In his debate speech, Zahari pointed out that minister Anthony Loke had, in March, mooted making drunk drivers involved in crashes pay compensation to victims, in addition to serving a jail sentence.
“Unfortunately, I do not understand why this proposal was not tabled or stated in this bill during this sitting of the house, and why there was no mention at all of the provisions I referred to earlier,” he said.
Zahari (above) added that statistically, drink driving incidents have been on the rise, with 31 cases recorded last year, compared to 27 in 2024 and 13 the year before, while some 238 road users were charged for drink driving between January and March this year.
Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah tabled the Prison (Amendment) Bill 2026 for its first reading today.
Among other changes, the bill proposes a new section 46OA, which would allow the commissioner-general to order the installation of electronic monitoring devices on prisoners released on licence or parole.
Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar Nasarah The bill, published on the Parliament website, also stipulates penalties for tampering with, destroying, or damaging the device, including a jail term of up to three years and liability for compensation covering any damage to or loss of the device.
Additionally, the bill proposes a new section 66A to empower the commissioner-general with the ability to appoint volunteers to assist prison officers in carrying out rehabilitation programmes.
The government recognised lorry driver Wong Tuck Meng for helping prevent a serious accident involving an express bus near the Menora Tunnel in Perak. He was presented with a certificate and RM10,000.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the award, sponsored by the Malaysian Road Safety Council, was in recognition of Wong’s role in safeguarding the lives of 21 passengers during the June 15 incident.
Screenshot of the incident Loke, during a ceremony at Parliament, lauded Wong’s courage and presence of mind. The minister explained that the bus, travelling from Kedah to Kuala Lumpur, experienced mechanical trouble and lost control while descending a stretch of road near the tunnel.
Wong kept his composure after the bus struck the back of his lorry. He manoeuvred his vehicle in a way that helped reduce the bus’ speed and guided both vehicles to the roadside barrier before bringing them to a halt. - Mkini
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