January 22, 2026
World
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JOHOR BAHRU, July 20 — An e-hailing driver and his Singaporean passenger were killed after their car crashed into a lorry at Kilometre 9 of Jalan Johor Bahru–Air Hitam, heading towards Skudai, earlier this morning.
According to North Johor Bahru district police chief ACP Balveer Singh Mahindar 7Singh, the accident occurred at approximately 11.27am when a Perodua Bezza, driven by a 48-year-old Malaysian man, is believed to have lost control and collided with the left rear of a Mitsubishi Fuso lorry.
“The car, which was believed to be travelling from Johor Bahru to Skudai, was carrying a 27-year-old male Singaporean passenger.
“As a result of the impact, the driver sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger later died while receiving treatment at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) in Johor Bahru,” he said in a statement today.
The 28-year-old local lorry driver was unhurt in the incident.
Police have classified the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Zulhisyam Aziz at 019-7432966 to assist with the investigation. — Bernama
