Paving a safer path for motorcyclists


Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) is one of only five highways in the country with dedicated motorcycle lanes. — Photos: ART CHEN/The Star, filepics and courtesy photos

Malaysia faces a critical and tragic issue on its roads – motorcyclists are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal accidents.

In January, Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said nearly 70% or over 4,000 road fatalities in Malaysia last year involved motorcyclists aged 16 to 35.

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