In addition to being crowned the King of the Road, the Perodua Myvi has also been reported as the model most involved in road accidents throughout 2024, according to NST newspaper.
The coordinator of the Malaysian Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTAREC), Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, stated that records from the insurance industry show that there were a total of 24,628 claims made last year involving the B-segment hatchback.
The second place was held by the Proton Saga with a total of 16,159 claims, followed by the Honda City (13,388), Toyota Vios (13,007), and Perodua Bezza (12,437).
Meanwhile, the Yamaha 135LC tops the list as the motorcycle model most frequently involved in accidents with nearly 3,000 cases, followed by the Yamaha Y15ZR (2,154).
She explained that both motorcycle models accounted for 30 percent of the total number of motorcycle accidents last year.
The country recorded a total of 266,716 accidents last year, with the highest percentage contributed by cars, accounting for 229,739 cases, followed by commercial vehicles with 22,828 cases, and motorcycles with 15,149 cases.
This isn’t the first time news of accidents involving Xiaomi’s electric sedan has been reported.
If you recall, last year a Xiaomi SU7 Max was reported to have skidded off the track due to an unsuitable braking system.
According to Xiaomi, the electric sedan is not designed for serious driving on the circuit.
So what about the fast sedan, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra?
According to Xiaomi, the SU7 Ultra, with specifications of 1,526 hp and a price tag of RMB 529,900 (approximately RM 324,000), is confirmed to be suitable for track use.
However, just a few days after the first small batch of SU7 Ultra vehicles was distributed to owners, one of them was reported to have skidded on the racetrack.
In a video that surfaced on the social media platform Weibo, the sedan was seen traveling at over 120 km/h on a straight section of the track.
However, the driver of the vehicle braked too late, causing the SU7 Ultra to skid off and collide with a barrier made of tires.
As a result, the hood, front bumper, fender, and headlight unit were severely damaged. Fortunately, the airbag deployed correctly, ensuring the driver remained safe.
According to Lei Jun, the founder and CEO of Xiaomi Auto, SU7 Ultra owners need to focus entirely on safety and are advised to undergo formal training before entering the track.
Despite the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra boasting a power output of up to 1,526 hp and 1,770 Nm of torque, those figures are limited to 900 hp with a maximum speed of 140 km/h for the initial 300 km driving range.
At full power, the SU7 Ultra can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds before reaching a top speed of 359 km/h.
The action of a man who filed a police report claiming that the car he was driving lost control at KM 14.7 Genting Highlands has proven ineffective as a video of his reckless driving recently went viral on social media.
In a statement issued by the Bentong District Police Headquarters, the 27-year-old man made the police report at the Goh Tong Jaya Police Station, Hulu Selangor, at 11:05 AM on February 23, 2025 (Sunday).
The police also became aware of a 12-second video circulating on social media that shows the same car being driven recklessly, which led to it losing control.
The driver has been contacted again by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Unit of Bentong District Police Headquarters to provide a statement.
This case is being investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The Chief of Bentong Police, Supt. Zaiham Mohd Kahar, has also urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
An exceptional accounting student was killed in an accident involving six vehicles on the Hulu Langat – Ampang road on Sunday.
According to the District Police Chief of Kajang, Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof, the accident, which involved four motorcycles and two cars, occurred at 4:45 PM.
At the time of the incident, four motorcycles were carrying six individuals, including two passengers, while a car was travelling from Hulu Langat towards Ampang.
“A Perodua Alza coming from the direction of Ampang veered into the opposite lane and collided with all five vehicles, causing one of the motorcyclists to be thrown off and fall by the roadside.
“As a result of the accident, a 20-year-old man riding a motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Five other motorcyclists and passengers were injured and taken to Ampang Hospital for treatment,” he stated.
He added that the drivers of both cars were uninjured. All individuals involved in the accident were aged between 17 and 38.
“At present, we are conducting further investigations into how the Perodua Alza ended up in the opposite lane.
“The vehicles involved will be sent for inspection at the PUSPAKOM and the Department of Chemistry for further investigation,” he said.
Naazron noted that the driver of the Perodua Alza, a 27-year-old man, has been detained and will be remanded today, with the case being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
“Members of the public who have information regarding the incident can contact the investigating officer, Inspector Narolhisyam Endi, at 019-5897115,” he added.
For the information of readers, the late Aysar Zahran bin Saiful Alimin, who tragically lost his life in this accident, was a former student of the Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Selangor (SEMASHUR).
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Imagine your car comes to a stop at a traffic light. And then, suddenly, you hear a loud bang from behind, and at the same time, you are thrown forward but thank God, you have your seatbelt fastened.
It turns out that your car has been rear-ended by another car. What should you do in this situation? Here are some tips that you may find useful.
First and foremost, do not panic and stay calm. Take a breath and check if you or your passengers have sustained any injuries.
Drive your car to the roadside to avoid traffic congestion. Make sure it is safe to stop.
If the car that hit you also pulls over to the side of the road, take out your smartphone and get out from your car.
Do not carry any objects that could be considered as weapons because you could be accused of attempting to attack and cause harm to others and public property.
Take photos of the registration number and road tax of the car that hit you earlier.
If the driver of that car gets out of their vehicle, avoid any provocation or using harsh words that could lead to an argument.
Ask for the driver’s permission to see and take photos of their identification card or driver’s license. Also, get contact details such as a phone number or email address.
If the driver does not admit fault, do not force them to do so or ask for any payments from them.
Inform them that in most cases, the driver of the car that hits someone from behind is to blame in a rear-end collision.
If they admit fault, ask them to cover the cost of repairing your car. But do not ask for money from them. Invite them to the workshop to assess the damage to your car.
If they insist on not admitting fault and not wanting to cover the cost of repairing your car, go to the police station to make a report.
Take the report to any Road Transport Department (JPJ) branch to perform a vehicle search to find out the insurance company of the car that hit you.
Go to the insurance company’s panel workshop and ask them to make a third-party claim to repair the damage to your car.
One study found that about 30 percent of senior citizens aged 60 and above are still actively driving and potentially increasing the country’s road accident rate.
The study was conducted by the Road Safety Research Center, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in June last year. The majority of senior drivers were found to be driving alone with a frequency of at least once or twice a week, according to the study.
Head of the Road Safety Research Center, Faculty of Engineering UPM, Associate Professor Dr. Law Teik Hua, said that with increasing age, their risk of becoming victims or causes of accidents is higher.
“Based on our study focusing on the Peninsula by interviewing respondents in small towns and cities, it shows that many accidents occur outside urban areas. In urban areas, accidents may be slightly less common among senior drivers, unless in specific locations such as Kampung Pandan and Cheras where some are still driving.
Rural area situations
However, Teik Hua mentioned that in small towns or rural areas, most senior citizens are still actively driving, with some of them making journeys at least once a day back and forth.
“In small towns and rural areas, we found that at least 30 percent of senior citizens are still actively driving, with most of them using motorcycles. There are many factors that encourage them to keep driving, and one of them is psychology, as some feel capable of driving.
“This is related to their ego even though they are aware of their advanced age and face various physical constraints, such as slow movements, blurred vision especially at night or during rain, impaired hearing, and declining health compared to before.
“Therefore, with a high percentage of senior citizens still driving, it is not surprising that this group is involved in many accidents. Moreover, many senior citizens are also categorized as persons with disabilities (PWD), making them more prone to accidents,” he said.
Solution from the authorities?
Furthermore, although many accidents involving senior citizens are a reality, they are not reported due to sympathy and reluctance to prolong cases. Moreover, he said, many accident cases also involve senior citizens that lead to fatalities, yet there is no truly proactive measure to address the issue.
As of now, there has been no government policy that is truly serious in addressing issues involving elderly drivers, and more worrisome, we are currently heading towards an aging nation. Commenting on whether the government should tighten the application or renewal of licenses for elderly drivers, Teik Hua said that it can only be done if the government is prepared with special alternative transportation facilities for senior drivers.
We at Engear have previously written last year urging the government and authorities to consider requiring the elderly to undergo regular health check-ups before renewing their driver’s licenses.
Furthermore, in September 2021, the Director of Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department of the Royal Malaysian Police at that time, Datuk Azisman Alias, suggested that special conditions be imposed on driving license holders among the elderly before they are allowed to renew their documents.
He said that proposing to introduce such special conditions is for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the elderly themselves and other road users. This is because, according to him, the state of physical health is also one of the factors in accidents, with diseases such as Alzheimer’s and vision problems being faced by the elderly.
“We can see cases of driving against traffic becoming a trend, including cases involving elderly individuals aged 60 and above. This indirectly can lead to accidents on the road,” said Azisman. However, of course, this matter cannot be implemented suddenly. It needs to be supported by aspects such as good public transportation.
Road infrastructure also needs to be in good condition to allow the elderly to walk towards the nearest bus/LRT station, for example. In our opinion, it is still far for Malaysia to reach this level, but gradual steps can be taken. And it needs to start now. If not now, then when?
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