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Free Malaysia Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Trial set for activist's defamation suit against ex-defence ministry official
Road safety activist Shahrim Tamrin filed the suit against Razman Hakimi Abdullah over several statements made on Facebook and Twitter in 2020. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : A defamation lawsuit filed by road safety activist Shahrim Tamrin against a former head of corporate communications at the defence ministry will go to trial this October. In a statement, Shahrim said the sessions court in Ampang has fixed Oct 14 and 15 for trial. In November last year, it was reported that Shahrim filed the suit against Razman Hakimi Abdullah over several statements made on Facebook and Twitter (now known as X) in 2020, which he deemed 'outrageous, baseless, dreadful and totally unacceptable'. According to the statement of claim, Razman is said to have alleged that Shahrim was a Pakatan Harapan (PH) 'lackey', 'spy' and political appointee of the previous PH government. Razman is alleged to have made the remarks in several Facebook posts on March 10 and July 16, 2020. This was in reference to Shahrim's appointment as a board member of the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros). He was a member of the Miros board from January 2019 to January 2022. The statement of claim said Razman had also claimed that Shahrim was the son of former Batu Berendam MP Tamrin Ghafar in another Twitter post on Aug 29, 2020. Shahrim is seeking general, special and exemplary damages from the defendant as well as an injunction barring him from repeating the impugned statements on any platform.
Malay Mail
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
One death every 36 hours in Malaysia from lorry crashes, with speeding and poor maintenance key causes, study shows
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — A new study has revealed that fatal road accidents involving heavy vehicles like lorries and trailers have claimed at least 1,457 lives over the past six years, with highways emerging as the deadliest routes. At least one life is lost every 36 hours due to fatal accidents involving lorries or trailers. Harian Metro (HM) reported that the study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) found that lorry accidents on highways are more likely to result in fatalities compared to other roads such as Federal roads, state roads, and municipal roads. Factors such as high speed and overloaded lorries contribute to a higher risk of fatality, especially when accidents occur on bends. Road safety activist Datuk Mohamad Hisham Shafe said the 1,457 deaths were linked to 3,500 lorry accidents nationwide over the six-year period. The average frequency was one lorry accident every 2,164 minutes — or roughly every one day and 12 hours. He noted that accidents involving heavy vehicles carry a higher fatality risk due to their size and collision impact. He also highlighted 473 serious injuries and 1,076 minor injuries linked to such crashes. 'Lorries are heavy vehicles that cause significant impact during collisions, especially when travelling at high speeds on highways,' he told HM yesterday. Hisham said long working hours often lead to driver fatigue, while excessive workloads and unbalanced cargo contribute to vehicle instability. He added that many lorries do not undergo proper maintenance, affecting their long-distance performance. 'Mechanical failure in lorries is one of the main causes of road accidents, and it's not a new issue — in fact, it has often been raised by the authorities. 'Miros studies have also revealed that only 32 per cent of public transport and commercial vehicle operators complied with the Industrial Code of Practice for Transport Safety (ICOP) in 2022,' he was quoted as saying. Hisham said these figures reflect a lack of seriousness in commercial vehicle safety, with some operators continuing to skip maintenance checks and use retreaded tyres.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
One death every 36 hours in lorry-related crashes, study finds
KUALA LUMPUR: At least one life is lost every 36 hours in fatal road accidents involving lorries or trailers, according to statistics. This is based on 1,457 recorded fatalities in accidents involving heavy vehicles over the past six years. A study by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) found that lorry accidents on highways are more likely to result in fatalities compared to other types of roads, such as federal, state, and municipal roads. Factors such as excessive speed and overloaded lorries significantly increase the risk of death, particularly when accidents occur on bends. Road safety activist Datuk Mohamad Hisham Shafe revealed that 1,457 fatal lorry accidents were recorded over the six-year period. He noted that, on average, one lorry accident occurs every 2,164 minutes — equivalent to one day and 12 hours. "Accidents involving lorries or other heavy vehicles carry a much higher risk of fatality due to the size and impact force of these vehicles, which far exceed those of smaller vehicles," he said. "Records show that the 1,457 deaths stemmed from around 3,500 lorry-related accidents across the country during that time frame. "In addition, 473 cases of serious injuries and 1,076 minor injuries were reported as a result of these lorry accidents. "Lorries are heavy-duty vehicles that cause significant impact in collisions, especially when travelling at high speeds on highways," he said. Apart from their size and weight, Mohamad Hisham pointed out that lorry drivers are often at risk of fatigue due to long working hours. He said excessive workloads and unbalanced cargo also contribute to vehicle instability on the roads. According to him, many lorries do not undergo proper maintenance, which affects their long-term drivability. "Mechanical failures are among the leading causes of road accidents involving lorries, and this is not a new issue — it has long been raised by the authorities. "MIROS studies also revealed that only 32 per cent of public transport and commercial vehicle operators complied with the Industrial Code of Practice for Transport Safety (ICOP) in 2022. "All this data clearly indicates that commercial vehicle safety is not being taken seriously enough. Some operators continue to neglect maintenance evaluations and even use retreaded tyres," he added.
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Miros, Alpha International join forces to address sleep deprivation among commercial drivers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) has partnered with Alpha International Training & Consultancy to implement innovative road safety training programmes under a newly formalised collaboration. The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) at the Modern Vehicle Expert Consortium Symposium, held in conjunction with Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025. In a statement, Alpha International said the strategic collaboration aligns with the Transport Ministry's recent call to enhance road safety and reduce accident rates through forward-looking initiatives. The first programme under the agreement, the Certified Sleep Recovery & Management Programme, will address the often-overlooked link between sleep deprivation and road safety, particularly among commercial drivers and transport operators. Designed to raise awareness and promote behavioural change, the programme aims to equip road users with effective tools to manage fatigue on the road. Miros director-general, Associate Professor Dr Siti Zaharah Ishak, said the collaboration with Alpha International reflects a shared vision for safer roads through capacity building and innovative training. "We believe this partnership will bring tangible improvements in road safety practices at both national and regional levels," she said in the statement. The MoA was signed by Dr Siti Zaharah and Alpha International's chief executive officer, Professor Dr Louis Adaikalam, who is also the president of the Sleep Apnea Association of Malaysia. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah was also present to witness the signing ceremony. Meanwhile, Dr Louis described the partnership as a significant step forward in tackling critical safety issues. "Together, we aim to deliver impactful training solutions that align with evolving industry needs and contribute to Malaysia's long-term road safety objectives," he said. The initiatives under the MoA are scheduled to commence in the coming months, beginning with the launch of the sleep recovery programme.
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Fatal FRU crash probe: Lorry company owner to be summoned for investigation
TELUK INTAN, May 15 — The owner of the lorry company transporting gravel stones which crashed into a truck carrying Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel, along Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, last Tuesday, which claimed nine lives, will be called in soon to assist with the investigation. Hilir Perak police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the truck company owner will be summoned soon to record a statement. 'We will conduct a thorough investigation. We will look at this investigation from all angles, namely human negligence, technical issues involving vehicles and environmental issues. 'Miros (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research), the Road Transport Department, Puspakom (Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre), and other relevant agencies have begun investigations from various angles at the accident site,' he told reporters after the disposal of ketum crop operation in Labu Kubong, today. Yesterday, Bakri reportedly said that more than 60 individuals will be called to have their statements recorded to assist in the investigation, including FRU personnel who were at the scene, and the owner of the lorry company transporting gravel stones involved in the accident. In the 8.50am incident on Tuesday, a truck carrying 18 Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel from Unit 5, Sungai Senam, Ipoh, was involved in a collision with a lorry loaded with gravel stones while returning from an assignment in Teluk Intan, resulting in nine fatalities. — Bernama
