Transport Ministry working on heavier punishment for reckless, drunk drivers


PETALING JAYA: The punishment for driving under the influence and reckless driving are set to become heavier with the Transport Ministry seeking to amend the Road Transport Act 1987.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said a special meeting was chaired by him on Monday (June 1) to discuss amendments on Section 41 to 45 of the Road Transport Act 1987 or Act 333.

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