Malaysia’s gig riders are the backbone of our instant-delivery culture, and also the most expendable bodies on our roads. We clap for their “service”, then quietly accept a body count that now looks like a slow, silent massacre.
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) has warned that road safety is a shared responsibility, urging all licensed inspection agencies—not just Puspakom—to ensure heavy vehicles meet safety standards and prevent fatal accidents
Road safety experts say weak enforcement, corruption and systemic flaws have turned inspections into box-ticking, with only 4% of lorries meeting safety standards
More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights
Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health
