Transport minister Anthony Loke has said Malaysia does not need a diat (compensation or “blood money”) system as there are sufficient laws covering road accidents, The Star reports.
In a parliamentary written reply, Loke said the existing laws already serve justice, serve as a deterrence and provide offenders with opportunities for rehabilitation, all while respecting human rights.
“The legal action applicable against individuals who drive recklessly or dangerously, resulting in death, are outlined in Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987, which was amended in 2020. This section prescribes imprisonment for a term of not less than five years and not more than 10 years, and a fine of not less than RM20,000 and not more than RM50,000, upon conviction,” Loke wrote.
“For the second or subsequent conviction, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than 10 years and not more than 15 years, and a fine of not less than RM50,000 and not more than RM100,000,” he continued.
Loke’s comments came after Datuk Mumtaz Md Nawi (PN-Tumpat) asked if the government planned to introduce diat, an Islamic law practice, as an option for the family members of accident victims. He added that the transport ministry will continuously review the relevant laws under the Road Transport Act 1987, the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 as well as the Land Public Transport Act 2010 to ensure they provide safety for all road users and remain relevant in general.
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Should have harsher punnishment for drunk driver. Drunks get off easily in this country.
Enough laws meh? Kena langgar from behind by bikes but cannot claim their insurance, sarjan asked to claim own insurance and move on.
maybe we all should sell cars and only ride bikes
Sarjan lazy and don’t want to do paperwork. Of course bike salah la…if hit by bike from behind. Here, the bikes are the lawless of the road.
mana ada fair, rempit motor langgar people, the victim cannot claim insurance, the one langgar can even sue the victim in court lagi
Attempt to seep barbaric practices to our everyday life.
If u dont really understand the deep details, dont comment. If diat is barbaric to you then so is the current law. Only difference is gomen got the payment.
U just making a fool out of yourself.
If you understand so much, why don’t you explain why you want it so much?
Why don’t you also let us know which countries adopting this practice?
simpan sikit bodoh tu
Klu hg tak bodoh, takdelah hg jadi B40.
Diat is giving compensation to the victims and/or his family. Loke says the current law is sufficient.
Tell me, which law give compensation to the victim or family after an accident? Basic insurance only repairs the damaged vehicle, but what about the person?
Ever seen video people jumping in front of moving car to fake an accident? Yes. That’s in the communist country practicing blood money. You want that culture to come in here?