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A 31-year-old Singapore woman has been sentenced to two weeks in jail and fined S$2,400 after leaving her crashed vehicle at a busy Bugis intersection to have supper with friends. She also faces a one-year driving ban.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has directed the Road Transport Department to issue summonses against motorcyclists caught riding without helmets during the Johor state election campaign, including opposition workers seen in viral videos.
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.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to make road crash offenders financially liable to victims. The change aims to ensure justice extends beyond imprisonment and fines to include mandatory compensation.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed deep condolences following the death of Qayyim Ajwad Shahiruddin, a student from SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab Melaka, who died from injuries sustained in a road accident earlier this month.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep sorrow following a fatal road accident in Bentong, Pahang, where six men perished in a collision between a passenger vehicle and a lorry early yesterday morning.
An 83-year-old woman and her 58-year-old daughter have died following a two-vehicle collision near Muar in Johor. Police are investigating the incident.
Three-year-old Aulia Sofea Ahmad Shafiq, the sole survivor of a June crash that killed six family members in Sungai Petani, is recovering well under the care of her paternal aunt. The Raja Muda of Kedah visited the child and presented educational assistance.
Malaysia's Cabinet has endorsed proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would allow courts to impose compensation orders on road offenders as an additional punishment beyond fines and imprisonment.
A 58-year-old Singapore man has been sentenced to five weeks in jail and banned from driving for 2½ years after his car ploughed into the iconic Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City on July 13, 2024, following a drinking session.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is pushing for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to establish a court-ordered compensation mechanism for road accident victims and their families, whilst strengthening penalties against illegal street racing.
A three-month nationwide enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs, signalling growing concerns about impaired driving among Malaysia's heavy vehicle operators.
A nationwide three-month enforcement campaign has resulted in 121 commercial vehicle drivers being arrested for allegedly operating vehicles while under the influence of drugs, signalling an escalating problem with substance abuse among heavy vehicle operators.
Singapore is overhauling traffic legislation to combat surging road deaths and violations. New laws will penalise drivers merely holding phones while moving, introduce harsher sentences for dangerous driving, and address drug-driving offences.
Tesla has settled a lawsuit over a 2023 Arizona highway death involving its Full Self-Driving technology. The incident triggered a federal safety investigation into whether the automated system adequately detects pedestrians and roadway hazards.
Two Malaysian university students died when their BMW crashed and caught fire on the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway in Kuala Lumpur early June 27. A third occupant, a Singaporean student, survived with minor injuries.
Melaka's Road Transport Department impounded 60 vehicles during a compliance operation, with most violations involving invalid driving licences, expired road tax, and inadequate insurance. The majority of those penalised were migrant workers.
Parliament passed a single bill in its opening week, targeting illegal street racing with new enforcement powers. Several other measures including prison reform legislation faced delays, while ministers briefed lawmakers on labour market resilience and border security investments.
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A man died after jumping from a flyover whilst being pursued by police on the North-South Expressway in Kuala Lumpur. Two other individuals were arrested following the incident.
Singapore authorities charged 41 drink drivers in a single day, including three men accused of falling asleep behind the wheel while intoxicated. Two were repeat offenders facing stricter penalties and extended driving bans.
American safety authorities are investigating a Tesla Model 3 crash in Texas that killed a 76-year-old woman. The victim's family has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging the vehicle's autonomous driving features were defective.
Malaysia's government is moving to substantially increase traffic fine penalties, with over 700 road offences set to carry maximum compounds of RM500 under proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987.
Malaysian parliamentarians have proposed sweeping measures to combat illegal racing, including permanent driving licence revocation, rehabilitation programmes, and action against motorcycle modification workshops during debate on the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has presented Wong Tak Ming with a Special Certificate of Appreciation and RM10,000 for his quick-thinking intervention that prevented a catastrophic bus accident near Menora Tunnel in Perak last month.
Malaysia's Road Transport Amendment Bill introduces a dedicated offence for illegal street racing and speed trials. First-time offenders face fines up to RM10,000 or two years jail, while repeat offenders risk RM20,000 fines and five years imprisonment.
The Malaysian government is investing RM25.2 million in solar-powered LED street lights across 32 high-risk highway zones nationwide, installing 3,000 light poles to improve road safety by end-November.
Johor authorities arrested 16 motorists and seized 260 motorcycles during a weekend enforcement operation targeting illegal street racing and reckless riding at a major toll plaza.
Malaysia's parliament has introduced the Road Transport Amendment Bill 2026, proposing substantially higher fines and longer imprisonment terms for traffic offences including street racing, speeding, and driving with suspended licences.
A series of high-profile incidents where robotaxis have obstructed emergency responders has triggered urgent regulatory scrutiny, with Texas introducing stricter licensing rules and authorities worldwide questioning whether self-driving taxis are ready for public roads.
An emergency medicine specialist in Singapore has raised alarm over a surge in road accidents linked to drug use and etomidate-laced vapes, citing impaired judgment and delayed reaction times as critical safety threats.
A trailer driver involved in a deadly collision on Karak Expressway near Bentong that killed four people on June 14 has been released on police bail while investigations continue into the incident.
Two sisters were among four people killed in two separate road accidents in Pahang's Maran and Pekan districts within an hour. The incidents have renewed concerns about traffic safety on the state's highways.
A Tawau magistrates' court has handed down a five-year prison sentence and RM30,000 fine to a heavy vehicle operator convicted of dangerous driving that resulted in a motorcyclist's death.
Three media officers attached to Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi were among seven people injured in a multi-vehicle collision on the East Coast Expressway near Maran early this morning.
A 36-year-old Singapore resident has been charged with driving under the influence of methamphetamine and causing injuries after a collision with a taxi in Kallang that left two people hurt.
A tuk-tuk driver in Phuket has been arrested and charged over the death of Colin Cairney, 22, a British boxer who fell from his vehicle on June 14. The driver is facing negligence charges.
Malaysia's Parliament is set to debate a comprehensive Road Transport Amendment Bill containing 42 clauses designed to strengthen enforcement against illegal street racing and organised racing networks that threaten road safety.
A Singapore man has been charged with drink driving and dangerous driving following a March incident where he collided with a school bus at high speed while intoxicated, leaving two children requiring hospital treatment.