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Malay Mail
24-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Bikers' reckless ride on Penang bridge caught on camera, police launch probe
NIBONG TEBAL, June 24 — Police are reportedly investigating a group of high-powered motorcycle riders who allegedly used a lane reserved for cars and lorries on Penang's Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge last Friday. According to Astro Awani, Seberang Perai Selatan district police chief Superintendent Jay January Siowou yesterday said the incident occurred at around 4.35pm at KM0.4 of the bridge. 'This case will be investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act for the offence of reckless driving and endangering the safety of others,' he was quoted as saying. He reportedly added that preliminary investigations suggest the bikers were travelling from Batu Kawan towards Batu Maung, 'The police would like to stress that the safety of all road users is a shared responsibility,' he reportedly said. A 33-second video showing the group riding in a lane designated for cars and lorries was widely circulated on social media, with users criticising them for endangering other road users.
Malay Mail
22-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Police detain Proton X50 driver for using motorcycle lane on Penang bridge
NIBONG TEBAL, June 22 — Police have detained an elderly woman for driving a car in the motorcycle lane on the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge (JSAHMS) here yesterday. Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) Police Chief Supt Jay January Siowou said preliminary police investigations found that the incident occurred at Kilometre 8.6 of JSAHMS from Batu Kawan heading towards Batu Maung, at around 1.30pm. 'Acting on information, the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the SPS District Police Headquarters (IPD) managed to identify the 70-year-old female driver and brought her to the SPS IPD for further action. 'The police have also opened an investigation paper for driving in a prohibited lane, and further investigation is underway,' he said in a statement today. Members of the public with additional information on the incident are urged to contact the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division of the SPS IPD at 04-5858222 to assist with the investigation. Earlier, a six-second video went viral on social media showing the woman driving a Proton X50 in the motorcycle lane on the bridge. — Bernama
