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Putting the brakes on accidents


PETALING JAYA: New motorcycles with engine capacities of 150cc and above sold in the market must be equipped with anti-lock braking systems (ABS) from Jan 1 next year, says Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros).

The mandatory requirement follows a two-year study by the Transport Ministry to address the increasing number of motorcycle-related fatalities.

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