Licence plates, modified exhausts top list of summonses issued
BAU: Traffic police identified the absence of licence plates and modified exhaust systems as the most common offences committed among motorcyclists, following an operation codenamed ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan’ last Friday (Mar 22). In the operation, the Bau Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division issued a total of 23 summonses for various offences after inspecting 15 individuals […]
Riders treated to petrol, meal coupons
KUCHING: Motorcyclists here have received early Christmas presents in the form of a RM5 petrol subsidy. The petrol subsidy is part of a community programme organised by the Stampin Parliamentary Service Centre, in collaboration with the Petronas Sg Maong Station located at Everbright Estate and the Petronas 8th Mile Station at Jalan Kuching-Serian. “This year, […]
DAP Stampin offers fuel subsidy for motorcyclists on Christmas eve
KUCHING: Motorcyclists are in for a Christmas treat with the Stampin Service Centre’s Petrol Subsidy Programme, offering a RM5 subsidy per participant. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen announced the upcoming programme scheduled for Christmas Eve (December 24) at two designated locations: Petronas Sg Maong (next to SK Garland) and Petronas 8th Miles. In a Facebook […]
Motorcyclists’ love-hate relationship in traffic
‘I really love to ride my motorcycle. When I want to just get away and be by myself and clear my head, that’s what I do.’ – Kyle Chandler, American actor. “I’m going for a ride,” I excitedly told my wife one night in early November. It had been a tough week at work, and […]
Two motorcyclists die in separate accidents
MIRI: Two men were killed in separate accidents that occurred here over the weekend. In the first accident, a 65 year-old man died after a motorcycle that he was riding collided with another motorcycle at a junction in Jalan Kampung Rancah-Rancah. Meanwhile, at Jalan Miri By-Pass, a 44 year-old motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries after […]
Motorcycle accidents still the highest
KUCHING: Motorcyclists contributed to the highest number of road accidents last year. Of the total 897 accidents reported from January to December, 487 involved motorcyclists. “Out of the 487 motorcycle accidents, 175 were fatal cases, 94 suffered serious injuries, and 218 suffered minor injuries,” Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said in a statement […]
Two youth arrested for reckless riding
PADAWAN: Two youth were arrested for riding dangerously on their motorcycles along Jalan FAC Matang last Sunday (July 25). Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said the suspects, aged 16 and 21, attempted to flee from the police by riding against the traffic flow. However, their attempt was short-lived as the police managed to […]
Sharp kite strings hurt two motorcyclists
MIRI: Two motorcyclists suffered cuts on their necks and hands after being hit by kite strings coated with powdered glass in two separate locations here over the weekend. The incidents occurred in Tudan and Permyjaya on Saturday when both victims were heading home. Photos of the injuries, which were subsequently uploaded onto social media, sparked […]
Two motorcyclists killed in separate accidents
MIRI: Two motorcyclists were killed in separate accidents that occurred within an hour last Friday (Mar 19). Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the first accident happened around 6.30pm at KM2, Jalan Pembalakan Samling, Ulu Baram in Marudi. The accident involved a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle and a motorcycle, travelling in opposite directions. […]
Teens arrested for reckless, dangerous riding
KUCHING: Two youth were arrested for reckless and dangerous riding in an operations dubbed ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan’. Kuching deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said the operations took place from 4.30pm on Saturday until 1am Sunday (Dec 13) at several locations. The locations were Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhamad Salahuddin area, Jalan Bako, […]
