Ban heavy vehicles from roads during peak hours, says MCA on fatal container mishap


GEORGE TOWN: The government is once again being urged to ban heavy vehicles from roads during peak hours following the tragic death of 21-year-old Lee Zi Rou, who was killed instantly when a container from a lorry toppled onto her car in Bukit Tengah, Bukit Mertajam, on Wednesday (Nov 13).

Penang MCA chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng said Lee’s death, which occurred while she was on her way to work, serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for stricter road safety laws.

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