KUALA LUMPUR: When Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy switched on his handphone on arrival at London's Heathrow Airport on Nov 6 after a flight from Kuala Lumpur, one SMS gave him a shock.
It was from Road Safety Department director-general Suret Singh, who told his boss that 29 people had died in road accidents the day before in Malaysia as recorded under the police's annual two-week operation to reduce road fatalities during the festive season.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
