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Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish a court-ordered compensation mechanism for road accident victims and their families, with stiffer penalties for illegal racing.
Parliament is moving to strengthen penalties for illegal racing, with MPs proposing permanent driving licence revocation, rehabilitation programmes, and stricter enforcement across all vehicle types following recent fatal incidents.
Malaysia's Road Transport Amendment Bill 2025 creates a dedicated offence for illegal racing and speed trials on public roads, with first-time offenders facing fines up to RM10,000 and two years' jail, while repeat offenders risk five years imprisonment.
Malaysia's new Road Transport Amendment Bill, featuring 11 major amendments across 42 clauses, will be introduced to parliament this week with cross-party support to combat illegal racing and organised vehicle syndicates.