Dr Wee: Road Transport Act being reviewed to ensure harsher penalties against drunk drivers


PETALING JAYA: The Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) is being reviewed to ensure harsher penalties against drunk drivers, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

The review was not an easy process as it involves several parties such as the Road Transport Department (JPJ), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Attorney General, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) and even the public, he added.

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