Zahid calls for Cabinet paper on motorcycle safety

Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the Transport Ministry and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) will create a Cabinet paper focusing on motorcycle safety. He urged the Transport Ministry and Miros to collaborate on a joint paper outlining a coordinated national approach to implement safety measures for motorcycles, along with priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

Addressing the Conference on Asia Road Safety (CARS) 2026, Zahid highlighted the need for an integrated national road safety intelligence platform to integrate data systems among relevant agencies and enhance coordination. He emphasized that the government, industry, schools, and communities must unite to cultivate a national road safety culture. Zahid stressed that awareness alone is not enough to alter risky behavior.

To achieve the government's goal of cutting road fatalities by 50% by 2030, Zahid stressed the importance of strengthening coordination and maintaining road safety efforts. He pointed out that motorcyclists constitute the highest percentage of road fatalities in Malaysia, which underscores the necessity for safer roads, improved infrastructure, and effective policies.

While he acknowledged the significance of personal responsibility, Zahid stressed that achieving road safety requires cooperation from both riders and authorities.