Stricter penalties for child abuse in upcoming Bill
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) is proposing stricter penalties for those involved in child abuse and sexual offences. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this proposal is part of the Malaysian Children’s Commission Bill which will be presented during the parliamentary session in October. “We’re seeing more cases of child […]
Highly lauded act amendment
Don’t be the driving force behind traffic accidents. — Anon The Road Transport Act (Amendment) 2020, which carries heavier penalties for traffic offences, particularly related to Sections 41 to 45 came into effect on Oct 23, 2020. Then Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong took the opportunity to record his deepest gratitude to […]
Positive response to amended drink-driving law
MIRI: Effective October 23, errant drivers in the country will face heavier penalties under the Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2020. The Transport Ministry received the appointment of date of coming into operation of the instrument from the Attorney-General’s Chambers on October 20. On October 22, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, as the […]
Drink driving: Move to amend alcohol content limit
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry will propose for reduction of the permissible alcohol content levels in the blood, urine, and breathe in accordance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) standard. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the new limit to be proposed is 22 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath; […]
Can heavier penalties address drunk driving?
KUALA LUMPUR: Accident cases involving drunk drivers causing the death of others have been quite rampant of late, triggering a series of reactions, urging the government to address it by tightening the existing laws related to the offence. One by one, the reported cases of motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs continued […]
Amend laws for heavier penalties against drink-driving
KUALA LUMPUR: There is a need to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) so that heavier penalties can be meted out on those driving under the influence. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he has instructed the Transport Ministry to propose an amendment of the legislation to provide for more severe penalties for drInk-driving as cases of road […]
