Don’t neglect welfare of drunk driving victims’ kin, Putrajaya told | Malay Mail

Friday, 24 Jul 2020 09:56 PM MYT

A man takes a breathalyser test at a police roadblock on Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur May 30, 2020. — Picture by Hari Anggara KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — The government has been urged not to rush into amending the Road Transport Act 1987 on drink-driving, which should be done comprehensively, especially involving the welfare of the victim's family.

National Council of Professors Political, Security and International Cluster secretary Prof Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Sidek said the welfare of the victim's family should be a priority in the amendment.“This is more important but there is no provision for it . We want to punish, but what about the welfare of the victims and their family?” he said.programme produced by Bernama TV and streamed live on its Facebook page today.

On July 15, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the proposed amendments, which include longer jail time, higher fines and a longer licence suspension period in cases involving drunk drivers, are expected to be tabled at the current Parliament session. — Bernama

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