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Road Rage: Driver Arrested After Ramming Car Multiple Times

 




JOHOR BAHRU – A 50-year-old Malaysian man was arrested after deliberately reversing his Toyota Hilux into a Perodua Axia multiple times during a road rage incident in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The incident occurred at Jalan Tun Razak at around 3.10pm on June 22, 2025, and was confirmed in an official statement by the Johor Bahru Selatan District Police released on June 24, 2025.

A 12-second video of the incident went viral after being uploaded to Facebook by the page “Community Roda Johor.” The footage shows the Perodua Axia parked by the roadside with its 63-year-old driver standing at its rear. Without warning, the Toyota Hilux reversed forcefully into the Axia, hitting it twice before fleeing the scene. The momentum of the impact caused the Axia to knock into its own driver.

The suspect was quickly identified and arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) following public outrage over the video. The district police chief ACP Raub bin Selamat confirmed that the altercation began after the Axia driver slowed down upon missing a turn. This prompted the Hilux driver, who had been following behind, to overtake aggressively, which escalated into a verbal confrontation. The dispute turned physical when the Hilux driver reversed and deliberately rammed the Axia three times, resulting in vehicle damage estimated at RM15,300.

Police investigations revealed that the suspect has seven prior criminal records, although he is not currently on any wanted list. He also tested negative for drugs.

The suspect was brought to the Johor Bahru Magistrate Court on June 24, 2025, for a remand hearing under Section 117 of the Penal Code. He is being investigated under three separate provisions:

  1. Section 427 of the Penal Code – for mischief and causing property damage, which carries a punishment of up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.

  2. Section 279 of the Penal Code – for rash driving on a public road, which is punishable with up to six months in prison, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both.

  3. Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 – for reckless and dangerous driving, which carries up to five years’ jail, a fine between RM5,000 and RM15,000, and suspension of the driving license for up to two years.

The video evidence has played a crucial role in building the case, with police using it to establish intent and damage. In their public advisory, authorities have reminded all drivers to remain calm, observe safe driving practices, and refrain from escalating disputes into criminal acts.

The incident has sparked renewed calls for stronger enforcement against aggressive drivers, particularly those with prior criminal histories. As investigations continue, police have urged witnesses or anyone with more information to come forward to assist.

The Royal Malaysia Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining public safety on the roads and warned that individuals who take the law into their own hands will face the full extent of the law.

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