Cabinet agrees to proposed Road Transport Act amendments, says ministry
The Malaysian Cabinet has approved amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to introduce a compensation mechanism for accident victims and strengthen the Kejara demerit point system. The changes aim to ensure offenders are held accountable for the impact of their actions while maintaining existing legal avenues for victims.
Why it matters
These legal reforms represent a shift toward victim-centric justice and stricter enforcement of road safety standards for high-risk drivers.
PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has agreed on July 15 in principle the proposal of amending the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333] to create a compensation mechanism for road accident victims and strengthen the Road Offence Demerit Points (Kejara) System.
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