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Flight attendant pleads not guilty in fatal drunk-driving crash case
A Malaysia Airlines flight attendant has entered a not guilty plea in connection with a fatal vehicular collision on Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar that resulted in the death of a road maintenance worker. The incident has renewed focus on impaired driving enforcement on Malaysian highways.
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The flight attendant appeared before the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to answer charges stemming from the October incident on the major expressway connecting Kuala Lumpur to the southern states. According to court records, the accused was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred, resulting in fatalities among road crew members employed by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
The accused was charged with two separate counts related to the incident. Details presented in court indicated that the vehicle involved struck workers who were engaged in routine maintenance operations on the expressway at the time of the collision.
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding driving under the influence on Malaysia's highways. Road safety advocates have called for stricter enforcement of drunk-driving laws and enhanced measures to protect maintenance personnel working on busy thoroughfares.
The matter has been scheduled for further proceedings in court. The flight attendant was granted conditional bail pending the next hearing. Investigations into the exact circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.