Staying ahead of road perils


PETALING JAYA: With close to 15,000 road accidents and 135 deaths recorded by police since the start of 2025, road safety experts are urging motorists to heed precautions ahead of the coming holidays and Chinese New Year festivities.

They say motorists should not wait until the eleventh hour to check their vehicles’ roadworthiness for long drives, adding that aspects like car tyre threads and brake systems must not be overlooked.

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