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Driver Flees After Reckless Joyride Through Checkpoint

2/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A Singapore-registered vehicle drove against traffic at the Sultan Iskandar Building checkpoint in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on January 10 around 1:33 AM.
Dashcam footage shows Malaysian police attempting to stop the car, with one officer drawing a firearm.
Another officer struck the vehicle with a traffic cone.
The driver escaped the scene, and Malaysian police have not confirmed whether the driver was apprehended.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, Malaysia enacted the Road Transport Act to enhance traffic regulations amid over 6,000 annual road fatalities. The Sultan Iskandar Building checkpoint, operational since 2008, exemplifies ongoing enforcement challenges, as police recently struggled to manage a vehicle driving against traffic. These incidents underscore persistent road safety issues and the need for reforms in Malaysia's traffic management system.

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Story summary

A Singapore-registered vehicle drove against traffic at the Sultan Iskandar Building checkpoint in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on January 10 around 1:33 AM.
Dashcam footage shows Malaysian police attempting to stop the car, with one officer drawing a firearm.
Another officer struck the vehicle with a traffic cone.
The driver escaped the scene, and Malaysian police have not confirmed whether the driver was apprehended.

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