Advocates urge targeting risky behaviour beyond intoxicationPETALING JAYA: Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious road safety issue but enforcement should tackle all fronts, say road safety advocates. Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council coordinator Mas Tina Abdul Hamid said road safety strategies driven by data-based insights were necessary to target behaviours and conditions accounting for road crash fatalities. Referencing official figures and verified reports, she said Malaysia continued to record high numbers of road accident fatalities through the years. It underscores the need for addressing road safety holistically,” said Mas Tina. Road Safety Council of Malaysia executive council member Datuk Suret Singh said the elephant in the room was how motorcyclists continued to form the bulk of road accident fatalities.

Source: The Star April 02, 2026 02:15 UTC