truck driven by a minor struck their pilgrimage group in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday, prompting investigations into the driver's parents.
Johor is building a RM66 million wildlife crossing along Jalan Kahang-Mersing, expected to be ready by February 2028. The project features a 200-metre flyover to help animals safely cross the road and reduce fatal collisions.
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Malaysian police have arrested a couple implicated in a viral Federal Highway crash from last month. The driver of the Kembara vehicle involved has been remanded in custody as investigations continue into the high-profile incident.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has urged MyLesen B2 Programme recipients to ride responsibly and obey traffic laws, emphasising that their free motorcycle licence is a privilege tied to safety obligations, not permission to race illegally.
A mother elephant stayed beside her dead calf for seven hours after it was hit by a Perodua Bezza on Jalan Felda Nitar in Mersing early today, reviving memories of the Gerik tragedy that captured national attention.
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Malaysian police have arrested 135 drivers suspected of operating vehicles under the influence of drugs during a three-month enforcement operation. Commercial motorists accounted for nearly 90 percent of those detained.
Tesla has quietly settled a lawsuit stemming from a fatal 2023 Arizona crash involving its Full Self-Driving system. The death of a 71-year-old woman remains the first known pedestrian fatality linked to Tesla's automation technology.
A Hanoi court has sentenced a 52-year-old truck driver to 20 years imprisonment for deliberately driving over and dragging a teenage girl beneath his vehicle after initially striking her, citing fear of financial liability.
Malaysian police have arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of operating heavy vehicles under the influence of drugs. The arrests emerged from a three-month enforcement push nationwide.
A trailer driver in George Town has been fined RM6,000 after admitting to careless driving at the Udini underpass. The court ruling highlights ongoing safety concerns at the busy traffic junction.
Malaysia's Ministry of Human Resources has launched a mandatory health screening programme for vocational drivers renewing their licences, aiming to reduce road fatalities among professional drivers who face elevated accident risks.
Two Malaysian university students died in a high-speed collision on Kuala Lumpur's DUKE Expressway early Wednesday morning. A BMW crashed into a road divider and caught fire, trapping both victims inside. A third passenger, a Singaporean student, escaped with minor injuries.
Melaka's Road Transport Department seized 60 vehicles during a recent enforcement operation, with 196 notices issued. Violations included driving without valid licenses, expired road tax, and lack of insurance coverage.
Malaysia's Parliament passed only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 in its first week, introducing tougher enforcement against illegal street racing. Multiple other bills await further review, while lawmakers tackled pressing issues from job losses to cyber safety.
Singapore's courts charged 41 drivers with drink-driving offences in a single day, including three men who allegedly dozed off while intoxicated. Two were repeat offenders facing jail sentences and extended driving bans.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has defended his ministry's plan to increase traffic violation penalties by RM500, arguing that steeper fines are necessary to address the growing number of road infractions nationwide.
Parliament has endorsed the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, granting transport authorities expanded regulatory and enforcement capabilities under Malaysia's foundational 1987 Road Transport Act.