Drunk Lorry Driver Going Against Traffic Hit Two Cars, Driver Nabbed
A lorry driver was arrested by police yesterday (3 Jan) after colliding with two cars at Kilometer 5.5 of the Linkedua Highway.
The accident happened while the suspect was driving from Kulai to Tanjung Pelepas Port, according to the investigation. "Upon reaching the Gelang Patah Rest and Treatment (R&R) stop heading south, the suspect missed the track to Tanjung Pelepas Port.
"The suspect then drove in the far right lane, colliding with a Mercedes-Benz and a Nissan Almera," he added. He explained that the Mercedes driver suffered neck and leg injuries and was taken to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for further treatment.
The case is now classified under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Gallery
Written By
Anis
Previously in banking and e commerce before she realized nothing makes her happier than a revving engine and gleaming tyres........
JPJ Running Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR
VQT2420
SELANGOR
BSP108
JOHOR
JYU4311
PULAU PINANG
PSB2687
PERAK
APG4941
PAHANG
CFG1524
KEDAH
KGF1925
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEJ9813
KOTA KINABALU
SJR2795
KUCHING
QAB5250N
Last updated 11 Apr, 2026
Fuel Price
Petrol
RON 95
RM 2.59
+0.05
RON 97
RM 3.15
+0.05
RON 100
RM 5.00
VPR
RM 6.23
Diesel
EURO 5 B10
RM 3.04
+0.05
EURO 5 B7
RM 3.24
+0.05
Last updated 26 Feb, 2026
Related News
Harsher Penalties, Lengthier Jail Time To Curb Drunk Driving Issues - MOT
MOT stated that amendments to the existing law have been made to curb drunk driving issues in Malaysia.
06-12-2024
149 Drunk Driving Accident Cases Prosecuted in Court Since 2021
149 drunk driving cases prosecuted since 2021, government reaffirming its commitment to tackling this issue.
21-11-2024
LOKE: 1 In 13 Commercial Vehicle Drivers Driving Under Drug Influence
Equal penalties for drugged and drunk driving needed to enhance road safety
07-08-2024
Magna Develops New Car Tech to Combat Drunk-Driving
This new anti-drunk driving tech developed by Maga International will help save thousands of lives in the future.
22-01-2024
PDRM Requests Malaysians To Not Update Waze When There Are Roadblocks
Police warned the public not to use the Waze navigation app to share information about police presence.
30-01-2023
BYD Smartwatch - Alcohol Level Detection To Combat Drunk Driving
The uniqueness of this wrist watch is its ability to detect alcohol consumption which would come in handy when addressing the issue of drunk driving.
10-01-2023
No Leniency For Drunk Driving, License Should Be Revoked
No longer should it be tolerated. Drunk drivers’ licenses are to be revoked for life, if predicaments involved lead to death.
26-10-2022
Dewan Negara Pass New Drunk Driving Law With Harsher Penalties
The amendment to the Road Transport Act 1987 has been passed in the Dewan Negara (Senate) this week, with harsher penalties in place.
27-09-2020
Latest News
Why Is Global Oil Falling But Our Petrol Price Is Still High? — MOF Explains The 'Lag'
Why is global oil falling but Malaysia’s petrol price is still high? MOF explains the APM "lag effect" and why unsubsidized RON95 hit RM4.27 this week.
10-04-2026
Proton X50 ‘Black Edition' Look Goes Permanent: Quartz Black Now Available for All Variants
Proton X50 Quartz Black is now permanent for all variants!
09-04-2026
SUPER GT 2026 Malaysia Might Not Happen At All? Here’s What We Know So Far
Is SUPER GT 2026 Malaysia cancelled? Reports suggest the Malaysian round may be called off due to fuel concerns and high costs. Get the latest updates here.
07-04-2026
Is It Illegal To Borrow Your Parents' MyKad For Subsidised Petrol? Here’s What The Law Says
Can you use a family member's MyKad for Budi95 petrol? JPN warns that sharing IDs at the pump is prohibited and under investigation. Get the official rules here.
06-04-2026
Tough Times, But Everyone Still Wants a Saga: Sales Jump 38% Despite a Slow Market
Proton Saga defies the 2026 market slump with a 38% sales surge! Discover the new 1.5L engine, Level 1 ADAS, and tech upgrades making it Malaysia’s top choice.
03-04-2026
Malaysia Is Angry… But The World Is Already in Energy Crisis
Malaysia is cutting the BUDI95 quota to 200L. While we argue over liters, the world is in "Energy Survival Mode." Is an EV your secret to beating the 2026 crisis?
03-04-2026
GWM Malaysia Eyes Top 10 Spot by 2028: 6 New Models to Launch, Led by Tank 300 HEV
GWM Malaysia targets Top 10 status by 2028, launching 6 new SUVs starting with the Tank 300 HEV.
02-04-2026
Why Your Next Group Trip Costs 80% More: Diesel Hits Historic RM6.02 (April 2-8)
Malaysia's tour bus and van rates jump 80% as diesel hits a historic high.
01-04-2026
Show More
trending_flat