{
  "id": 17318963,
  "title": "Islamic affairs minister backs making intoxicated drivers pay victims’ families, cites ‘diya’ study can be guide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/islamic-affairs-minister-backs-making-intoxicated-drivers-pay-victims",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T01:32:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/31/islamic-affairs-minister-backs-making-intoxicated-drivers-pay-victims-families-cites-diya-study-can-be-guide/241339"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — Dr Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), has endorsed a proposal to compel intoxicated drivers to pay compensation to the families of victims in alcohol or drug-related accidents. The minister cited a study published by the Federal Territory Mufti’s Office, titled 'Diya: Understanding and Implementation.' Diya, an Islamic legal principle, mandates monetary compensation to victims or their heirs in cases of death or injury caused by another party. Dr Hasan expressed his support for the government's initiative to amend the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement on October 9 during the Budget 2027 tabling. The proposed amendment aims to streamline compensation processes, as outlined by Transport Minister Anthony Loke on October 12, who is working alongside the Attorney General’s Chambers to draft policy papers and amendments. This new mechanism seeks to enable courts to order compensation during trials, bypassing the need for victims to file separate civil lawsuits, which can be time-consuming and financially burdensome.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — A study on ‘Diat’ or compensation published by the Federal Territory Mufti&rsqu...",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Zulkifli Hasan backs proposal to make intoxicated drivers pay compensation.",
    "Study by Federal Territory Mufti’s Office cited as guide.",
    "Compensations to streamline via amended Road Transport Act."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}