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Drivers Sentenced for Endangering 27 Passengers in Viral Incident

4/17/2026

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Arif Fahmi Abd Salam, 36, and Nur Adila Najwa Ilham Ameerrullah, 21, were sentenced by Jasin Magistrate’s Court for dangerous driving.
A viral video showed driving that endangered 27 passengers and sparked outrage.
Salam was sentenced to 12 months in jail and a RM5,000 fine.
Ilham Ameerrullah faced an additional fine for abusive language toward a passenger.
Both defendants were disqualified from holding a driving license for five years.

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Story summary

Arif Fahmi Abd Salam, 36, and Nur Adila Najwa Ilham Ameerrullah, 21, were sentenced by Jasin Magistrate’s Court for dangerous driving.
A viral video showed driving that endangered 27 passengers and sparked outrage.
Salam was sentenced to 12 months in jail and a RM5,000 fine.
Ilham Ameerrullah faced an additional fine for abusive language toward a passenger.
Both defendants were disqualified from holding a driving license for five years.