Malaysian insurance law is fundamentally designed to protect third-party victims, not errant drivers
April 02, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR: Victims of road accidents involving drunk or drug-impaired drivers in Malaysia are still entitled to compensation, despite widespread misconceptions that such claims are automatically void, legal experts said. Lawyer Datuk Shanmugam Ganesan told the New Straits Times that Malaysian insurance …
Chinese chef escape the death penalty
March 17, 2026
A Chinese chef who admitted to possessing methamphetamine escaped the death penalty but was sentenced to 10 years in prison. (Muar, 16th) A 37-year-old Chinese chef pleaded guilty today to possession of 110.02 grams of methamphetamine (ice) under an alternative charge and …
French national and two Malaysians acquitted
March 17, 2026
High Court in Alor Setar acquits a French national and two Malaysians of drug trafficking and possession due to lack of prima facie evidence. …