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news Scmp World 2026-04-13

Malaysia rejects death penalty for drunk driving, proposing victim compensation

Malaysia's Transport Minister stated that mandatory death penalties for drunk driving are unnecessary. He affirmed that existing laws, including those for murder, are sufficient to handle serious road safety offenses.

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