“Pursuing a degree” – 22yo Drunk Driver Who Crashed into Istana Negara Security Barrier Requests Lower Bail

According to the charge, M Kajen, 22, was driving a Toyota Vios with an alcohol content of 166 milligrams (mg) per 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the permitted limit. The offence was allegedly committed at Gate 2, Istana Negara, along Jalan Changkat Semantan, at around 3:50 AM on Friday (23 January). He was charged under Section 45A(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

If found guilty, Kajen faces a fine of up to RM10,000 or a maximum prison sentence of five years

Earlier, Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the suspect was travelling in a Toyota Vios from Bukit Damansara when he rammed into the security barrier at the National Palace.

No deaths or injuries were reported, and the student was hauled to court on the same morning.