58 deaths in four days of Op Selamat 19
A total of 52 fatal road accidents involving 58 deaths were recorded nationwide in the first four days of Op Selamat 19 in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Op Selamat 18: Highest fatalities involve motorcyclists, pillion riders
The highest number of fatal accidents recorded nationwide since Op Selamat began on April 29 in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri involves motorcyclists and pillion riders with 88 casualties.
Sat May 07 2022
'Act before tragedy strikes'
Recent fatal accidents caused by poor road maintenance has sparked a call for authorities to be more proactive.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Govt allocates RM250 mln to upgrade Jalan Batu Pahat-Kluang
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said 554 fatal accidents had occurred in the last 10 years on the road.
Mon Aug 17 2020
RTD to install 50 Awas cameras nationwide
RTD director-general Datuk Seri Nadzri Siron said the installation process was part of efforts to reduce the number of fatal accidents and to date, 21 cameras have been installed.
Sat Jul 22 2017
MIROS: Probe on fatal tanker accidents must be made public
The outcome of the investigation on two fatal accidents involving tanker lorries in Bintulu, Sarawak and Lahad Datu in Sabah yesterday, has to be made public.
Wed Jul 12 2017
'Op Selamat 2017' a success, says IGP
He says during the 15-day operation, fatal accidents dropped by 12 per cent to 239 cases compared to 273 cases in the same period last year.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Govt to propose reviewing age limit for bus drivers
The government wants a review on the age limit for express bus drivers to prevent fatal accidents.
Thu Jan 05 2017
Pokemon Go has negative impact on children, teenagers - Jakim
The decision was consistent with the views of other Muslim countries which found the Pokemon Go game to be dangerous and resulting in fatal accidents.
Sun Aug 07 2016
'Ops Selamat' Northern Zone: 35 fatal accidents reported, 91 summonses issued
A total of 1,019 summonses were issued to motorists for using the emergency lanes on the North-South Highway (PLUS).
Mon Jul 11 2016
Bumpy roads is not the cause of fatal accidents on LPT2 - Works Minister
A Works Ministry research revealed that bumpy and uneven road surfaces is not the cause of fatal accidents on the East Coast Highway (LPT2).
Sat Jan 23 2016
Losing control of vehicles identified as main cause of fatal accidents in 2015
The losing control attributed to the highest number of fatal accidents with 1,713 deaths followed by veering into the opposite lane (764 cases).
Tue Jan 19 2016
Terengganu takes immediate steps to curb fatal accidents on LPT 2
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman said among the initiatives would be stationing Malaysian Civil Defence Department teams along the route.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Motorcyclists not the main factor behind fatal accidents
Other motorists are found to be the main factor that causes fatal motorcycle accidents.
Sat Jan 17 2015
139 fatalities recorded under Op Selamat 5 so far
A total of 127 fatal accidents that killed 139 people were recorded nationwide in the eight days since Op Selamat 5/2014 was launched.
Tue Jul 29 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024