Screengrab of the incident along the Sungai Petani–Kuala Ketil trunk road. -- Pic from socmedKUALA MUDA: A 21-year-old factory worker was killed after the motorcycle she was riding is believed to have skidded and crashed along the Sungai Petani–Kuala Ketil trunk road on Saturday. Kuala Muda district police chief Assistant Commissioner Hanyan Ramlan said the incident occurred at about 7.50pm while she was travelling from Kuala Ketil towards Sungai Petani. He said the motorcycle is believed to have lost control, veered to the right and fell. Police have urged witnesses or motorists with information to come forward to assist investigations.

Source: New Strait Times February 17, 2026 09:39 UTC