The government, politicians and experts have been weighing in on the matter of drunk driving.
The Transport Ministry responded by reiterating the government’s zero tolerance approach to driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
It also says a study will be conducted into amending the law, to require drunk drivers to pay compensation to their victim’s families in the event of a fatality.
Meanwhile, the Malaysian Society of Occupational Safety and Health is calling for cars to be equipped with technology to detect and prevent drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel.
It says such advancements already exist, and urged authorities and the automotive sector to push harder to make the tech compulsory.
Politicians from both sides of the divide are also calling for harsher penalties against drunk drivers who cause fatalities.
Their proposals ranged from caning to longer mandatory jail terms and even the death penalty…since it involves the loss of innocent lives.
It comes after a driver in his 20’s was remanded for four days for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and causing the death of a motorcyclist in Klang over the weekend.
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In other news…
The Education Ministry says students’ learning will not be disrupted if schools have to switch to online lessons due to the hot weather…since this is something that teachers are already prepared for.
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The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry is prepared to carry out cloud seeding, to mitigate the impact of the hot spell affecting several states nationwide.
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This, as nine areas across Perlis, Kedah and Sarawak are currently under the Met Department’s Level One heat advisory.
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The National Unity Ministry says it is drafting guidelines to prevent MP’s from touching on issues of race, religion and royalty during Parliamentary debates.
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And, the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association is asking the government for an up to 3000 liter per month diesel subsidy for tour buses and vans as operators struggle to cope with rising fuel prices.
