Zahid calls for cabinet paper on motorcycle safety
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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the Transport Ministry and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) will develop a cabinet paper on motorcycle safety. In his address at the Conference on Asia Road Safety (CARS) 2026, Zahid emphasized the need for a coordinated national approach to enhance motorcycle safety measures.
He urged the Transport Ministry, along with Miros, to draft a joint cabinet paper outlining clear priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Zahid also proposed the establishment of an integrated national road safety intelligence platform to streamline data systems across relevant agencies and improve coordination. He stressed that the government, industry, schools, and communities must collaborate to cultivate a national culture of road safety, stating that awareness alone is insufficient to change risky behavior.
Malaysia must bolster coordination and maintain road safety efforts to reach its goal of reducing road fatalities by 50% by 2030. Motorcycle accidents constitute the highest proportion of road fatalities in Malaysia, highlighting the necessity for safer roads, improved infrastructure, and robust policies. Zahid criticized placing blame solely on riders' behavior, asserting that road safety requires a shared responsibility.
He emphasized that while personal accountability is crucial, it must be complemented by safer roads, superior infrastructure, and effective policies.
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