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Drink driving

Jail, fine for man who injured cyclist while drink driving in 2022, reoffended in 2024

Heng Zeng An was sentenced to nine weeks and four days’ jail on April 20. He was also fined $5,000.
Heng Zeng An was sentenced to nine weeks and four days’ jail on April 20. He was also fined $5,000.

Motorist accused of beating red light in crash allegedly had over 2 times alcohol limit in breath

On April 16, Lee Si Min, 26, was charged with one count each of drink driving and driving in a dangerous manner.
On April 16, Lee Si Min, 26, was charged with one count each of drink driving and driving in a dangerous manner.

Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence

Britney Spears is due for a court appearance on May 4.
Britney Spears is due for a court appearance on May 4.

Malaysians are again up in arms over drink-driving. But this time, it’s for a different reason

A 28-year-old was charged with murder on April 1 after hitting a 33-year-old man  with his car on March 29.
A 28-year-old was charged with murder on April 1 after hitting a 33-year-old man  with his car on March 29.

Drink driver whose car struck cyclist in 2022 drove after consuming alcohol again in 2024

Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.
Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.

Tiger Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods being driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.
Tiger Woods being driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.

Drunk driver in viral fatal Klang crash charged with murder

Saktygaanapathy Ravichandran was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for causing the death of motorcyclist Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33.
Saktygaanapathy Ravichandran was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for causing the death of motorcyclist Amirul Hafiz Omar, 33.

Tiger Woods blames distracted driving for crash, police affidavit shows

Tiger Woods is driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.
Tiger Woods is driven from the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence after a car crash on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida.

Japan to add numeric standards to clarify ‘dangerous driving’

The proposed revision to the driving law defines high speed as travelling at least 50kmh over the speed limit on ordinary roads.
The proposed revision to the driving law defines high speed as travelling at least 50kmh over the speed limit on ordinary roads.

Tiger Woods out on bail after arrest on suspicion of DUI following car crash

A photo circulating online (left) that is said the show the accident scene in Florida involving former world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods.
A photo circulating online (left) that is said the show the accident scene in Florida involving former world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.