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E-hailing driver pleads not guilty to drug-driving charge in student death
A ride-sharing driver has claimed trial in Shah Alam Magistrate's Court on charges related to causing the death of a Maldivian student while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs on the LDP expressway.
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SHAH ALAM — An e-hailing driver made his court appearance today to claim trial on three charges in connection with the death of a Maldivian student on the Federal Highway (LDP), allegedly while impaired by controlled substances. The driver, who entered a not guilty plea before the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court, faces charges that carry serious implications for road safety and accountability in the ride-sharing industry. The incident has drawn attention to concerns about driver impairment and passenger safety on major expressways in the Klang Valley region. The court proceedings mark the beginning of what is expected to be a significant legal case examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. The case will continue as the prosecution and defence prepare their respective arguments regarding the charges of driving under the influence of drugs and causing death by dangerous driving.