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The Star
23-05-2025
- The Star
Motorcyclist killed, pillion rider hurt in crash on NSE near Kulai
KULAI: A motorcyclist died on the spot after hitting a stalled pickup truck on the emergency lane at KM29 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) southbound near here. The 31-year-old man was riding the bike with a pillion rider, a 31-year-old woman, when the incident occurred at 8am on Thursday (May 22), police said. 'The driver of the pickup, also 31, is believed to have pulled over to the emergency lane because of engine trouble," Kulai OCPD Asst Comm Tan Seng Lee said on Friday (May 23). He said the victim failed to avoid the stalled vehicle and hit its rear. Both the motorcyclist and pillion rider sustained head injuries, he added. ACP Tan said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene while the pillion rider was taken to Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Baru. 'The body of the deceased was sent to Hospital Kulai for a post-mortem," he said, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact investigating officer Insp Ahmad Safuan Abu Naim at 019-7573507 or go to the Kulai district police headquarters' traffic division. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!


Malay Mail
19-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Police investigate fatal collision on Johor Baru-Pontian Highway
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car at KM 24.1 of the Johor Baru–Pontian road yesterday. Police said the accident occurred at around 11.20am when a Perodua Myvi was exiting a slip road onto the main carriageway. The motorcyclist, who was riding a Honda RS, collided into the back-left side of the car. 'As a result of the collision, the victim was thrown onto the road, while his motorcycle was flung into the river. 'The victim was rushed to Hospital Sultanah Aminah for treatment and was confirmed to have died while receiving care,' Iskandar Puteri district chief ACP Kumarasan Muniandy said. Police have opened an investigation under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless and dangerous driving. They are also urging witnesses to contact the Iskandar Puteri district police at 07-5101322 with any relevant information.