{
  "id": 13320975,
  "title": "Budget 2027: JPJ welcomes amendment to make drunk, drug-impaired drivers pay compensation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/budget-2027-jpj-welcomes-amendment-to-make-drunk-drug-impaired",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:57:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/10/budget-2027-jpj-welcomes-amendment-to-make-drunk-drug-impaired-drivers-pay-compensation/238529"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has welcomed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) that will make drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs responsible for compensating accident victims. This initiative is part of three key Budget 2027 projects aimed at improving road safety and safeguarding public welfare. The Transport Ministry and JPJ are also working on mandatory telematics systems for commercial vehicles, which will monitor speed, location, and risky driving patterns. The government plans to provide special assistance of RM1,000 for taxi and school bus drivers, disbursing funds from H Series Special Registration Number (NPI) bids. Additionally, the ministries are developing a driver database for more effective enforcement and collaborating with agencies like the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) for health screenings of commercial vehicle drivers. In Budget 2027's announcement, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed that 28 accidents involving drunk or drug-impaired drivers had occurred up to August 2023, prompting the government's response to enhance road safety measures.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 — Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs who cause accidents will be required to compen...",
  "key_points": [
    "JPJ approves amendments to hold drunk/drug-impaired drivers accountable for accident compensation.",
    "Budget 2027 includes projects to boost road safety and public welfare.",
    "Government plans RM1,000 assistance for taxi and school bus drivers."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The amendment makes drunk or drug-impaired drivers financially accountable for accident victims, reflecting a shift towards stricter road safety measures and greater protection for the public.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Budget 2027: JPJ welcomes amendment to make drunk, drug-impaired drivers pay compensation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/budget-2027-jpj-welcomes-amendment-to-make-drunk-drug-impaired-13323103",
        "published": "2026-10-10T03:57:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}