![Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711866103_gaveltukulmahkam.jpg)
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![College student claims trial to drunk driving, causing death of DBKL sub-contractor's worker College student claims trial to drunk driving, causing death of DBKL sub-contractor's worker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647591964_Penuntutsebuahkole.jpg)
College student claims trial to drunk driving, causing death of DBKL sub-contractor's worker
A college student pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court today for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol that resulted in the death of a DBKL sub-contractor's worker last Saturday.
Fri Mar 18 2022
![Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants in new protection law Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants in new protection law](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629594436_SRILANKA.jpg)
Sri Lanka bans 'drunk driving' of elephants in new protection law
Sri Lanka will issue captive elephants with their own biometric identity cards and ban their riders from drinking on the job.
Sun Aug 22 2021
![Rocker Bruce Springsteen faces drunk driving charge after 2020 arrest Rocker Bruce Springsteen faces drunk driving charge after 2020 arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61613015554_BRUCESPRINGSTEEN.jpg)
Rocker Bruce Springsteen faces drunk driving charge after 2020 arrest
According to a celebrity news website, Springsteen has a court appearance scheduled 'in the next few weeks.'
Thu Feb 11 2021
![Op Mabuk: Trader arrested for drink-driving Op Mabuk: Trader arrested for drink-driving](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81602088022_SekatanPolis.jpg)
"Op Mabuk": Trader arrested for drink-driving
A trader was detained in a police operation, -Op Mabuk- at Jalan Besar Pekan for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Thu Oct 29 2020
![Man held for drink-driving in Nilai Man held for drink-driving in Nilai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600576041_pemeriksaan.jpg)
Man held for drink-driving in Nilai
A man was arrested after the initial breathalyser test carried out found that there was a high alcohol concentration in his blood.
Sun Sep 20 2020
![Three men nabbed for drink-driving in Petaling Jaya Three men nabbed for drink-driving in Petaling Jaya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61595843431_DrunkDriving.jpg)
Three men nabbed for drink-driving in Petaling Jaya
A total of 561 vehicles were checked throughout the operation and three local men aged between 39 and 44 were nabbed for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mon Aug 17 2020
![January to May: 22 mishaps involving drunk drivers January to May: 22 mishaps involving drunk drivers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591120244_mabuk.jpg)
January to May: 22 mishaps involving drunk drivers
Bukit Aman JSPT director said those who were arrested between January and May, comprised of those from age 15 to 41 years old.
Wed Jun 03 2020
![Drunk driving: Can heavier penalties do the job? Drunk driving: Can heavier penalties do the job?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81477822061_champagnealcohol.jpg)
Drunk driving: Can heavier penalties do the job?
Accident cases involving drunk drivers causing the death of others have been quite rampant of late, triggering a series of reactions.
Wed Jun 03 2020
![Four charges against senior citizen who attempted to run over police at roadblock Four charges against senior citizen who attempted to run over police at roadblock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591093140_LimSeangJoo.jpg)
Four charges against senior citizen who attempted to run over police at roadblock
Lim Seong Joo, 63, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to all the charges before Magistrate Nor Azzuin Abd Moati.
Tue Jun 02 2020
![Club manager charged with drunk driving, punching police officer Club manager charged with drunk driving, punching police officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81591000820_penukul.jpg)
Club manager charged with drunk driving, punching police officer
Leng Kar Loon, 38, however, pleaded not guilty to all the charges read before magistrates Puteri Nursheila Rahimi and S. Mageswary.
Mon Jun 01 2020
![Man charged with drunk driving, killing a food delivery man Man charged with drunk driving, killing a food delivery man](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51590994733_TBCourtMagistret.jpg)
Man charged with drunk driving, killing a food delivery man
Khor Yong Zhang, 21, pleaded not guilty to the charge which was read out by a court interpreter in the presence of Magistrate Puteri Nursheila Rahimi.
Mon Jun 01 2020
![Amend laws for heavier penalties against drink-driving - Muhyiddin Amend laws for heavier penalties against drink-driving - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61588609612_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Amend laws for heavier penalties against drink-driving - Muhyiddin
There is a need to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) so that heavier penalties can be meted out on those driving under the influence.
Sat May 30 2020
![Proposed amendments to Act 333 on drunk driving to be tabled at next Parliament sitting - Takiyuddin Proposed amendments to Act 333 on drunk driving to be tabled at next Parliament sitting - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588494944_polismabuk.jpg)
Proposed amendments to Act 333 on drunk driving to be tabled at next Parliament sitting - Takiyuddin
The government views seriously cases of fatal road accidents involving drunk drivers and will take immediate steps to ensure the proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act or Act 333 can be tabled.
Fri May 29 2020
![Siblings fined RM3,000 each for obstructing police officer Siblings fined RM3,000 each for obstructing police officer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71588740736_TBGARI.jpg)
Siblings fined RM3,000 each for obstructing police officer
Two siblings were slapped with a fine of RM3,000 each after they pleaded guilty of obstructing a police officer from carrying out his duty during a COVID-19 operation last Monday.
Thu May 28 2020