The number of motor vehicle accidents have increased alarmingly. Over almost a century, a set of laws evolved. They protect and – even compensate – road accident victims. In Malaysia, this set of laws are in the Road Transport Act 1987 and the Financial Services Act 2013.
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Malaysia's population is 34 million. Strangely, there are 36 million private vehicles. On average: every day, 1,600 road accidents occur. Fifty percent involve motorcycles. And 17 people die daily. Shouldn't you be more careful? What should you do in an accident?
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Is litigation being used to siphon off government monies and side-step corruption laws?
This is not a story of the Najib government's machinations. It is about an older system that exploits power. Can you see a recognisable pattern here?
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What is Johore’s constitutional position within Malaysia?
The answer comes from history and the Constitution itself. Ready for some stories?
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Can a negligent hospital dictate how its patient should spend the court-awarded compensation?
Suppose a hospital is negligent. The patient sues the hospital. The court awards compensation. Should the hospital dictate how and when the victim should spend the compensation money?
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Should private hospitals be better regulated?
Do you think you are paying more to your private medical hospital - more than you should? Do you feel some medical tests are unnecessary?
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