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
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
Woman among seven nabbed in 'Op Mabuk' operation in Selangor
Azman said the woman will be investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing a public servant from carrying out his duties.
Sun Jun 07 2020
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024