Simpang Renggam tragedy: Transport minister demands swift investigation and prosecution over reckless driving deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has urged police to expedite investigations into the Simpang Renggam crash that killed five people, so the case can be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers without delay, and for firm action to be taken against those responsible.

“I hope the police can speed up investigations so that the investigation papers can be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers as soon as possible. Appropriate and firm prosecution action must be taken against those responsible,” he said.

In a statement today, Loke described the incident as a tragedy that should not have happened and extended his condolences to the victims’ families.

“This is a tragedy that should not have happened. I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims over this heartbreaking loss,” he said.

He said reckless driving was entirely unacceptable and reflected a serious failure of responsibility on the road.

“Such driving behaviour is extremely irresponsible and completely unacceptable,” he said.

Loke also stressed that road safety is a shared responsibility among all road users, warning that a driving licence is not a licence to drive recklessly.

“Road safety is a shared responsibility among all road users. A driving licence is not a licence to drive recklessly and cause tragedy to innocent lives,” he said.

The crash in Simpang Renggam yesterday involved multiple vehicles and claimed five lives, including four members of a single family.

المصدر: Malay Mail