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Lorry driver killed, 30 hurt in crash involving express bus and two lorries on Malaysian highway

The driver of a bonded lorry died from his injuries after an accident involving another lorry and a bus.
The driver of a bonded lorry died from his injuries after an accident involving another lorry and a bus.

'Nobody wants to die': Ukrainians flee from southeast as Russia lurches forward

Ukrainian national police officers assist a woman during an evacuation of residents from the Tavriiske and Yurkivka villages in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in this screengrab from a video, February 3, 2026. Reuters TV via REUTERS
Ukrainian national police officers assist a woman during an evacuation of residents from the Tavriiske and Yurkivka villages in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in this screengrab from a video, February 3, 2026. Reuters TV via REUTERS

Commentary

Hong Kong’s bus seat belt saga has all the makings of a good comedy

mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM
mfseatbelts - Screenshot. In October 2025, dashcam footage of an undercover police operation on a Hong Kong minibus went viral online. That stint resulted in 31 passengers receiving fines for not wearing their seat belts on the minibus. 

CREDIT: STAND.FOR.HK/INSTAGRAM

Malaysia to enforce ‘second driver’ rule for long-distance express buses

The special operation aims to enhance road safety and ensure smoother traffic flow throughout the Chinese New Year period.
The special operation aims to enhance road safety and ensure smoother traffic flow throughout the Chinese New Year period.

Extended train and bus services on eve of Chinese New Year

Train services on the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines will be extended on Feb 16.
Train services on the North-South, East-West, Circle and Thomson-East Coast lines will be extended on Feb 16.

More rides on MRT in 2025 as LRT use fell; bus ride numbers still below pre-Covid-19 levels

MRT ridership climbed 2.29 per cent to 3.49 million daily trips in 2025 from 3.41 million in 2024 – an increase of roughly 78,000 trips a day.
MRT ridership climbed 2.29 per cent to 3.49 million daily trips in 2025 from 3.41 million in 2024 – an increase of roughly 78,000 trips a day.

SBS Transit bus involved in collision with car in Mountbatten

The police confirmed a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.
The police confirmed a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing.

85% of bus arrival time system to be restored by Jan 28; full recovery by early next week

The bus arrival timing shown on a board near Buona Vista Station Exit D on Jan 23, 2026.
The bus arrival timing shown on a board near Buona Vista Station Exit D on Jan 23, 2026.

Bus in Malaysia crash that killed 15 university students was doing 115kmh in 60kmh zone: Report

A four-man team from Gerik Fire and Rescue Station, who arrived at the site nearly an hour later, found the bus overturned following the tragic accident.
A four-man team from Gerik Fire and Rescue Station, who arrived at the site nearly an hour later, found the bus overturned following the tragic accident.

Bus arrival time system to take 4 days to fix completely; issue affecting 50% of public buses: LTA

Commuters boarding a bus on Jan 22, when the estimates of bus arrival times were unavailable following a reset of the system the night before.
Commuters boarding a bus on Jan 22, when the estimates of bus arrival times were unavailable following a reset of the system the night before.

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