Malaysian mother fined US$379 after underage son’s car crash claims 3 lives

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by The StarMarch 6, 2026 at 08:06 AM

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A Malaysian mother, Nur Farahidayah A Rahman, was fined 1,500 ringgit (US$379) by the Seremban Magistrate’s Court for allowing her underage son to drive her car. The incident occurred on March 6 of the previous year at Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1 in Taman Matahari Heights. Her son subsequently got into an accident that resulted in three fatalities. Nur Farahidayah was charged under Section 39(5) of the Road Transport Act 1987. The Magistrate also ordered a three-month jail sentence if she failed to pay the fine. Her lawyer requested a minimum fine, citing her responsibilities as a single mother supporting her parents and six children.

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Taman Matahari Heights 40% Road Transport Act 1987 50% Johan Radzi 50% Seremban 60% Negeri Sembilan 60% Magistrate Nurul Azuin Mohd Talhah ×270% Malaysia 80% Nur Farahidayah A Rahman ×390%

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