The document highlights the alarming rise of road accidents in Malaysia, attributing 85% of these incidents to driver behavior and the remaining 15% to road and weather conditions. It emphasizes the urgency for improved road safety measures, such as driver education and maintaining good road conditions, to mitigate this public issue. Ultimately, it urges collective responsibility among Malaysians to decrease the rate of accidents and enhance overall road safety.

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Accident in Malaysia
Name:Ooi Yul Ling
Student ID: B1404102003
Course: LE101 Basic Writingand Study Skills
Lecturer’name: Miss Peggy

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Content
No. Content Page
1. Abstract 3
2. Introduction 4
3. Causes of accident
(a) Driver’ attitudes
(b) Road and weather
condition
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4. Effect of accident 7
5. Ways to overcome road accident
(a)Have a good attitudes
(b)Good road condition
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6. Conclusion 10
7. References
appendix
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Abstract
Road accidents are global tragedies with an ever-raising trend. In Malaysia, it
represents a major public problem because of the high number of victims involved and
also the seriousness of the consequences for the victim themselves and to their families.
Accidents are generally classified as single vehicle accidents in which the vehicle is
either colliding with fixed objects or with pedestrians Besides that, the vehicle may fall
in a ditch and multiple vehicle accidents in which two or more than two vehicle can
either collide head–on.( By triplejam99 | March 2014)
The goal of this assignment includes review of the causes and nature of accidents,
statistical data regarding road accidents, effect of the road accident, and also ways to
overcome the road accident happen in our country, Malaysia.
According to the research, “85% of the total of road accident is caused by road
accident is caused by driver while 15% is caused by the other factors like road
condition, surrounding and vehicles that are not road-worthy”. ( Fokus Minda Ogos
2004, page 78.).
The World Health Ranking 2011 has ranked Malaysia at number 20 in its list of
countries with the most deaths caused by road accidents. Road traffic accidents have
also been identified as the leading cause of death in Malaysia, after coronary/heart
disease, stroke, influenza and pneumonia. (By AINA NASA - 9 July 2014 @ 8:09 AM
New Straits Times Online Tuesday, 14 October 2014, 10:25 AM)
In short, more and more Malaysians die every year due to the road accidents. The
question is, who should be blamed for the increasing number of the road accident? What
are the causes that contribute to road accident on Malaysian roads? What can we do to
prevent the road accident? After doing some research and reading, I can simplify that
there are some causes that contribute to the road accident. They are road and weather
condition, driver’s attitude and weaknesses in implementation of law in Malaysia.

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Introduction
Road is one of the popular mode of transportation in Malaysia. Do you believe that
over than a million of Malaysians are the road users in a day? They have their own
personal reasons and destinations. In fact, 3,674,484 of private and public vehicles were
moving on the roads in a day in 1987. On the other hand, in 2003 there were 12,021,939
vehicles on the roads. This shows the number of vehicles keep increasing yearly. I am
sure, you can imagine the scenario on Malaysian roads with such number of vehicles
which are moving on the road every day.
All of us know that, there are more and more accidents occur on our roads every
day. In addition, many of these accidents lead to death.Road safety has becoming the
serious issues nowadays as traffic accidents in Malaysia has been raising at the average
rate of 9.7% per annum over the last3 decades (Mohamad Nizam Mustafa, 2006). This
issue need be taken seriously by everyone especially the road users about the
importance of road safety in Malaysia.
In fact, it is a major cause for concern judging by the latest statistics obtained by
Cars, Bikes & Trucks (CBT) from Bukit Aman Traffic Police via Road Safety
Department. The figures reveal that deaths on the road this year from Jan to May have
escalated by 70 people, a 2.5 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.
(Refer Appendix 1)
Leading the casualties chart for 2013 are the motorcyclists and pillion riders with
1,802 deaths, an upward trend of 152 people more than last year or 63.25 per cent
contribution of the total deaths on the road up until May this year. It is followed by car
drivers/passengers with 570 deaths or 20 per cent of overall statistics, an increase of 12
deaths than 2012 over the same period.
Up until May, 2,849 people were killed in comparison to 2,779 deaths in the first
half of 2012.The astounding road accident figures are reflected by a sharp increase of
reported and recorded cases, which have seen a 4.2 per cent increase from last year.
Road Safety Department director-general Datuk Tam Weng Wah told CBT that the
upsurge of accidents and fatalities were perhaps due to the growing number of vehicles
on the road.

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Causes of Accident
Every year, road accidents in Malaysia are becoming more and more common in
today’s society and contributes to a significant number of deaths as the result. When
you spend some time poring over the newspaper, you could find that there are numbers
of accident happen in Malaysia every day. Although the police already take the action to
prevent the accidents but it is still raising day by day. There are many reasons and
causes why accidents happen in Malaysia.
(a) Driver’ attitudes
Firstly, road accidents happen because of the driver’s attitudes. . In 2003, there were
12,021,939 vehicles moving on the road in a day. Can you imagine the traffic
congestion with this number of vehicles on the road? The drivers have to move their
vehicles inched forward, bit by bit on the long rows. The drivers might lose control or
become impatient in this situation. The impatient drivers might press their horns or
cursing at other road users. It has becomes worse if the impatient drivers might put
themselves and other road users in danger.
Actually, drivers are the major factor of road accident in Malaysia. If the drivers are
handling their vehicles under control of their emotion like tired, stress, anger, worry or
even sleepy, they tend to involve in accident. Thus, they are unable to give full attention
and concentration on the road. They might lose control of their vehicles as “danger
comes anytime without warning”.
According to the statistic endorsed by Police Department, the main factor of road
accident is careless of the driver. It was reported by DSP Samsudin Mat, Chief Officer
of traffic team, PDRM Selangor.
“85% of the total of road accident is caused by road accident is caused by driver while
15% is caused by the other factors like road condition, surrounding and vehicles that are
not road-worthy”. ( Fokus Minda Ogos 2004, page 78.)

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(b) Road and weather condition
Furthermore, road condition contributes to the road accident. Based on research
finding and record of accident cases, the number of road accident keeps increasing
yearly. Actually, road in Malaysia is not really safe to be used. This is because most of
the roads are not straight. Moreover, there are narrow and sharp bends. Of course, this is
due to our earth surface which is mountainous and not flat. This kind to road conditions
may lead to road accident.
In addition, it is dangerous to drive in raining cats and dogs, hot day and haze. In
fact, speeding during this kind of weather condition may cause the driver to lose control
on steering, tires and brake. Driving during haze will blur the visibility of the driver.
Consequently, the driver who drives in this kind of weather condition is easily involved
in an accident.

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Effect of road accident
Road accident is a global tragedy with the ever-rising trend. Almost every day, we
hear the news of the accident on the television, radio and internet. Most people continue
to negligent and ignore the danger involved in their driving and so, these accidents
happen.
There are some troublesome when you get in an accident. One of them is your
insurance may go up, you have to pay for repairs and may be hurt or injured seriously. If
you hurt or kill another person, you have points added to your driving record, you can
loss a license or have it suspended if you are at fault.
According to the law of Malaysia Act 333, a person who are convicted under this
section (causing death by reckless or dangerous driving) shall be disqualified from
holding or obtaining a driving license for a period of **not less than three years from
the date of the conviction and, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, be
disqualified for a period of ten years from the date of conviction. . (ROAD
TRANSPORT ACT 1987 page 55)
In addition, damage to properties also one of the effect of road accident. This is due
to some of the car crash into the tree or other facilities during accident. This not only
caused the car itself to damage but also need more money to recover the facilities. The
government have to pay more in repairing or recovering the damage facilities.
Other than that, a person who are involve in an accident usually will harm mentally.
They will scare of the car or the surrounding if they are not treat well carefully while in
the hospital. Hence, involve in the road accident not only cost more money but also
harm physically and mentally.
As a good citizen of Malaysia, we should try our best to avoid road accident. We
should follow the regulation and co-operation with government in any campaign.

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Ways to overcome road
accident
We as a Malaysian we need to reduce the number of road accidents. We cannot let
the number of road accident increase anymore. First of all, we need to do best on our
own responsibility. There are some solutions to reduce the number of road accidents.
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(a) Have a good attitude
First of all, we must do best to our own responsibilities. We must follow the traffic
rules and regulation strictly. For instance, we must wearing seat belt while driving. This
is due to we can reduce the injury cause by accident or even can prevent fatal. Also, we
should plan several short stop so that we are not in a tired and sleepy condition when
driving. We cannot stop going hometown or travelling in the long distance, but yet we
must at least take some rest if necessary.
Furthermore, we should check our car regularly. For example, we could monitor
tires, brakes, lights and mirrors. This is our responsibilities to make sure our car is in a
good condition. Besides, avoid drunk alcohol while driving. Life is important, we
cannot simply put our life in a risky condition like this. We must also be a considerate
and understanding driver by not driving after drunk.
According to the law of Malaysia Act 333, if driver are not considerate and causing
death by reckless or dangerous driving, he or she shall be guilty of an offence and shall
on conviction be punished with imprisonment for a term of *not less than two years and
not more than ten years and to a fine not less than five thousand ringgit and not more
than twenty thousand ringgit. (ROAD TRANSPORT ACT 1987 page 55)
Moreover, road users must always pay attention while driving on the road. We
cannot using mobile phones or looking at other distractions when driving cars or
motorcycles. For instance, we can talk to friend beside us instead of looking at the
screen as you and your friend can be stay awake. The drivers who love speeding and
losing control of their vehicles to get fun must also turn become more responsible so

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that you are not making fun to other’s life. Hence, this carnage of road accidents can be
avoided.
(b) Good road condition
Mohamad Nizam Mustafa Highway Planning Unit Road Safety Section Ministry of
Works Jalan Sultan Salahuddin 50580 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ABSTRACT Road
safety has long been considered as one of social responsibilities to the Malaysian
Government. In the visibility of this responsibilities, multiples bodies concern on road
safety have been formed within the government departments, private agencies and
voluntary organizations.
Public Work Department must have to make sure the roads are always in good
condition. They need to provide a safe and efficient road system. At the same time, the
road users should report immediately if they find that the road surface is damage. So
that, the damaged road can be repaired as soon as possible. Nevertheless, the
government should expand the narrow road and identify the hazardous location to
prevent the accident. Also, we should have strict laws so that only vehicles in good
condition are allowed on the roads. This means that the government should inspect all
vehicles every year.

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Conclusion
Road accident in Malaysia is increasing every year and is dangerous to all people. In
this situation all people must realize and give more attention to decrease the rate of road
accident. As a conclusion, there are a lot causes of road accidents but the main causes of
road accidents occur is because of driver behavior. I think moral are play a very
significant role in our life, it teach us how to love other person and ourselves but before
we love other person we need to learn how to love ourselves and appreciate the life that
have been given by god for us. We as a driver, we need to responsibility for what we
have done, cannot done some actions that might cause accident occur or injury other
person such as, on phone while driving, drunk driving and so on. Those actions are
really dangerous if we do it when we are drive because we cannot control the car well
with doing such actions. Remember that, our family member are always worried about
us and carried about us. There is no peoples are wishing to involve in a road accidents, it
is really a tragedy it make a lot of people loss of their family member. Besides that, all
Malaysian should be cooperating to reduce the number of road accidents and our slogan
“Malaysia Boleh”.
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ROAD TRANSPORT ACT 1987
PUBLISHED BY
THE COMMISSIONER OF LAW REVISION, MALAYSIA
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE REVISION OF LAWS ACT 1968
IN COLLABORATION WITH
PERCETAKAN NASIONAL MALAYSIA BHD
2006

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Appendix 1
(Refer page 2: introduction)

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