Drunk, drug-impaired drivers may be required to compensate victims

Key takeaways

Malaysia's Transport Ministry proposes requiring drunk or drug-impaired drivers to compensate victims or their families as an additional punishment.

• Amendments to the Road Transport Act would mandate compensation for victims of drunk or drug-impaired driving.
• Compensation would be in addition to fines and imprisonment, covering cases of death, injury, or disability.
• The ministry is exploring ways to ensure victims receive compensation even if offenders cannot pay.

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