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Road safety

‘No more suffering for her’: Woman who had brain injuries in 2016 PMD accident dies 10 years later

Ang Liu Kiow at home with her husband, Leong Loon Wah, in July 2018.
Ang Liu Kiow at home with her husband, Leong Loon Wah, in July 2018.

Forum: Legislative framework for safe deployment of autonomous vehicles on roads being studied

Pedestrian dies after accident with car in Geylang; driver arrested

The 46-year-old male driver was arrested by the police for “driving without due care and attention causing death”.
The 46-year-old male driver was arrested by the police for “driving without due care and attention causing death”.

As US relaxes tariffs, a China child car seat maker sees opportunity

Baby car seats made by Chinese company Welldon draw visitors at a trade fair in Cologne, Germany, in Sept 2026.
Baby car seats made by Chinese company Welldon draw visitors at a trade fair in Cologne, Germany, in Sept 2026.

Two people taken to hospital after van flips onto its side in Cairnhill Circle accident with car

The accident involved a car and a van in Cairnhill Circle, at a slip road leading to the CTE towards the SLE.
The accident involved a car and a van in Cairnhill Circle, at a slip road leading to the CTE towards the SLE.

China proposes stricter car design, testing rules, including ban on fully hidden door handles

From Jan 1, 2027, carmakers seeking approval for new models in China must submit more technical details on innovative designs and testing.
From Jan 1, 2027, carmakers seeking approval for new models in China must submit more technical details on innovative designs and testing.

Nearly half a million summonses issued to foreign drivers in Malaysia since 2024

Officials said employers who hire foreign drivers must be responsible for ensuring their qualifications.
Officials said employers who hire foreign drivers must be responsible for ensuring their qualifications.

4 heavy vehicle drivers to be charged over speeding offences

The Traffic Police stressed that they will not tolerate speeding, especially by those driving heavy vehicles.
The Traffic Police stressed that they will not tolerate speeding, especially by those driving heavy vehicles.

Trapped minibus driver rescued after accident in Bedok

One person was found trapped in the driver’s seat of a bus and was rescued using hydraulic rescue tools.
One person was found trapped in the driver’s seat of a bus and was rescued using hydraulic rescue tools.

Forum: Red Cross supports call to include first-aid training for learner drivers

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