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Drink driving

Man arrested for drink driving after accident in Clarke Quay

The police said they were alerted to the accident at 2am on May 1.
The police said they were alerted to the accident at 2am on May 1.

Military officer in Malaysia charged with murder over fatal drink driving crash

Captain Jad Faid Arhan allegedly killed a Bangladeshi content creator in a car accident on April 23, 2026.
Captain Jad Faid Arhan allegedly killed a Bangladeshi content creator in a car accident on April 23, 2026.

Military officer arrested over fatal crash in Malaysia, suspected of drink driving

A breathalyser test found the driver had exceeded the permitted alcohol limit.
A breathalyser test found the driver had exceeded the permitted alcohol limit.

3 alleged drink drivers charged after other road users were hurt in traffic accidents

Singaporeans Koh Eng Heng, Ashvini Ezhavarasan and Jovan Lim Jun Jie were each charged with drink-driving and causing hurt to others by driving without due care and attention.
Singaporeans Koh Eng Heng, Ashvini Ezhavarasan and Jovan Lim Jun Jie were each charged with drink-driving and causing hurt to others by driving without due care and attention.

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.

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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.