E-hailing driver claims trial to driving under influence of drugs, causing Maldivian student’s death on LDP

An e-hailing driver, Muhamad Syafiq Ibrahim, 37, has been charged with causing the death of a 22-year-old Maldivian student, Aamina Imeely Nazim, while under the influence of methamphetamine. The accident occurred on the Damansara-Puchong Highway near Puchong Selatan toll plaza on October 4 at 8.40pm. Syafiq pleaded not guilty to charges under Section 44(1)(a) and Section 44(1A)(a) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carry sentences ranging from 10 to 15 years and fines of RM50,000 to RM100,000.

He also pleaded not guilty to a third charge under Section 43(1) of the same act, which carries a fine of RM5,000 to RM10,000 and up to 12 months in jail. Syafiq was remanded in custody for four days before being granted bail of RM3,000 for each charge, totaling RM9,000 with one surety. The court fixed Dec 8 for the next mention.

Subang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat stated that the crash happened when the Ativa struck another car at the toll plaza's RFID lane, causing the vehicle to spin and overturn. A second passenger, Aishath Sara Nizam, 22, was trapped and died at the scene, while another passenger suffered minor injuries.