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New Paper
16-05-2025
- New Paper
Singaporean driver charged in Johor over motorcyclist's death in Second Link accident
A Singaporean driver was charged in a Malaysian court on May 15 over allegedly causing the death of a motorcyclist after he made an illegal U-turn on the Second Link highway in Johor on May 9. Muhammad Irsyad Abdul Hameed, 27, pleaded not guilty at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court before Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid, Malaysian media reported. Muhammad Irsyad was accused of driving a Maserati dangerously, resulting in the death of A. Vasanthraj, 32, at the 0.6km mark of the expressway on the evening of May 9. He was charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act with causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. If found guilty, Muhammad Irsyad can be jailed for up to 10 years and face a maximum fine of RM50,000 (S$15,200). He was represented by lawyers Baharudin Bahrim and Zarina Ismail Tom. The lawyers requested that the court return his passport and gave assurance that the Singaporean will cooperate in the ongoing investigation. However, the court set bail at RM12,000 and directed Muhammad Irsyad to report to the nearest police station once a month. His driving licence has also been suspended until the case is concluded, reported The Star. The next hearing is set for June 10. The accident, which went viral on social media, occurred after the red Maserati smashed into a metal barrier while making the U-turn at an opening in the road divider of the Second Link highway. The impact sent shards of the barrier onto the road, triggering a four-vehicle crash. Mr Vasanthraj died after crashing into a part of the barrier that had been dislodged from the road divider, said the Iskandar Puteri district police in a media statement on May 10. Several road users attacked the Maserati driver with helmets before police arrived at the scene, according to the police statement. A video uploaded onto the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page, which had garnered more than 380,000 views as at 6pm on May 10, shows several motorcyclists shouting while surrounding the car and hitting it with their helmets. In subsequent images, the car can be seen with a shattered windscreen and a damaged bonnet. The Second Link highway, which connects Malaysia and Singapore, is a key artery for cross-border traffic, linking Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint to the Malaysian state of Johor. It stretches for about 2km over the Strait of Johor and serves as one of the main routes for vehicles travelling between the two countries.
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Straits Times
Singaporean driver charged in Johor over motorcyclist's death in Second Link accident
A screengrab from footage posted online shows the car with a shattered windscreen and a damaged bonnet. PHOTO: SG ROAD VIGILANTE/FACEBOOK Singaporean driver charged in Johor over motorcyclist's death in Second Link accident A Singaporean driver was charged in a Malaysian court on May 15 over allegedly causing the death of a motorcyclist after he made an illegal U-turn on the Second Link highway in Johor on May 9. Muhammad Irsyad Abdul Hameed, 27, pleaded not guilty at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court before Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid, Malaysian media reported. Muhammad Irsyad was accused of driving a Maserati dangerously, resulting in the death of A. Vasanthraj, 32, at the 0.6km mark of the expressway on the evening of May 9. He was charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 with causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. If found guilty, Muhammad Irsyad can be jailed for up to ten years and face a maximum fine of RM50,000 (S$15,153). He is represented by lawyers Baharudin Bahrim and Zarina Ismail Tom. The lawyers requested the court to return his passport and assured that the Singaporean will cooperate in the ongoing investigation. However, the court set bail at RM12,000 and directed Muhammad Irsyad to report to the nearest police station once a month. His driving licence has also been suspended until the case is concluded, reported The Star. The next hearing is set for June 10. The accident, which went viral on social media, occurred after the red Maserati smashed into a metal barrier while making the U-turn at an opening in the road divider of the Second Link highway. The impact sent shards of the barrier onto the road, triggering a four-vehicle crash. Mr Vasanthraj died after crashing into a part of the barrier that had been dislodged from the road divider, said the Iskandar Puteri district police in a media statement on May 10. Several road users attacked the Maserati driver with helmets before police arrived at the scene, according to the police statement. A video uploaded on Facebook page SG Road Vigilante, which had garnered more than 380,000 views as at 6pm on May 10, shows several motorcyclists shouting while surrounding the car and hitting it with their helmets. In subsequent images, the car can be seen with a shattered windscreen and a damaged bonnet. The Second Link highway, which connects Malaysia and Singapore, is a key artery for cross-border traffic, linking Singapore's Tuas Checkpoint to the Malaysian state of Johor. It stretches for about 2km over the Strait of Johor and serves as one of the main routes for vehicles travelling between the two countries. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
AsiaOne
15-05-2025
- AsiaOne
Fatal Second Link accident: Singaporean pleads not guilty to dangerous driving, lawyers say he lost control of Maserati, Singapore News
A Singaporean driver involved in a fatal Second Link Expressway accident on May 9 was charged in a Malaysian court today (May 15). Muhammad Irsyad Abdul Hameed, 27, pleaded not guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving, reported Malaysian media outlet New Straits Times. The man is accused of causing the death of 32-year-old motorcyclist A. Vasanthraj at the expressway at about 6.40pm. Irsyad, who was driving a red Maserati, had allegedly made an illegal U-turn and crashed into the road divider, according to previous media reports. The victim collided with the debris and reportedly died at the scene from severe head injuries. Following the crash, several angry motorists surrounded and allegedly assaulted Irsyad before the police arrived, according to viral videos posted online. [[nid:717887]] If convicted, Irsyad faces a jail term of up to 10 years' and a fine not exceeding RM50,000 (S$15,110). In defence, his lawyers pleaded for a lower bail amount and for his passport to be returned as it is required for his job, according to Malay Mail. They added that their client has no criminal record, is not a flight risk, and is willing to cooperate by reporting to a police station in Johor Bahru monthly. Bail was set at RM12,000 and his driving licence suspended until the case is concluded. The accused is also required to report to the nearest police station once a month, reported The Star. The case will be heard again on June 10. Vehicle malfunction led to U-turn: Lawyers Irsyad's lawyers Baharudin Bahrim and Zarina Ismail Tom told the media outside the court that he did not deliberately perform an illegal U-turn, reported Sin Chew Daily. The lawyers were quoted as saying that the vehicle had malfunctioned, leading Irsyad to turn to the emergency exit in the right lane. However, he had crashed into the barrier. They also claimed that the motorcyclist had hit the debris about 10 minutes after Irsyad's car stopped in the opposite lane. Baharudin and Zarina added that their client is saddened by the motorcyclist's death and has expressed his condolences.
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Singaporean civil servant charged in Johor with motorcyclist's death
JOHOR BARU: A Singaporean civil servant was charged in the Magistrate's Court today with allegedly causing a motorcyclist's death on the Second Link Expressway last Friday. The accused, Muhammad Irsyad Abdul Hameed, 27, pleaded not guilty after the amended charge was read before Magistrate Nur Fatin Mohamad Farid. According to the charge sheet, Muhammad Irsyad allegedly drove a Maserati dangerously on a public road, resulting in the death of 32-year-old A. Vasanthraj. The offence allegedly occurred at Kilometre -0.6 of the Second Link Expressway, Johor Bahru, Johor, around 6.40pm on 9 May. The charge was brought under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and is punishable under the same section. This provision carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment and a fine not exceeding RM50,000 if convicted. Deputy Public Prosecutor Amirah Tasnim Saleh prosecuted the case, while lawyers Baharudin Bahrim and Zarina Ismail Tom represented the accused. In mitigation, the defence requested the return of his passport, citing that he is a government official who might lose his job, and he would cooperate with the investigation. However, the court set bail at RM12,000 with two local sureties and directed the accused to report to the nearest police station once a month. The accused's driving licence will be suspended until the case is concluded. The next hearing is set for June 10.
