Summary
- New law to require impaired drivers to compensate victims.
- Historic KL railway buildings to undergo restoration.
- Loke denies Transport Ministry agreement with AirAsia.
PUTRAJAYA, October 13 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the government aims to table amendments to the Road Transport Act in early 2027.
Allowing courts to order convicted drunk or drug-impaired drivers to compensate victims directly without separate civil lawsuits.
Loke also announced that Khazanah Nasional and the Railway Assets Corporation will restore Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and KTMB headquarters while retaining government ownership of the historic buildings.
The restoration forms part of Budget 2027’s broader urban heritage revitalisation programme, aimed at preserving architectural landmarks and supporting tourism.
Separately, Loke denied that the Transport Ministry had reached any funding agreement with AirAsia, saying no discussions had taken place with the airline over the past two to three weeks.
