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The Transport Ministry has yet to decide on whether to limit motorcyclists to the left lanes.

Jan 14, 2019

The Transport Ministry has yet to decide on whether to limit motorcyclists to the left lanes.

The proposal is aimed at reducing motorcycle fatalities, especially targeting those riding small bikes. 

Minister Anthony Loke said while he welcomed suggestions, it's important to ensure all govt measures can be enforced effectively. 

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Sixty percent of over 6,700 traffic accident cases last year, involved motorcyclists and pillion riders. 
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The IGP has met with China's authorities, in the ongoing search for Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the 1MDB scandal. 

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However, there's still no trace of the fugitive businessman, who has evaded the police for several months. 
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The Manpower Department is investigating a viral clip showing an officer in Kota Bharu kicking the motorcycle of a student during its enrolment session on the weekend. 

The officer has been put on a week's leave amid investigations. 
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An 8-year-old boy in Penang died after a container he was playing in, caught on fire yesterday. 

He was reportedly playing with a lighter and accidentaly set fire to a sofa that was in the container.
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Kedah police have arrested a man who threatened to hurt his family members with a knife, after his mother asked him for money. 
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PKR Balik Pulau division chief Muhammad Bakthiar Wan Chik has been appointed acting Penang PKR chairman, replacing Nurul Izzah Anwar who rejected the position last month. 
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