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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.
Two Malaysian university students died in a fiery collision on Kuala Lumpur's DUKE expressway after a BMW lost control and struck a road divider. A Singaporean passenger survived with minor injuries.
Melaka's Road Transport Department seized 60 vehicles during Op PEWA after inspecting 243 vehicles. The crackdown targeted unlicensed drivers, expired road tax, and insufficient insurance, with foreign nationals comprising a significant portion of those penalised.
Transport Minister Loke defends increased traffic fine ceilings as an educational measure rather than punitive policy, highlighting JPJ's discretionary powers and 50% reduction for early payment.
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has defended the controversial RM500 increase in traffic fines, arguing that stiffer penalties are essential to combat escalating road violations and improve safety across the nation.
A RM2.6mil resurfacing project will tackle nearly 4km of Jalan Lahat in Ipoh from July, addressing persistent pothole problems that have caused numerous vehicle damage incidents and safety concerns.
The Dewan Rakyat has approved the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, granting authorities enhanced regulatory and enforcement capabilities under the existing Road Transport Act 1987 framework.
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.
A lorry driver who prevented a catastrophic accident involving an express bus near the Menora Tunnel has been recognised by Malaysia's government with a RM10,000 award and special certificate.
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 Works Ministry has committed RM25.2 million to install solar-powered LED street lights at 32 high-risk highway locations, deploying 3,000 poles to improve road safety nationwide under the MADANI Monitoring programme.
Malaysia is poised to significantly strengthen traffic enforcement mechanisms through legislative amendments that would raise maximum penalties for more than 700 road offences to RM500, representing a substantial escalation in financial deterrence.
Malaysia is advancing legislation that significantly escalates penalties for traffic violations, doubling baseline fines to RM500 and introducing tougher prison sentences for serious breaches including dangerous driving and street racing.
A clinical toxicologist at Singapore's National University Hospital has raised alarm over drug-impaired driving, particularly involving etomidate-laced vapes. Emergency cases reveal the substance impairs reaction time and judgment, contributing to a 10-year high in traffic deaths.
The trailer driver responsible for a fatal collision on the Karak Expressway in Bentong that claimed four lives on June 14 has been freed on police bail while authorities pursue their investigation.
Malaysia's Parliament begins a 16-day session Monday with key constitutional reform bills returning for debate, including measures to cap the Prime Minister's tenure at 10 years and separate the Attorney General from the Public Prosecutor roles.
Two sisters were among four people killed in two separate traffic accidents in Pahang's Maran and Pekan districts on the same day, occurring less than an hour apart, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the state.
Three media officers working with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were among seven people injured when three vehicles collided on the East Coast Expressway near Maran early today.
A 36-year-old Singapore resident faces multiple charges including driving under the influence of methamphetamine after allegedly causing a taxi collision in Kallang that injured two people.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has clarified that removable sunshades won't trigger enforcement action, yet widespread confusion persists among Malaysian drivers over how authorities will apply the relaxed policy.
A Tawau lorry driver received a five-year prison sentence and RM30,000 fine after a magistrates' court found him guilty of dangerous driving that caused a motorcyclist's death last year.
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.
A 29-year-old Singaporean faces five charges including drink-driving and dangerous driving after a March incident where he drove against traffic at 114kmh and hit a school bus, injuring two young passengers.