25 deaths on first day of Ops Sikap

Here we go again, Chinese New Year is here, it's holiday season and the favoured Malaysian hobby of driving like a complete lunatic starts once again.....

25 deaths on first day of Ops Sikap:
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan was is saddened by the 25 road fatalities on the first day of Ops Sikap XII.
“Even during Ops Sikap, there are so many deaths. It means something is wrong with our drivers. They need to change their attitude,” he said.

In total 921 accidents were reported and 10,561 summonses were issued for traffic offences on the first day alone!

Not suprisingly, the stats show that 85% of the accidents involve motorcyclists. If you've ever driven in Malaysia you'll know exactly why that is. If you haven't and you want to see what I mean Click Here (not for those with a nervous disposition!) ......