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Increase penalties for impaired driving
PlannedThe existing higher penalties took effect in 2020. In October 2026 the Transport Ministry said it was preparing a separate amendment to let courts order compensation as an additional penalty.
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What the manifesto says
Offer 68 calls for heavier penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Statutory penalties provide a before-and-after comparison.
Evidence sources
- Dewan Negara · Start date of the 2020 penalties
- Dewan Rakyat · Proposed additional penalty, 15 October 2026 ·
- Dewan Rakyat · Transport Ministry on impaired-driving penalties, 27 January 2026, question 80 ·
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