Remand order against suspected drunk driver extended
The motorist suspected to be drunk crashed into a motorcycle ridden by a couple with disabilities.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Suspected drunk driver remanded four days over fatal crash
A motorist suspected to be drunk and who allegedly caused the death of a PwD couple in a crash in Jalan Serkam Pantai in Merlimau yesterday has been remanded for four days.
Tue Jun 07 2022
#KiniNews: Mandatory prison for drink driving above legal limit
Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong today detailed some of the proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 that will see enhanced punishment for drink driving offenders.
Among the proposals include doubling the punishment against drunk drivers who cause death to up to 20 years imprisonment and imposing mandatory jail sentences for drivers in charge of a motor vehicle while exceeding the alcohol limit.
Among the proposals include doubling the punishment against drunk drivers who cause death to up to 20 years imprisonment and imposing mandatory jail sentences for drivers in charge of a motor vehicle while exceeding the alcohol limit.
Sat Mar 19 2022
1,157 drunk drivers arrested last year
Police arrested 1,558 individuals for various traffic offenses, including reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol, through various operations in the federal capital last year.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Two drunk drivers arrested
The two men, who are now in remand, were among 200 motorists who were inspected during the operation which ended at 6 am today.
Sun Sep 27 2020
Road Transport (Amendment) Bill to be tabled at Dewan Negara next week
The Road Transport (Amendment) Bill, passed by the Dewan Rakyat on Aug 26, is expected to be tabled in Dewan Negara next week in an effort to curb driving under the influence of alcohol.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Dewan Rakyat to focus on Tabung Harapan latest status today
The issue is raised by Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PAS-Pasir Mas) to the Minister of Finance, concerning the status of the funds collected.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Guidelines on sale of liquor in KL to be discussed in August - Annuar
Kuala Lumpur City Halls liquor licensing board will meet in August to discuss and draw up a more organised guideline on the sale of liquor in the capital city.
Tue Jul 28 2020
KPKT instructs all local authorities to identify premises selling alcohol, increase enforcement
KPKT has issued a letter instructing all local authorities to identify special premises for the sale of alcohol.
Thu Jul 23 2020
Drink driving: Maximum 20-year jail, RM150,000 fine sufficient - IGP
The police had suggested that a mandatory prison sentence be imposed on drunk drivers to reduce the number of drink driving accidents.
Fri Jul 17 2020
The case for harsher penalties for drunk drivers
Cabinet to approve an amendment of the Road Transport Act allowing for harsher penalties against those found to be driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Drunk driver crashes into mosque gates
Police said the 23-year-old was driving alone in the 2.30 am incident.
Sun Jul 12 2020
Good support for proposal to impose heavier penalties on drunk drivers - Wee
94 per cent of respondents supported the proposal to impose heavier penalties by way of fines, jail terms and disqualification from driving.
Sun Jun 14 2020
RMCO: Police patrols will be stationed on highways, main roads - IGP
The objectives of the monitoring are to detect traffic jams, drunk drivers, driving above speed limits and other offences.
Tue Jun 09 2020
No such thing as safe alcohol consumption - Expert
A drunk driver is 13 times more likely to cause an accident, compared to a sober person.
Tue Jun 09 2020