Govt mulls RM100,000 fine, 20 years' jail for drunk driving


BUTTERWORTH (Bernama): The government is studying the need for stiffer penalties for motorists found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, as well as for dangerous driving and causing death, with a fine of up to RM100,000, says Lim Guan Eng.

The Finance Minister said besides the fine, the jail sentence for the offender will be increased to 20 years from the current 10 years.

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