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Motorcyclist taken to hospital unconscious after accident in Bedok South

The police said they were alerted to an accident involving a lorry and motorcycle along Bedok South Road towards Bedok North Avenue 1 at about 9.10pm on Feb 21.
The police said they were alerted to an accident involving a lorry and motorcycle along Bedok South Road towards Bedok North Avenue 1 at about 9.10pm on Feb 21.

Pedestrian taken to hospital after accident with motorcycle in Orchard Road

The motorcyclist is assisting the police with investigations.
The motorcyclist is assisting the police with investigations.

Phuket to tighten control of motorcycle rental, crack down on reckless riding by foreign tourists

Amendments to Thailand's Motor Vehicle Act concerning rental services are expected to be enacted in 2026.
Amendments to Thailand's Motor Vehicle Act concerning rental services are expected to be enacted in 2026.

Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles

The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice authorities refused to issue licences.
The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice authorities refused to issue licences.

S’pore to fully switch to new ERP system from Jan 1, 2027; Bill to make on-board unit compulsory

Vehicle owners who have not installed the OBU will get a final reminder from LTA from Feb 15, 2026, and be given three months to do so for free.
Vehicle owners who have not installed the OBU will get a final reminder from LTA from Feb 15, 2026, and be given three months to do so for free.

Ho Chi Minh City to allow electric motorbike battery-swopping on pavements

Ho Chi Minh City will allow the installation of electric motorbike battery-swopping facilities on sidewalks starting January.
Ho Chi Minh City will allow the installation of electric motorbike battery-swopping facilities on sidewalks starting January.

S’porean woman, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer in JB

The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.
The pair were riding towards Johor Bahru city centre when the accident occurred near the 2.8km mark of Malaysia’s North-South Expressway.

Cat A COE premium climbs 7.3% to $109,501; Cat B rate up 2.1%

The price of an Open category certificate dipped nearly 1 per cent.
The price of an Open category certificate dipped nearly 1 per cent.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after collision with car in Bukit Panjang

The impact sends the motorcyclist flying before landing several metres away.
The impact sends the motorcyclist flying before landing several metres away.

Cat A COE rate drops 6.8% to $102,009 in first exercise of 2026; Cat B price rises 3.5%

While the premium for a Category A COE in Singapore decreased from December 2025, the price of a Category B certificate increased.
While the premium for a Category A COE in Singapore decreased from December 2025, the price of a Category B certificate increased.

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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.