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| [For Illustration Only] The police study showed that negligent driving while exiting or coming into a junction caused 6,590 fatal accidents between 2011 and July 2021. |
Statistics on fatal accidents caused by drunk drivers in Malaysia show a changing trend over the past 15 years (starting around 2011). Although often in the news, PDRM data shows that driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs is consistently among the lowest causes of road deaths compared to other factors such as negligence at intersections or single vehicles.
Drunk driving is a touchy topic in Malaysia. People are easily divided regarding news about road accidents due to the influence of alcohol. But is it the major cause of accidents in Malaysia as people often claim it to be?
Let’s quickly look at official numbers to decide whether it’s a fact or a myth.
Cases of road accidents in Malaysia
Last year, Free Malaysia Today reported, based on a Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) statistical report, that only 69 cases of drunk driving led to deadly accidents over ten years. According to PDRM’s numbers, drunk driving was one of the lowest causes of death compared to other fatal collisions from 2011 to 2021.
The report states that single-vehicle accidents were the highest, contributing to a total of 19,570 deaths, followed by negligent driving while exiting or entering a junction at 6,590, overtaking at 6,560, collisions due to not seeing a head-on obstacle at 6,336, U-turns at 2,570, driving against traffic flow at 1,731, beating traffic lights at 1,398 and falling asleep while driving at 1,305. Within the same period, some 1,990 fatal cases were also caused by the negligence of pedestrians.
These statistics suggest that drunk driving isn’t the major cause of accidents on Malaysian roads because alcohol consumption among Malaysians, especially those that drive, only makes up a small fraction of the entire population
Compared to the number of deaths from other cases mentioned earlier, such as single-vehicle accidents, negligent driving and overtaking, deaths from drunk driving still appear noticeably smaller. While it is true that drunk driving is one of the causes of road accidents, statistical data does not provide solid grounds to say that it’s the major cause of road accidents in Malaysia.
As PDRM stated in its report last year, the offence remains one of the lowest contributors to road accidents in Malaysia. It occupies the last place of the 17 causes of road accidents. This shows that drunk driving, as the major cause of road accidents in Malaysia, is nothing more than just a myth because many other factors are topping that list.
Like in many countries, drunk driving in Malaysia is an offence according to the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act under section 45A. But making sweeping statements about it to shift away all the attention from other causes of road accidents should not be encouraged.
As responsible citizens, we should stick to official data and facts before passing judgments about any issue. Cause what may seem like the truth may not be it after all.
Statistics on Drunk Driver Deaths (2011 – 2026)
The data shows a sharp increase in the middle of the last decade before decreasing after stricter law amendments in 2020.
Year Total Deaths (Alcohol/Drugs)
Additional Notes
2011 33 Beginning of the last 15 years.
2012 136 Significant increase.
2013 207-
2014 193-
2015 229-
2016 237 Highest peak in the last 15 years.
2017 58 Drastic decrease.
2018 54-
202 22,306 (cases detected) Refers to the number of arrests/summons. 202 52 (fatal deaths)
Data as of June 2025 (0.06% of number of deaths).
2026 Current IssuesCalls for death penalty & compensation for heirs are back in full swing.
Other Major Causes of Road DeathsCompared to drunk drivers, the following factors contributed to a much larger number of deaths in the 10-year period (2011-2021):
Single Vehicles:
19,570 deaths (the highest cause).
Negligence at Intersections: 6,590 deaths.
Overtaking Vehicles: 6,560 deaths.
Violating Obstacles in Front: 6,336 deaths.
Pedestrian Negligence: 1,990 deaths.
Evolution of Laws & Punishments. Preventive measures have been tightened through the amendment of the Road Transport Act 1987 in October 2020:
Prison Penalty: Minimum 10 years to 15 years for the first offense causing death (previously 3-10 years).
Fine: RM50,000 to RM100,000.
License Suspension: Minimum 10 years.Latest Proposal (2026):
The government is drafting an amendment to oblige offenders to pay damages/compensation to the victim's family.
Do you need further details on the breakdown of statistics by state or information on how to claim damages for accident victims?
In Malaysia, fatal accident statistics show different trends by state, with [Selangor](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01jc9d&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?) consistently recording the highest figures. For accident victims or heirs, the process of claiming damages involves existing legal measures as well as the latest proposed amendments being drafted by the government in March 2026. [1, 2, 3]
Breakdown of Accident Statistics by State
While specific data on drunk driving by state is not always published separately each month, general statistics on fatal accidents provide an indication of the density of risk: [4]
How to Claim Compensation in Malaysia
For accident victims (including drunk driving cases), there are two main routes to obtaining compensation:
1. Third-Party Claim
This is an existing process where the victim claims from the at-fault driver's insurance company. [4, 8]
* Types of Compensation: Covers general damages (pain and suffering) and special damages (medical bills, vehicle damage, loss of income).
* Key Steps:
* Police Report: Must be made within 24 hours at the nearest traffic police station.
* Documentation: Keep all medical receipts, certified police reports, and estimated repair costs.
* Lawyer: Appoint a lawyer to file a civil suit if the insurance compensation is insufficient or disputed. [8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
2. Proposed New Amendment (Mandatory Compensation - 2026)
As of 30 March 2026, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) is drafting an amendment to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require offenders to pay compensation directly to the victim's family. [3, 13]
* Purpose: To avoid the victim's family having to wait long through the costly civil suit process.
* 'Diyat' Concept: There is a proposal to extend the concept of immediate compensation (diyat) to all victims regardless of race or religion. [14, 15]
Summary of Drunk Driving Punishment (Amendment 2020)
[Type of Offences]
[A] [Causing Death]: Prison: 10 – 15 Years
Penalty/Fine: RM50,000 – RM100,000
[B] [Causing Death/Repeat Offence: Prison:15 - 20 Years
{Penalty/Fine: RM100,000 - RM150,000
If you need immediate assistance, organizations such as the [Federation of Peninsular Malay Students (GPMS)](https://berita.rtm.gov.my/nasional/senarai-berita-nasional/senarai-artikel/cadang-pinda-akta-333-wajibkan-pemandu-mabuk-bayar-ganti-rugi-mot/) offer pro bono (free) legal services to families of victims of fatal drunk driving accidents. [9, 14]



Bahasa Melayu: Statistik kemalangan maut yang disebabkan oleh pemandu mabuk di Malaysia menunjukkan trend yang berubah sejak 15 tahun lalu (bermula sekitar tahun 2011). Walaupun sering menjadi berita, data PDRM menunjukkan bahawa memandu di bawah pengaruh alkohol/dadah secara konsisten merupakan antara punca kematian jalan raya yang paling rendah berbanding faktor lain seperti kecuaian di persimpangan jalan atau kenderaan tunggal.
Memandu dalam keadaan mabuk merupakan topik yang sensitif di Malaysia. Orang ramai mudah berbelah bahagi mengenai berita tentang kemalangan jalan raya akibat pengaruh alkohol. Tetapi adakah ia punca utama kemalangan di Malaysia seperti yang sering didakwa orang ramai?
Mari kita lihat dengan cepat angka rasmi untuk menentukan sama ada ia fakta atau mitos.
Kes kemalangan jalan raya di Malaysia
Tahun lepas, Free Malaysia Today melaporkan, berdasarkan laporan statistik Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), bahawa hanya 69 kes memandu dalam keadaan mabuk menyebabkan kemalangan maut dalam tempoh sepuluh tahun. Menurut angka PDRM, pemanduan dalam keadaan mabuk merupakan antara punca kematian terendah berbanding perlanggaran maut lain dari tahun 2011 hingga 2021.
Laporan itu menyatakan bahawa kemalangan kenderaan tunggal adalah yang tertinggi, menyumbang kepada sejumlah 19,570 kematian, diikuti oleh pemanduan cuai semasa keluar atau memasuki simpang di 6,590, memotong di 6,560, perlanggaran kerana tidak melihat halangan di 6,336, pusingan U di 2,570, memandu melawan arus trafik di 1,731, melanggar lampu isyarat di 1,398 dan tertidur semasa memandu di 1,305. Dalam tempoh yang sama, kira-kira 1,990 kes maut juga disebabkan oleh kecuaian pejalan kaki.
Statistik ini menunjukkan bahawa pemanduan dalam keadaan mabuk bukanlah punca utama kemalangan di jalan raya Malaysia kerana pengambilan alkohol dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia, terutamanya mereka yang memandu, hanya membentuk sebahagian kecil daripada keseluruhan populasi.
Berbanding dengan bilangan kematian daripada kes-kes lain yang dinyatakan sebelum ini, seperti kemalangan kenderaan tunggal, pemanduan cuai dan memotong, kematian akibat pemanduan dalam keadaan mabuk masih kelihatan lebih kecil. Walaupun benar bahawa pemanduan dalam keadaan mabuk adalah salah satu punca kemalangan jalan raya, data statistik tidak memberikan alasan yang kukuh untuk mengatakan bahawa ia adalah punca utama kemalangan jalan raya di Malaysia.
Seperti yang dinyatakan oleh PDRM dalam laporannya tahun lepas, kesalahan itu kekal sebagai salah satu penyumbang terendah kepada kemalangan jalan raya di Malaysia. Ia menduduki tempat terakhir daripada 17 punca kemalangan jalan raya. Ini menunjukkan bahawa memandu dalam keadaan mabuk, sebagai punca utama kemalangan jalan raya di Malaysia, hanyalah mitos kerana banyak faktor lain mendahului senarai itu.
Seperti di banyak negara, memandu dalam keadaan mabuk di Malaysia adalah satu kesalahan mengikut Akta Lalu Lintas Jalan Raya (Pindaan) di bawah seksyen 45A. Tetapi membuat kenyataan meluas mengenainya untuk mengalihkan semua perhatian daripada punca kemalangan jalan raya yang lain tidak seharusnya digalakkan.
Sebagai warganegara yang bertanggungjawab, kita harus berpegang pada data dan fakta rasmi sebelum membuat penilaian tentang sebarang isu. Kerana apa yang mungkin kelihatan seperti kebenaran mungkin sebenarnya tidak begitu.
Statistik Kematian Pemandu Mabuk (2011 – 2026)
Data menunjukkan peningkatan mendadak pada pertengahan dekad yang lalu sebelum menurun selepas pindaan undang-undang yang lebih ketat pada tahun 2020.
Tahun Jumlah Kematian (Alkohol/Dadah)
Nota Tambahan
2011 33 Permulaan 15 tahun yang lalu.
2012 136 Peningkatan yang ketara.
2013 207-
2014 193-
2015 229-
2016 237 Puncak tertinggi dalam 15 tahun yang lalu.
2017 58 Penurunan drastik.
2018 54-
202 22,306 (kes dikesan) Merujuk kepada bilangan tangkapan/saman. 202 52 (kematian maut)
Data sehingga Jun 2025 (0.06% daripada bilangan kematian).
Isu Semasa 2026 Seruan untuk hukuman mati & pampasan untuk waris kembali rancak.
Punca Utama Lain Kematian Jalan Raya Berbanding pemandu mabuk, faktor-faktor berikut menyumbang kepada jumlah kematian yang jauh lebih besar dalam tempoh 10 tahun (2011-2021):
Kenderaan Tunggal:
19,570 kematian (punca tertinggi).
Kecuaian di Persimpangan: 6,590 kematian.
Kenderaan Memintas: 6,560 kematian.
Melanggar Halangan di Hadapan: 6,336 kematian.
Kecuaian Pejalan Kaki: 1,990 kematian.
Evolusi Undang-undang & Hukuman. Langkah pencegahan telah diperketatkan melalui pindaan Akta Pengangkutan Jalan Raya 1987 pada Oktober 2020:
Hukuman Penjara: Minimum 10 tahun hingga 15 tahun untuk kesalahan pertama yang menyebabkan kematian (sebelum ini 3-10 tahun).
Denda: RM50,000 hingga RM100,000.
Penggantungan Lesen: Minimum 10 tahun. Cadangan Terkini (2026):
Kerajaan sedang merangka pindaan untuk mewajibkan pesalah membayar ganti rugi/pampasan kepada keluarga mangsa.
Adakah anda memerlukan butiran lanjut tentang pecahan statistik mengikut negeri atau maklumat tentang cara menuntut ganti rugi untuk mangsa kemalangan?
Di Malaysia, statistik kemalangan maut menunjukkan trend yang berbeza mengikut negeri, dengan [Selangor](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01jc9d&q=Yes,+butiran+lanjut+tentang+pecahan+statistik+mengikut+negeri+atau+maklumat+tentang+cara+menuntut+ganti rugi+untuk+mangsa+kemalangan?+Di+Malaysia?) secara konsisten mencatatkan angka tertinggi. Bagi mangsa kemalangan atau waris, proses tuntutan ganti rugi melibatkan langkah perundangan sedia ada serta pindaan terkini yang dicadangkan yang digubal oleh kerajaan pada Mac 2026. [1, 2, 3]
Pecahan Statistik Kemalangan Mengikut Negeri
Walaupun data khusus tentang pemanduan mabuk mengikut negeri tidak selalu diterbitkan secara berasingan setiap bulan, statistik umum tentang kemalangan maut memberikan petunjuk tentang kepadatan risiko: [4]
Cara Menuntut Pampasan di Malaysia
Bagi mangsa kemalangan (termasuk kes memandu mabuk), terdapat dua laluan utama untuk mendapatkan pampasan:
1. Tuntutan Pihak Ketiga
Ini adalah proses sedia ada di mana mangsa menuntut daripada syarikat insurans pemandu yang bersalah. [4, 8]
* Jenis Pampasan: Meliputi ganti rugi am (kesakitan dan penderitaan) dan ganti rugi khas (bil perubatan, kerosakan kenderaan, kehilangan pendapatan).
* Langkah Utama:
* Laporan Polis: Mesti dibuat dalam tempoh 24 jam di balai polis trafik terdekat.
* Dokumentasi: Simpan semua resit perubatan, laporan polis yang diperakui dan anggaran kos pembaikan.
* Peguam: Lantik peguam untuk memfailkan saman sivil jika pampasan insurans tidak mencukupi atau dipertikaikan. [8, 9, 10, 11, 12]
2. Pindaan Baharu yang Dicadangkan (Pampasan Mandatori - 2026)
Mulai 30 Mac 2026, Kementerian Pengangkutan (MOT) sedang merangka pindaan kepada Akta Pengangkutan Jalan Raya 1987 untuk mewajibkan pesalah membayar pampasan terus kepada keluarga mangsa. [3, 13]
* Tujuan: Untuk mengelakkan keluarga mangsa daripada menunggu lama melalui proses saman sivil yang mahal.
* Konsep 'Diyat': Terdapat cadangan untuk memperluaskan konsep pampasan segera (diyat) kepada semua mangsa tanpa mengira bangsa atau agama. [14, 15]
Ringkasan Hukuman Memandu Mabuk (Pindaan 2020)
[Jenis Kesalahan]
[A] [Menyebabkan Kematian]: Penjara: 10 – 15 Tahun
Penalti/Denda: RM50,000 – RM100,000
[B] [Menyebabkan Kematian/Berulang Kesalahan: Penjara:15 - 20 Tahun
{Penalti/Denda: RM100,000 - RM150,000
Sekiranya anda memerlukan bantuan segera, pertubuhan seperti [Persekutuan Pelajar Melayu Semenanjung (GPMS)](https://berita.rtm.gov.my/nasional/senarai-berita-nasional/senarai-artikel/cadang-pinda-akta-333-wajibkan-pemandu-mabuk-bayar-ganti-rugi-mot/) menawarkan pro bon legal (percuma). perkhidmatan kepada keluarga mangsa kemalangan maut akibat memandu dalam keadaan mabuk. [9, 14]

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[1] [https://www.sinarharian.com.my](https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/773492/berita/nasional/pemandu-mabuk-pampasan-setimpal-perlu-diberikan-kepada-keluarga-mangsa---young-syefura)
[2] [https://www.researchgate.net](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332673038_Road_Traffic_Accident_in_Malaysia_Trends_Selected_Underlying_Determinants_and_Status_Intervention)
[3] [https://www.malaymail
* [Selangor](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01jc9d&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?): Records the highest number of road fatalities overall (e.g. 1,140 deaths in 2016). For cases of drunk drivers specifically, [Selangor](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01jc9d&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?) recorded 67 accidents with 3 deaths in 2020.
* [Silver](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/015q02&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?): Shows a decrease in the death rate (from 19.56 per 100,000 people in 2020), but injuries from accidents increase.
* Urban Areas ([Shah Alam](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0syrf&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?), [Klang](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0glmmkl&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?), [Subang](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0d24vl&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?)): Is a "hot" area (hotspots) with a high frequency of accidents in [Selangor](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/01jc9d&q=Yes,+further+details+on+the+breakdown+of+statistics+by+state+or+information+on+how+to+claim+damages+for+accident+victims?+In+Malaysia?). [2, 5, 6, 7]ail.com](https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/03/30/transport-ministry-moves-to-make-intoxicated-drivers-pay-compensation-to-victims-families/214471)
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[6] [https://mobile.astroawani.com](https://mobile.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/pemandu-mabuk-67-kemalangan-tiga-kematian-di-selangor-tahun-ini-245996)
[7] [https://www.instagram.com](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgpXQUgPkh/)
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[9] [https://www.astroawani.com](https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/diyat-perlu-diteliti-lindungi-hak-waris-mangsa-kemalangan-zulkifli)
[10] [https://www.motorist.my](https://www.motorist.my/article/3713/understanding-your-rights-after-a-traffic-accident-in-malaysia)
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[12] [https://teo.associates](https://teo.associates/the-ultimate-guide-to-road-accident-claims-in-malaysia/)
[13] [https://www.bharian.com.my](https://www.bharian.com.my/amp/berita/nasional/2026/03/1527220/pemandu-mabuk-bawah-pengaruh-dadah-mot-cadang-wajibkan-pesalah-bayar)
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[15] [https://www.nst.com.my](https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/1406908/syariah-based-diyat-proposed-justice-mechanism-drink-driving-victims?source=widget)