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Biker dies, pillion rider injured in crash

MIRI: A motorcyclist died while his pillion rider sustained injuries after they were involved in an accident at KM6 Jalan Hilltop here last Sunday (Sept 26). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said they were heading towards Morsjaya from the city centre before the biker suddenly lost control of the motorcycle […]

Teenager dies in bike accident

MIRI: A 16-year-old girl was killed in an accident along Jalan Maigold here on Monday (Sept 20). The victim, identified as Stephenni James from Kapit, is said to be heading towards a rental house nearby the scene from Food Arena Restaurant. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu, who confirmed the case, said the […]

Motorcyclist suffers injuries to eyes

MIRI: A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries to his eyes after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a road barrier on Sunday. The accident happened along Jalan Miri-Pujut when the 40-year-old man was heading towards Kampung Pujut from Piasau. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu, who confirmed the case, said the […]

Institute mulls new plan to lower fatalities rate involving motorcycle accidents

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) is working together with the Ministry of Transport to come up with a 10-year plan to lower the number of fatalities involving motorcycle riders in road accidents in the country.  Its director of road user behaviour, Azhar Hamzah said motorcycle accidents accounted for approximately 20 percent […]

Two motorcyclists killed in crash

BINTULU: Two motorcyclists were killed when their machines collided at Jalan Lot Pembesaran Kampung Jepak, here on Saturday evening (Aug 14). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said 21-year-old Mohammad Nur’Qayyim Iqfan Qasimi Dinie died at the scene in the 10.15pm incident. The second victim, Muhammad Najib Narizan, 18, was confirmed […]

Pillion rider killed, biker injured in crash

MIRI: A man who was riding pillion on a motorcycle died after a crash along a logging road in Marudi on Tuesday (July 20). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the deceased has been identified as Hilary Kuleh Andrew, 27, from Long Sebatang ,Tinjar. “It is believed that the rider lost […]

Rider killed, pregnant wife injured in crash

SIBU: A lorry driver’s decision to stop his vehicle for a quick inspection cost a motorcyclist his life while the victim’s seven-month pregnant wife suffered injuries. The motorcyclist did not have sufficient time to apply the brakes and crashed into the back of the lorry. In the 3.15pm incident yesterday (July 19) at Jalan Tun […]

Man killed in motorcycle crash

SIBU: A motorcyclist was killed following an accident along Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here on Sunday (May 30). State Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident happened around 6 pm when the victim was travelling from Jalan Salim-Stabau to Sibu Hospital. “Investigations found that the victim, Pasil Salau, 48, lost control […]

Student dies in crash

BINTULU: A 19-year-old student succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment following an accident involving his motorcycle and a lorry tanker last Friday (May 7). Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident happened around 3pm when both vehicles were travelling in the same direction along Jalan Nyabau here. The tanker driver, […]

Motorcycle crash lands man in hospital

BAU: A 41-year-old biker got injured after his motorcycle went out of control and crashed along Jalan Bau-Serikin last Sunday (Apr 18). Bau fire chief Tawang Lingem said his station received a distress call about the accident around 5.45pm. “On arrival at the spot, our team immediately gave basic treatment to the victim. He had […]