{
  "id": 19483338,
  "title": "Foreign driver arrested after driving against traffic in Kempas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/foreign-driver-arrested-after-driving-against-traffic-in-kempas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T10:34:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1575558/foreign-driver-arrested-after-driving-against-traffic-kempas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A foreign driver, aged 32, was apprehended after colliding with a Honda Civic driven by a Malaysian man in Kempas, Johor Baru. The incident occurred when the foreigner, driving a Toyota Harrier, veered into the opposing lane and sideswiped the Honda. The collision was captured in an online video, which showed the Malaysian driver repeatedly demanding an explanation from the foreigner regarding the accident. Johor Baru (North) police chief, Assistant Commissioner Azrol Anuar Nor, stated that the impact caused the Harrier to swerve to the left, with the reckless and dangerous driving offence punishable by up to five years in jail, a fine between RM5,000 and RM15,000, and a minimum five-year licence disqualification. Police are seeking a remand order for the foreign driver to aid their investigations under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: A foreign driver was arrested after driving against traffic and sideswiping a Honda Civic in Kempas.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}