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New Paper
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Paper
Singapore-registered sports car crashes and catches fire in Malaysia
A Singapore-registered Ferrari crashed into a guard rail and caught fire on a highway in Pahang, Malaysia, on May 16. The 458 Spider, a two-seater convertible, was en route to the resort town of Cherating in eastern Malaysia when the accident occurred at about 10.40am, reported Malaysian media outlets. Both the driver and passenger escaped unscathed, said Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily. Rompin district police chief, Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the driver was a 34-year-old Singaporean man, who works as an IT engineer. His girlfriend, a 33-year-old from Hong Kong, was in the passenger seat. "The car lost control suddenly and collided into the guard rail, causing it to be engulfed in flames entirely," said Supt Sharif Shai. Photos of the aftermath show the vehicle reduced to a charred wreckage by the roadside. The car was among a convoy of 13 Ferraris travelling to Cherating, according to preliminary investigations. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, and the driver was fined for failing to maintain control of his car, reported English daily New Straits Times. The police are investigating the incident under the Road Traffic Act.
The Star
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Singapore-registered sports car crashes and catches fire in Malaysia
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): A Singapore-registered Ferrari crashed into a guard rail and caught fire on a highway in Pahang, Malaysia, on May 16. The 458 Spider, a two-seater convertible, was en route to the resort town of Cherating on the east coast when the accident occurred at about 10.40am, reported Malaysian media outlets. Both the driver and passenger escaped unscathed, said Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily. The Rompin district police chief, Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi, said the driver was a 34-year-old Singaporean man, who works as an information technology engineer. His girlfriend, a 33-year-old from Hong Kong, was in the passenger seat. 'The car lost control suddenly and collided into the guard rail, causing it to be engulfed in flames entirely,' said Supt Sharif Shai. Photos of the aftermath show the vehicle reduced to a charred wreckage by the roadside. The car was among a convoy of 13 Ferraris travelling to Cherating, according to preliminary investigations. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, and the driver was fined for failing to maintain control of his car, reported English daily New Straits Times. The police are investigating the incident under the Road Traffic Act. - The Straits Times/Asia News Network
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Singapore-registered Ferrari goes up in flames after Kuantan-bound crash
A Singapore-registered Ferrari 458 Spider was destroyed by fire after crashing into a guardrail on the way to Kuantan, recently, with videos of the vehicle burning going viral. According to Sin Chew Daily, the incident reportedly took place around 10.40am on Friday (May 16th) at the 110-kilometer mark of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat, Sin Chew Daily reported. Rompin district police chief Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi identified the driver as a 34-year-old Singaporean IT engineer and his passenger as his 33-year-old girlfriend from Hong Kong. Initial investigations indicate that the Ferrari was part of a 13-car convoy traveling from Singapore to Kuantan. 'The car suddenly lost control at the location and crashed into the roadside guardrail, causing it to catch fire and be completely destroyed,' Sharif Shai stated. Fortunately, both the driver and his companion managed to get out of the vehicle before it was completely engulfed in flames, and no injuries were sustained. . Police were investigating the incident under Section 10 of the Road Traffic Ordinance 1959 (LN166/59) for the driver's alleged failure to maintain control of the vehicle. The driver was also issued an RM300 traffic fine. Authorities are urging all drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent similar accidents.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
S'pore Ferrari Burns After Kuantan Crash
A Singapore-registered Ferrari 458 Spider was destroyed by fire after crashing into a guardrail on the way to Kuantan, recently, with videos of the vehicle burning going viral. According to Sin Chew Daily, the incident reportedly took place around 10.40am on Friday (May 16th) at the 110-kilometer mark of Jalan Kuantan-Segamat, Sin Chew Daily reported. Rompin district police chief Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi identified the driver as a 34-year-old Singaporean IT engineer and his passenger as his 33-year-old girlfriend from Hong Kong. Initial investigations indicate that the Ferrari was part of a 13-car convoy traveling from Singapore to Kuantan. 'The car suddenly lost control at the location and crashed into the roadside guardrail, causing it to catch fire and be completely destroyed,' Sharif Shai stated. Fortunately, both the driver and his companion managed to get out of the vehicle before it was completely engulfed in flames, and no injuries were sustained. . Police were investigating the incident under Section 10 of the Road Traffic Ordinance 1959 (LN166/59) for the driver's alleged failure to maintain control of the vehicle. The driver was also issued an RM300 traffic fine. Authorities are urging all drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent similar accidents.
Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
S'pore-registered sports car engulfed in flames on side of Pahang highway part of 13-Ferrari convoy, driver fined
S'pore-registered sports car engulfed in flames on side of Pahang highway part of 13-Ferrari convoy, driver fined A Singapore-registered Ferrari crashed into a guard rail and caught fire on a highway in Pahang, Malaysia, on May 16. The 458 Spider, a two-seater convertible, was en route to the resort town of Cherating in eastern Malaysia when the accident occurred at about 10.40am, reported Malaysian media outlets. Both the driver and passenger escaped unscathed, said Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily. Rompin district police chief, Superintendent Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said the driver was a 34-year-old Singaporean man, who works as an IT engineer. His girlfriend, a 33-year-old from Hong Kong, was in the passenger seat. "The car lost control suddenly and collided into the guard rail, causing it to be engulfed in flames entirely," said Supt Sharif Shai. Photos of the aftermath show the vehicle reduced to a charred wreckage by the roadside. The car was among a convoy of 13 Ferraris travelling to Cherating, according to preliminary investigations. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, and the driver was fined for failing to maintain control of his car, reported English daily New Straits Times. The police are investigating the incident under the Road Traffic Act. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on:
