{
  "id": 5031451,
  "title": "Ambulance driver in fatal Jasin crash claims trial to reckless driving",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ambulance-driver-in-fatal-jasin-crash-claims-trial-to-reckless-driving",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/02/ambulance-driver-in-fatal-jasin-crash-claims-trial-to-reckless-driving"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At approximately 9:15am on August 26, an ambulance driver named Noorikhmal Baharuddin pleaded not guilty in a Melaka court to reckless driving charges related to a fatal crash. The incident occurred at the Kampung Ayer Merbau traffic light junction, resulting in the death of 18-year-old motorcyclist Amirul Asyraaf Azizan.\n\nNoorikhmal, 41, faces up to five years in prison, a fine of RM20,000 to RM50,000, and a license suspension for up to five years under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The prosecution suggested bail at RM8,000 with one surety, while Noorikhmal's defense counsel requested a lower bail amount, citing his cooperation with the investigation. Magistrate Mazana Sinin initially set bail at RM3,000 and permitted the suspension of Noorikhmal's driving license, with a mention set for September 17.",
  "summary": "The crash on Aug 26 resulted in the death of 18-year-old motorcyclist Amirul Asyraaf Azizan.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ambulance driver in fatal Jasin crash claims trial to reckless driving",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ambulance-driver-in-fatal-jasin-crash-claims-trial-to-reckless-driving-5034698",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:48:00.000Z"
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  "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."
}