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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; […]

Holistic legislation needed

LAW ON DRINK DRIVING KUCHING: The federal government’s move to tighten the law on drink driving should be implemented holistically, said Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. He pointed out that imposing higher fines would not necessarily prevent motorists from driving under the influence of alcohol. “To me the law is not enough, as […]