An 18-year-old, Thomas Ch’ng Kai Heng, was killed instantly in a drunk driving accident in Penang. The Vietnamese driver involved was found to be significantly over the legal alcohol limit. This tragic incident underscores the ongoing concern about drunk driving in Malaysia.
An 18-year-old graduate of Heng Ee High School, Thomas Ch’ng Kai Heng, was tragically killed instantly when a Vietnamese woman, suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, struck him and his friends with her Honda sedan in Penang . Ch’ng, who had just completed his SPM examinations and was awaiting his results, was walking home after a meal when the accident occurred. While the Honda hit three pedestrians, Ch’ng, who was walking at the rear, sustained the fatal impact.
One of his friends escaped unharmed, while the other suffered minor injuries.In a desperate attempt to flee the scene, the intoxicated driver struck another pedestrian. This latest alcohol-related incident adds to the ongoing concern about drunk driving cases in Malaysia, although statistics indicate it remains among the lowest causes of traffic accidents nationwide. Subsequent blood tests confirmed the suspicions of witnesses, revealing that the Vietnamese driver was significantly above the legal alcohol limit.For Ch’ng’s family, the technical details are of little comfort. Their youngest son, killed just steps from the safety of his home, has become another statistic in Malaysia’s ongoing struggle with drunk driving. The day dawned with the most agonizing task imaginable for a parent as Ch’ng’s father made his way to Penang General Hospital’s morgue. His son’s promising life, cut short on a routine walk home, has now fueled public calls for change. Malaysia has strict laws against drunk driving, imposing heavy fines, license suspension, and even potential jail time for offenders. Think twice before getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol
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