A devastating late-night collision along Jalan Sultan Ismail in Kuala Lumpur has left a family shattered and ignited nationwide public outrage.
Mohd Akbar Zainol, a 43-year-old Immigration Department (JIM) lorry driver, has claimed trial at the Magistrates' Court. He faces five charges after his official vehicle allegedly ran a red light, struck a car passing through a green signal, and veered into a pedestrian crossing, killing a father and his two daughters.
The tragedy has prompted Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to order an immediate, uncompromising investigation into the fatal incident.
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TL;DR Key Takeaways: Jalan Sultan Ismail Crash The Intersection Collision: An Immigration Department lorry allegedly ran a red light at Maju Junction along Jalan Sultan Ismail, crashing into a Proton Saga passing through a green light. Pedestrian Fatalities: The impact caused the lorry to lose control and plow into pedestrians at a crossing, killing Shaik Mohd Firdaus (53) and his two daughters, Siti Nor Sazlin (25) and Siti Darwisyah Auni (12). Mother In Intensive Care: The surviving 55-year-old mother sustained severe head, arm, and leg injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. 5 Court Charges Filed: Lorry driver Mohd Akbar Zainol (43) pleaded not guilty in court to 5 charges, including 3 counts of dangerous driving causing death under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Prime Minister's Order: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim issued an official directive demanding an immediate, comprehensive probe with "no compromise" if negligence or legal breaches occurred. How The Fatal Crash Unfolded
According to Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa, the 43-year-old accused was driving an empty Isuzu "Black Maria" lorry from the KL Immigration Office toward Chow Kit to pick up detainees.
The lorry entered the Maju Junction intersection along Jalan Sultan Ismail while the traffic light in its direction was red, despite having its beacon lights and siren activated.
Simultaneously, a Proton Saga driven by a 50-year-old man was moving straight through the intersection on a green light. Unable to avoid the heavy vehicle, the Saga collided with the lorry.
The force of the mid-junction collision caused the Immigration lorry to lose control, veer wildly off course, and ram directly into four family members standing at a pedestrian crossing, before striking an Inokom Matrix parked nearby.
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Mid-Junction Collision SequenceVisualizing the incident path at Jalan Sultan Ismail
🚛 Immigration Lorry Entered on RED LightSiren & beacon lights active, traveling from KL Immigration Office toward Chow Kit.
🚗 Proton Saga Entered on GREEN LightMoving straight through the intersection toward Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.
💥 T-Bone Collision at Junction ⚠️ Lorry Loses Control & Veers Off Course 🛑 Plows Into 4 Pedestrians At Traffic Crossing ❌ Fatalities (Deceased) Shaik Mohd Firdaus (53) — Father Siti Nor Sazlin (25) — Daughter Siti Darwisyah Auni (12) — Daughter 🏥 Severe Injuries Norhayati Razali (55) — Mother Sustained severe head, arm, and leg injuries (ICU treatment).5 Legal Charges Filed In CourtAppearing before the Magistrates' Court, Mohd Akbar Zainol pleaded not guilty to all five charges:
3 Counts under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987: For causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. Each count carries a mandatory jail term of 5 to 10 years and a fine between RM20,000 and RM50,000 upon conviction.1 Count under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987: For driving without due care and attention, resulting in injuries to a pedestrian. This carries a fine of RM5,000 to RM10,000, up to 12 months imprisonment, or both.1 Count under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987: For failing to obey a red traffic light at the intersection. This carries a fine ranging from RM300 to RM2,000.The court granted bail set at RM60,000 across all charges. Both the lorry driver and the Proton Saga driver tested negative for alcohol and drugs.
Read: Immigration Truck Runs Red Light In KL: Father & 2 Daughters Killed, Mother In Red Zone
