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Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan has clarified that local authorities bear responsibility for managing trees on federal roads, though JKR and maintenance concessionaires stand ready to collaborate on safety improvements.
Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has mourned the death of Maran UMNO Youth chief Mohd Radzi Rahimi, who was killed in a tree-felling accident in Bentong. Three other people also died in the incident.
Police in Johor have arrested two men following a violent road rage incident near Senai airport, where one suspect allegedly used a machete to strike a vehicle during a dispute over vehicle headlights.
Authorities in Gua Musang have arrested a 17-year-old boy caught riding a motorcycle recklessly during a coordinated police operation targeting street racing activities. The arrest marks part of intensified enforcement efforts.
Two people died when their vehicle veered off Jalan Sungai Bidut in Sibu and plummeted into a roadside drain on Monday afternoon. Rescue teams recovered both occupants from the submerged car.
A 40-year-old Singaporean man has been fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for six months after allowing his two young sons to sit on the boot of his moving Porsche along Dairy Farm Lane, an incident captured on video.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has conveyed condolences following the death of SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab student Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, who succumbed to injuries from a road accident that occurred earlier this month.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has offered condolences to families of six men killed in a road accident near Bentong, Pahang. The collision occurred on Jalan Karak Lama early Thursday morning involving a Toyota Vios and a one-tonne lorry.
A factory operator was killed in a four-vehicle collision in Johor Baru after being ejected from a van and crushed beneath it. The accident occurred on Jalan Permas Utama, with a father and three children among those in the vehicles involved.
Two bikers have been arrested by police for performing risky 'Superman' stunts on the PLUS highway near Hulu Selangor, in which riders dangle from motorcycles while riding at high speeds.
A sports car fire on Singapore's East Coast Parkway triggered heavy congestion during Thursday evening peak hours, affecting multiple bus services with delays up to 25 minutes.
Three women, two of them underage, have been formally charged with dangerous riding after executing 'Superman' motorcycle stunts that gained viral attention on social media.
Sections of BESRAYA and NPE expressways will shut down overnight from August 1-2 for the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge 2026 running event. Motorists are urged to use alternative routes.
A two-year-old girl died after being hit by a fertiliser lorry driven by her grandfather in Gurun, Kedah. Police are investigating how the child came to be struck without being noticed.
Police have detained a 61-year-old grandfather in Sungai Petani after his reversing lorry fatally struck his 2-year-old granddaughter at their residence in Kampung Bukit Kuang. The tragic incident occurred during what appears to be a routine vehicle manoeuvre.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar, killed in a hit-and-run incident in Klang, is preparing to file a RM1 million civil suit against the accused driver. Legal proceedings are expected to commence in August.
Authorities in Balik Pulau arrested a man who confronted and threatened a traffic policeman following the seizure of a motorcycle his child was riding, highlighting ongoing tensions over traffic enforcement.
Seven people died when a sleeper bus burst into flames after hitting a roadside embankment on National Highway 1 in southern Vietnam's Dong Nai Province early Sunday morning, marking the second major bus tragedy in a week.
Malaysia has passed legislation making speed testing on public roads illegal, even without racing. Offenders face fines of RM2,000 to RM10,000 or up to two years imprisonment.
Three men perished in a fatal collision between a chicken lorry and a stationary trailer on Kelantan's East-West Highway early Wednesday morning, prompting a complex rescue operation.
A 34-year-old campaign volunteer died in a hit-and-run accident while installing party flags along a roadside in Negeri Sembilan during the state election campaign. Police are searching for the unidentified lorry driver.
Singapore's High Court has significantly reduced former actor Edmund Chen's jail sentence from five days to one day for his involvement in a traffic accident that left a motorcyclist with wrist fractures, though the driving ban remains.
Police in Kuantan have apprehended three teenage girls responsible for a risky motorcycle stunt that garnered widespread attention online. The dangerous 'Superman' manoeuvre involved riding along a busy bypass road, raising fresh safety concerns.
Malaysia's cabinet has agreed to amend the Road Transport Act to make it mandatory for road crash offenders to pay compensation to victims. Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan and Islamic legal experts support the move, citing alignment with syariah principles and the need to protect victims' families.
Three-year-old Aulia Sofea Ahmad Shafiq, the lone survivor of a June crash in Sungai Petani that killed six family members, continues her steady recovery under her aunt's care. The Raja Muda of Kedah recently visited the child at her home in Bertam.
Four people died and eight were wounded when nine vehicles collided on a road in North Sumatra's Deli Serdang regency on Friday. Police have detained a 50-year-old truck driver for questioning as investigations continue.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed a new compensation mechanism that would require drink drivers to pay court-ordered damages to victims, layering additional financial penalties atop current criminal sanctions.
A tragic road accident near Muar claimed the lives of an elderly woman and her adult daughter when their Perodua Myvi collided head-on with a lorry. The driver died at the scene; her mother succumbed to injuries at hospital.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would allow courts to impose court-ordered compensation to road accident victims or their families as a supplementary penalty alongside existing punishments.
Four deaths on the East Coast Expressway left eight children fatherless. PERKESO's Lindung 24 Jam scheme provided over RM1.2 million in long-term support, illustrating the vital role of social security in protecting vulnerable families.
Nearly 70 per cent of Malaysia's road accidents involve people aged 16 to 40, with the 16-20 age group accounting for the most cases. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah cited reckless driving and heavy vehicles as primary causes.
Malaysia's Kelantan Road Transport Department recommends that Malaysian travellers obtain physical driving licences before entering Thailand, warning that digital alternatives may not be accepted by Thai authorities despite Malaysia's shift towards digital licensing.
Sixteen commercial and public transport drivers tested positive for illegal drugs during an integrated enforcement operation spanning July 1-10 across Johor, with authorities also documenting hundreds of traffic and vehicle compliance violations.
A 58-year-old Singaporean has been sentenced to five weeks in jail and banned from driving for 2.5 years after his car crashed into the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City in July 2024 while he was intoxicated.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pushing legislative changes to establish a court-ordered compensation system for road accident victims and their families, while tightening penalties for illegal street racing activities nationwide.
The driver of a Proton X70 is appearing in court to face charges following a fatal crash with a motorcyclist on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya on May 5.
Malaysia's traffic police chief says enforcement operations must be complemented by education and community engagement to reduce road accidents. The call follows a fatal East Coast Expressway crash that killed four motorcyclists.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has criticised members of Pakatan Harapan and DAP for breaching motorcycle helmet regulations, ordering the Road Transport Department to issue citations against violators regardless of their political affiliation.
Police have detained a 20-year-old driver after his white Mercedes crashed through a roadblock on the Sprint Expressway near the National Institute of Public Administration, prompting investigations.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has directed the Road Transport Department to summon motorcyclists caught without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, based on viral evidence. The enforcement will apply equally to all political parties.
Kedah Road Transport Department arrested a 32-year-old Rohingya man during an enforcement operation for operating a multi-purpose vehicle without a valid driving licence.
Singapore is introducing tougher road traffic laws including penalties for merely holding a phone while driving and up to 15 years jail for purposeful vehicle endangerment, responding to a 24% rise in fatalities since 2021.
A Singapore bus driver has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail after an elderly passenger fell and died when he drove off while she was still alighting from the vehicle at Hillion Mall in March 2025.
Malaysia's Works Minister has pledged a phased reopening of the damaged Selangau-Mukah Interchange Flyover on the Pan Borneo Highway once structural repairs meet safety standards.
A driver has been arrested after abandoning the scene of a fatal collision with a motorcyclist on Jalan Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur this morning, police said.
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. Rescue teams took nearly three hours to reach the remote location and retrieve the body.
Eight Buddhist monks died and 14 were injured after a pickup truck driven by a child collided with a pilgrimage group in Thailand's northeastern Mukdahan province on Thursday.
The MyLesen B2 programme has resumed operations in Pensiangan, Sabah, enabling rural residents to obtain motorcycle riding licences locally while promoting road safety awareness in communities.
Johor's RM66 million wildlife crossing on Jalan Kahang-Mersing is projected to open in February 2028. The elevated structure aims to significantly reduce animal-vehicle collisions while protecting both wildlife and road users.
Authorities in Petaling Jaya have detained a husband and wife following a three-vehicle collision on the Federal Highway that gained widespread attention online after footage circulated on social media platforms.
A young female elephant was fatally struck by a vehicle in Mersing, Johor, early today. The bereaved mother remained at the scene for seven hours, echoing a similar tragedy in Perak last year that sparked national concern.
A Hanoi court has sentenced a 52-year-old concrete mixer truck driver to 20 years imprisonment for deliberately driving over and dragging a teenage girl beneath his vehicle last September, killing her.
A retired Singapore Air Force chief has been fined S$5,000 and banned from driving for five years after his vehicle struck a woman pushing a stroller at a pedestrian crossing in 2024, injuring both the adult and the young child.
A three-month nationwide enforcement operation resulted in the arrest of 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of driving under the influence of drugs, signalling escalating concerns over impaired driving among Malaysia's heavy transport operators.
A trailer driver has been handed a RM6,000 fine by George Town magistrate's court after pleading guilty to careless driving at the Udini underpass.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry has made comprehensive health screening mandatory for vocational drivers renewing their licences, with the government subsidising most costs through a new Healthy and Safe Driver Programme rolled out nationwide.
A speeding BMW crashed into a road divider on the DUKE expressway in Kuala Lumpur, killing two Malaysian students and injuring a third. Police are investigating the incident as a possible traffic violation.
Melaka's Road Transport Department has impounded 60 vehicles during an enforcement operation, with 196 notices issued for breaches of traffic regulations. The crackdown targeted unlicensed drivers, expired road tax, and lack of insurance coverage.