Malaysia to amend road law so drunk or drug-impaired drivers pay victim compensation

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim reportedly said the Road Transport Act will be amended to require drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs to compensate crash victims. Reports on Oct 9 cite the JPJ director-general backing the move; details of the amendment are not yet specified in these items.

Timeline

1. 9 Oct, 08:50 UTCAnwar says government will amend Road Transport Act
2. 9 Oct, 08:54 UTCMalay Mail reports amendment, tied to Budget 2027
3. 13 Oct, 22:30 UTCFirst appeared on Free Malaysia Today

Top sources

• Pemilik diarah bayar PR1MA ganti rugiFree Malaysia Today
• Putrajaya targets early next year to table law compelling drunk, impaired drivers to compensate victimsMalay Mail
• Fatal crash drivers could face asset seizure if compensation to victims unpaid, says LokeMalay Mail