Today's top Malaysian news, sport and lifestyle.
Police have arrested two individuals following an alleged machete attack during a roadside dispute over vehicle high-beams near Senai airport in Johor. Investigations are ongoing.
Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has issued a stern warning against illegal street racing on public roads, urging young Malaysians to consider their families' safety instead of seeking thrills.
Police in Gua Musang arrested a 17-year-old motorcyclist during an early-morning operation targeting street racing and reckless road behaviour. The operation reflects growing efforts to tackle dangerous riding practices.
Two people have died in a traffic accident in Sibu after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a roadside drain. Firefighters recovered both victims from the submerged car.
A 40-year-old Singaporean received a S$5,000 fine and six-month driving ban after allowing his two young sons to sit on the boot of his moving Porsche along Dairy Farm Lane in October 2025.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has expressed deep condolences following the death of a SM Imtiaz Ulul Albab student from injuries sustained in a road accident 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. The incident has prompted renewed calls for stricter road safety measures.
Johor police are investigating a fatal four-vehicle crash in Johor Baru that claimed the life of a factory operator. The woman was thrown from a van and crushed beneath the overturned vehicle on Jalan Permas Utama this morning.
A fatal collision on the East-West Highway in Tanah Merah, Kelantan claimed three lives when a chicken-laden five-tonne lorry struck a stationary trailer, requiring an extensive rescue operation.
Police have arrested two motorcyclists near Hulu Selangor for executing hazardous 'Superman' stunts on the PLUS highway, where riders perform acrobatic maneuvers at high speeds.
An Ipoh High Court judge has determined that a deceased pedestrian was responsible for a fatal expressway accident, while declining to levy legal costs against the victim's widow citing her financial hardship.
Three women—two of them underage—have been charged in Kuantan courts for performing acrobatic 'Superman' motorcycle stunts that went viral on social media.
The widow of delivery rider Amirul Hafiz Omar plans to file a RM1 million civil suit against the driver accused in his death. Legal proceedings depend on obtaining the Letter of Administration before filing in August.
A 32-year-old driver was arrested in Tumpat after ramming a General Operations Force vehicle while attempting to flee from authorities. Police recovered an air rifle and ball bearings from the suspect's vehicle.
Authorities arrested a man in Balik Pulau following an altercation with a traffic policeman over the seizure of a motorcycle that had been ridden by the suspect's child.
A sleeper bus travelling from Dong Nai to Ho Chi Minh City caught fire on National Highway 1 in the early hours of the morning, resulting in seven deaths. The incident marks the second serious bus accident in Vietnam within seven days.
Malaysia's parliament has passed the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026, making speed testing on public roads illegal. Offenders face fines between RM2,000 and RM10,000, or up to two years imprisonment.
A 34-year-old campaign volunteer was fatally struck by a lorry while installing election flags along a road in Negeri Sembilan. The unidentified driver fled the scene. Police are investigating under traffic law provisions.
Police in Klang impounded seven motorcycles and opened a case against a rider for reckless driving during an early morning enforcement operation targeting illegal street racing.
Police in Kuantan have arrested three teenage girls who filmed themselves performing dangerous 'Superman' motorcycle stunts on a busy bypass road, videos that spread rapidly across social media.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has issued firm directives requiring all participants in the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign to adhere strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations, emphasizing helmet-wearing and banning dangerous practices.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require courts to impose mandatory compensation on road crash offenders. Religious and legal experts have endorsed the move as aligned with Islamic principles and victim protection.
Vietnam has declared a natural disaster emergency on a section of Ho Chi Minh Road in Tuyen Quang Province after successive heavy rainfall events in June caused severe damage to transport infrastructure.
Aulia Sofia, three, survived a catastrophic road accident in Sungai Petani that claimed six family members' lives. Now under care of her aunt, she received a royal visit and continues her recovery despite serious injuries.
An 83-year-old woman and her 58-year-old daughter died in a collision between a Perodua Myvi and a lorry near Muar, Johor. The driver of the car lost control and crossed into oncoming traffic.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved in-principle amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would allow courts to impose compensation orders on road offenders, alongside existing penalties. The move aims to hold drivers accountable for victim welfare.
Malaysia's cabinet has endorsed a new compensation mechanism for victims of drink-driving incidents, with Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook confirming courts will impose financial restitution alongside criminal penalties.
An East Coast Expressway crash killed four men and injured 13 others, leaving eight children orphaned. PERKESO's social security system demonstrates why protection schemes matter for Malaysian families facing unexpected loss.
Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah disclosed that nearly 70% of Malaysian road accidents involve individuals aged 16 to 40, with young drivers aged 16-20 accounting for the highest number of incidents last year.
US safety regulators have denied Tesla's attempt to avoid recalling approximately 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over headlights that may produce excessive glare, disagreeing with the company's assertion that the issue poses no safety risk.
An integrated drug operation by Johor authorities has identified 16 drivers testing positive for controlled substances since early July, alongside widespread traffic violations among commercial vehicle operators.
Johor's Road Transport Department has intensified enforcement against helmetless motorcycle riders observed during the state's recent election campaign, issuing formal investigation notices to offenders.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry is proposing significant amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that would empower courts to award compensation to road accident victims and their families, while introducing tougher penalties for illegal racing activities.
A Proton X70 driver involved in a fatal collision that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Jalan 17/21 in Petaling Jaya is set to appear in court to face charges stemming from the incident.
Malaysia's traffic police chief has emphasized that road safety requires strengthened education and community involvement alongside enforcement, following a fatal motorcycle accident on the East Coast Expressway.
Police arrested a 20-year-old driver for pushing through a roadblock and refusing to comply with officers' orders. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety enforcement and driver compliance.
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook has publicly criticized members of Pakatan Harapan and the DAP for flouting motorcycle helmet laws, directing the Road Transport Department to issue compounds against all violators regardless of political affiliation.
Police have detained a 20-year-old driver after his white Mercedes crashed through a police roadblock on the Sprint Expressway near the National Institute of Public Administration in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry has directed the Road Transport Department to summon motorcyclists caught without helmets during Johor's election campaign. The move applies equally to all political parties, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced.
A 32-year-old Rohingya man was detained in Kedah after being caught operating a multi-purpose vehicle without the required driving licence during an RTD enforcement operation.
Singapore is introducing tougher penalties for distracted and reckless driving, including jail sentences for merely holding a phone at the wheel. The measures respond to rising fatalities and violations on city-state roads.
A tragic incident in northeastern Thailand claimed 10 monks' lives when an 11-year-old boy drove a pickup truck into a Buddhist procession. Ten others remain hospitalised, with two in critical condition.
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Police have arrested a suspect following a fatal hit-and-run collision near Kuala Lumpur Hospital that claimed the life of a motorcyclist in the early hours of July 6. The driver surrendered to authorities after the incident.
Police in Seremban have apprehended two schoolboys who allegedly struck a policeman with their vehicle while fleeing a traffic enforcement roadblock at Taman Panchor Jaya yesterday.
Kuala Lumpur police have arrested a car driver accused of abandoning a fatal collision scene involving a motorcyclist along Jalan Tun Razak this morning, marking fresh enforcement against hit-and-run incidents.
Authorities arrested a timber lorry driver at Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur after he tested positive for methamphetamine and cannabis during a screening operation. A second individual was also detained.
A lorry driver in his 40s was killed when his 10-tonne vehicle plunged into a 150-foot ravine near the Pos Blau-Lojing Bridge in Gua Musang. Fire and rescue personnel recovered the body after a lengthy operation.
The MyLesen B2 programme has resumed operations in Pensiangan, Sabah, bringing motorcycle licensing services directly to rural communities and reducing barriers for residents seeking legal riding qualifications.
Eight Buddhist monks were killed and 14 injured when a pickup truck driven by an underage driver struck their pilgrimage group in Thailand's Mukdahan province on Thursday.
A RM66 million wildlife crossing project along Jalan Kahang-Mersing in Johor is scheduled for completion in February 2028. The infrastructure aims to significantly reduce fatal collisions between vehicles and wildlife, safeguarding both animals and road users.
Authorities in Petaling Jaya have arrested a married couple linked to a three-vehicle collision on the Federal Highway that sparked widespread online attention, with the driver accused of abandoning the scene.
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Police have apprehended a husband and wife linked to a widely-shared Federal Highway collision last month. The accused driver has been remanded for further questioning as authorities pursue their inquiry.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke has cautioned MyLesen B2 programme beneficiaries that their free motorcycle licences carry responsibility, not permission to race. He highlighted that motorcyclists account for 60% of road fatalities, mostly among those under 30.
A retired Singapore Air Force chief has been fined S$5,000 and disqualified from driving for five years after his vehicle struck a woman pushing a toddler in a stroller at a traffic crossing in May 2024.
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Malaysia's police conducted a highway drug crackdown that resulted in 135 arrests between April and June. Commercial motorists accounted for nearly 90 percent of those apprehended, raising concerns about substance abuse among professional drivers.
A Hanoi court has sentenced a 52-year-old truck driver to 20 years imprisonment for intentionally dragging a teenage girl to her death beneath his concrete mixer vehicle after initially striking her, fearing financial liability.
Police have arrested 121 commercial vehicle drivers suspected of driving under the influence of drugs during a nationwide operation spanning three months, revealing serious safety concerns in Malaysia's transport sector.
Malaysia has introduced mandatory health screening for vocational drivers renewing their licences under the Healthy and Safe Driver Programme, with government subsidising most costs amid rising road fatality rates.
Melaka's Road Transport Department seized 60 vehicles during Operation PEWA, with enforcement action targeting unlicensed drivers, expired road tax, and lack of insurance across multiple nationalities.
Parliament passed only the Road Transport (Amendment) Bill 2026 in its opening week, introducing tougher enforcement against illegal street racing. Four additional bills were tabled for first reading while the Prison Amendment Bill was sent back for review.
Singapore's courts processed 41 drink-driving charges in a single day, including three cases involving drivers who allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. Two offenders were repeat drivers facing jail sentences.