Riding Blind Spots: Malaysia's Motorcycle Lanes and the Price of Convenience The Federal Highway, a 48km stretch connecting Kuala Lumpur to Selangor's suburbs, has seen 24 fatalities between 2022 and 2024.
This alarming death toll is not surprising, given that motorcyclists prefer the familiar risks of their own two wheeler over Malaysia's often unreliable public transport.
The latest upgrade project, with a RM20 million allocation to improve drainage and lighting, is a welcome step – but it may not be enough to address the systemic issues plaguing this crucial commuting corridor.