Anthony Loke: Fatal Crashes Involving Drunk Drivers Since 2022 Account for Less Than 0.5% of Total Cases

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

Accidents involving drunk driving make up only a small percentage of all traffic collisions in Malaysia, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Speaking in Parliament yesterday (31 October), Loke cited official government data showing that only 14 fatal accidents due to drunk driving were recorded in 2022, equivalent to 0.23% of the 6,080 fatal road accidents that year.

The number decreased to 13 cases (0.2%) out of 6,473 fatal accidents in 2023, while 2024 saw 12 cases (0.19%) from a total of 6,464 road deaths.

This year, the figure is even lower

Responding to a question from Wan Razali Wan Nor (PN–Kuantan) via a written reply, Loke said legal action under the Road Transport Act 1987 will continue to be taken against offenders.

He also assured that the government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), is actively implementing road safety awareness and advocacy campaigns nationwide.

Various initiatives, including the SAFER Awareness Campaign and announcements through mass media and social media, have been carried out, with more than 600 awareness programmes organised to date.

What do you think of this?

Also read: “Your brother, your problem” – Vietnamese Driver Who Killed 18yo Penang Student Allegedly Won’t Take Responsibility