Transport Minister Anthony Loke states the government will not introduce the death penalty for serious traffic offences, including driving under the influence (DUI). He cites the existing Penal Code and emphasizes strengthening victim protection through compensation for victims' families.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government does not need to introduce capital punishment in traffic laws as the Penal Code , which provides for the death penalty, already covers cases that result in death for offenders who drive under the influence.
— Picture by Sayuti Zainudinand enjoy FREE RM10 & when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with min. cash of RM100 today! T&Cs apply.KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — The government does not need to introduce the death penalty for serious offences under the Road Transport Act 1987, including cases involving driving under the influence , Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today. He said in the most severe DUI cases, offenders can still be charged under the Penal Code, including Section 302 for murder where applicable, making an additional death penalty provision unnecessary,“As far as the government is concerned, we have already stopped mandatory death penalties,” he told reporters after a road safety programme at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology here.Instead of pushing for capital punishment, Loke said the focus is on strengthening victim protection through amendments to the law, including provisions requiring convicted offenders to pay compensation to victims’ families. “What we are amending is to ensure that if offenders are found guilty, then besides a jail sentence and a fine, they are also liable to provide compensation to the victims’ families. “This is because the current avenue for victims’ families is through civil action, where the process is tedious, costly, and can take a very long time,” he was quoted as saying. Loke said the proposed amendments are expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat in June, with the Road Transport Department and the Land Public Transport Agency currently working with the Attorney General’s Chambers on drafting the changes. He added that the ministry is also reviewing wider reforms to curb drink-driving cases following a fatal accident in Klang last month involving a motorcyclist and a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
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