Focus

Over 1,000 road crashes recorded on 5th day of Op Selamat

23 Jan 2023 10:21pm
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mat Kasim Karim said it involved 1,724 vehicles, with cars recording the highest number of cases at 1,310. - pic from 123RF
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mat Kasim Karim said it involved 1,724 vehicles, with cars recording the highest number of cases at 1,310. - pic from 123RF
KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 1,445 road crashes were recorded across the country on the fifth day of ‘Op Selamat 19’ yesterday.

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mat Kasim Karim said it involved 1,724 vehicles, with cars recording the highest number of cases at 1,310.

This was followed by four-wheel drives with 230 cases, motorbikes (144), lorries (17), buses (11), vans (nine), taxis (two) and ambulances (one).

Meanwhile, he said the police were stepping up efforts to minimise the accident rate and increase the prevention of burglaries throughout the festive season.

"The initiatives implemented are crash prevention measures, emphasising on road safety, as well as educating users to practice safe driving and to comply with traffic laws," he said in a statement tonight.
Related Articles:


Op Selamat 19 is being carried out from Jan 18-27 across the country in conjunction with the Chinese New Year festive period. - Bernama

police
Op Selamat
crash
chinese new year
More Like This
In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Anwar explained the government’s new strategy to reduce overseas travel expenses was to invite companies such as Petronas, Proton, and others to participate. - Photo credit: Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook
In Dewan Rakyat yesterday, Anwar explained the government’s new strategy to reduce overseas travel expenses was to invite companies such as Petronas, Proton, and others to participate. - Photo credit: Anwar Ibrahim/Facebook
National Govt saves nearly RM1 million in Anwar's flight cost for visits to five countries - Fahmi
The government still covered the cost for Anwar’s delegation.
Abang Adik has garnered recognition at prestigious events such as the 37th Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland and the First Film Festival in China. - File photo
Abang Adik has garnered recognition at prestigious events such as the 37th Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland and the First Film Festival in China. - File photo
National Abang Adik wins best film award in Los Angeles
The film’s lead actor, Wu Kang-ren, delivered a standout performance as Abang, earning him the Best Actor Award in the Feature Snow Leopard category.
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Bernama FILE PIX
Photo for illustrative purposes only. Bernama FILE PIX
National Police collect over RM1 million in discounted summonses on first day of 2TM programme
The sum was from payments received from 2,750 visitors who showed up to take up the 60 per cent discount offer by the police.
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
National Selangor govt yet to receive feedback on progress of Faisal Halim's case
They are still awaiting information for dissemination after an emergency motion to condemn the extreme and violent action against the sportsman was unanimously approved at the previous session.