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New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Motorcyclist killed in four-vehicle crash on AMJ highway
TANGKAK: A 25-year-old man was killed in a four-vehicle crash at Km12 of the Alor Gajah – Melaka Tengah – Jasin (AMJ) Highway near Kesang, Sungai Mati, today. Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said police received a report regarding the accident at about 2.12am. "Initial investigations found that the 1am accident occurred when a motorcyclist, who was on his way from Melaka to Muar, is believed to have lost control of his machine before crashing into the rear of a Nissan Navara four-wheel drive parked on the road shoulder. "The motorcyclist fell and was then hit by a Nissan Almera car coming from behind. "At the same time, a Honda CR-V, also coming from the same direction, crashed into the victim's motorcycle that was on the road," he said in a statement today. The victim died at the scene and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Those with information regarding the incident have been urged to contact investigating officer Insp Khairul Azmi Ibrahim at 011-12445836. Police also advised the public not to park their vehicles on road shoulders to avoid the risk of accidents, warning that stern action will be taken against offenders. – Bernama
The Sun
02-06-2025
- The Sun
Man, 25, killed in four-vehicle crash
TANGKAK: A 25-year-old man was killed in a four-vehicle crash at Kilometre 12, Lebuh AMJ Kesang, Sungai Mati, near here today. Tangkak police chief Supt Roslan Mohd Talib said police received a report regarding the accident at about 2.12 am. 'Initial investigations found that the 1 am accident occurred when a motorcyclist, who was on his way from Melaka to Muar, is believed to have lost control of his machine before crashing into the rear of a Nissan Navara four-wheel drive parked on the road shoulder. 'The motorcyclist fell and was then hit by a Nissan Almera car coming from behind. At the same time, a Honda CR-V, also coming from the same direction, crashed into the victim's motorcycle that was on the road,' he said in a statement today. The victim died at the scene and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Those with information regarding the incident have been urged to contact investigating officer Insp Khairul Azmi Ibrahim at 011-12445836. Police also advised the public not to park their vehicles on road shoulders to avoid the risk of accidents, warning that stern action will be taken against offenders.
Rakyat Post
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
Tire Repair From Hell: How A RM50 Fix Turned Into A RM4,800 Nightmare
Subscribe to our FREE In a classic case of 'it started with just one thing,' a Malaysian driver's routine tire repair spiralled into an expensive lesson about trust and auto repair shops. The unsuspecting Nissan Almera owner, who shared his ordeal on Here's how a simple fix turned into a month's salary down the drain: The mechanic started with the classic 'while we're at it' approach. After spotting the nail, he pointed out 'dangerous' tire treads, which led to a rabbit hole of supposedly urgent repairs. First, it was a cracked lower arm and worn absorber (RM1,960). Then came the 'safety recommendation' for a rear absorber replacement (add RM480). Ring Ring, Your Wallet's Getting Thinner But wait, there's more. The mechanic hadn't even finished the initial inspection when the phone calls started. Fifteen minutes after dropping the customer home, ring ring – 'Your absorber mounting and bearing are shot' (another RM740). Ten minutes later, another call came in: 'Your brake pads and discs are deteriorating' (throw in RM860). By the time the dust settled, what should have been a simple tire patch had morphed into an RM4,800 bill (RM4,420 for parts, RM380 for labour). That's about the average monthly salary for many Malaysians, gone in a single afternoon. The Public's Golden Rule: If They Keep Finding Problems, Find Another Shop Social media erupted with sympathetic responses, with many sharing their own mechanic horror stories. The consensus? Always get multiple quotes, and if a mechanic starts playing the 'while we're checking' game, maybe it's time to check yourself right out of there. Remember, folks, sometimes a nail in your tire is just a nail in your tire—until it isn't. READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
M'sian man's tyre fix spirals into RM4.4k bill
WHAT started as a routine tyre fix ended with a staggering RM4,420 bill for a Malaysian man, who now wonders if he's been 'sweet-talked' into unnecessary car repairs. According to a lengthy post on Xiaohongshu, the man shared that he discovered a nail lodged in the rear tyre of his Nissan Almera and took it to a nearby workshop expecting a quick, inexpensive fix. ALSO READ: M'sian mistakenly bids RM69,000 for car plate with one extra zero, second bid only RM6,800 However, things quickly snowballed. The workshop owner pointed out that one of the tires had severely worn tread and offered to inspect further. After checking, the owner claimed the car's lower suspension arm had cracked and the absorber was damaged, recommending replacements. The man agreed and was charged RM2,150 for new front absorbers, lower arms, absorber covers, and two tyres. For safety, he also opted to replace the rear absorbers, pushing the total to RM2,500. But the costs didn't stop there. As the car would take three hours to repair, the workshop owner offered to send him home. Just 15 minutes later, the man was informed of an additional RM600 charge to replace worn absorber mountings — a repair he accepted 'albeit reluctantly.' '10 minutes later, the workshop owner called again and said the brake pads and brake discs had worn out and needed to be replaced too. At his recommendation, I changed those too, adding another RM960 to the bill. 'The car was already there, so it was hard to say no,' he wrote. 'So from just fixing a tyre, I ended up replacing so many things that I spent a total of RM4,420. It cost me the entire month's salary,' he lamented. The post drew swift reactions from netizens, many criticising the man for not requesting a quotation or seeking second opinions. Some believed he was duped by a persuasive workshop owner 'probably laughing his way to the bank.' One user advised that he could have simply said he didn't have the money at the moment, asked for a quotation first, and then decided later—only paying for the tyre initially. Another user said he should learn to say no.
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
'That's my whole salary!' — M'sian man's tyre fix spirals into RM4.4k bill
WHAT started as a routine tyre fix ended with a staggering RM4,420 bill for a Malaysian man, who now wonders if he's been 'sweet-talked' into unnecessary car repairs. According to a lengthy post on Xiaohongshu, the man shared that he discovered a nail lodged in the rear tyre of his Nissan Almera and took it to a nearby workshop expecting a quick, inexpensive fix. ALSO READ: M'sian mistakenly bids RM69,000 for car plate with one extra zero, second bid only RM6,800 However, things quickly snowballed. The workshop owner pointed out that one of the tires had severely worn tread and offered to inspect further. After checking, the owner claimed the car's lower suspension arm had cracked and the absorber was damaged, recommending replacements. The man agreed and was charged RM2,150 for new front absorbers, lower arms, absorber covers, and two tyres. For safety, he also opted to replace the rear absorbers, pushing the total to RM2,500. But the costs didn't stop there. As the car would take three hours to repair, the workshop owner offered to send him home. Just 15 minutes later, the man was informed of an additional RM600 charge to replace worn absorber mountings — a repair he accepted 'albeit reluctantly.' '10 minutes later, the workshop owner called again and said the brake pads and brake discs had worn out and needed to be replaced too. At his recommendation, I changed those too, adding another RM960 to the bill. 'The car was already there, so it was hard to say no,' he wrote. 'So from just fixing a tyre, I ended up replacing so many things that I spent a total of RM4,420. It cost me the entire month's salary,' he lamented. The post drew swift reactions from netizens, many criticising the man for not requesting a quotation or seeking second opinions. Some believed he was duped by a persuasive workshop owner 'probably laughing his way to the bank.' One user advised that he could have simply said he didn't have the money at the moment, asked for a quotation first, and then decided later—only paying for the tyre initially. Another user said he should learn to say no.
