The driver of a Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) double-decker has been arrested after the bus collided with a maintenance vehicle on Tsing Kwai Highway on Monday, injuring 22 people. The driver was among the injured.

Police said on Monday they arrested the driver, 39, on suspicion of dangerous driving after the collision left 21 bus passengers mildly injured. The driver also sustained injuries to his neck, waist, and legs.

The KMB route 960 bus was seen in dashcam footage travelling towards New Territories before appearing to ram into a stationary maintenance vehicle, which was fitted with flashing arrow signs.

The bus continued to roll forward and came to a halt only after it hit a second maintenance vehicle. A member of the maintenance team on the highway was seen running for safety moments after the first collision.

The front of the bus sustained major damage, trapping the driver in his cabin. He was later rescued and sent to hospital in a conscious state, according to the police.

KMB said the incident took place at roughly 2pm on Monday near Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park. The bus was travelling towards Tuen Mun at that time.

“The driver has been suspended from his duties and the KMB will cooperate with police investigation,” the company told HKFP.

Passengers said there were about 10 people on the lower deck at the time of the collision, which threw many off balance and onto the ground, according to local media reports.

MALAYSIA: It’s no secret that Malaysia is a car‑centric country where owning a vehicle is often essential to pursue education or secure employment. For decades, the response has been to build bigger, higher highways to meet demand, but congestion remains severe—traffic jams in Kuala Lumpur are especially brutal during peak hours. 

Policies, subsidies and easy car loans made driving cheap, worsening congestion, pollution and road deaths. Walkable streets and cycling are neglected; sidewalks vanish under parking and workshops. The result: strained finances, poorer health, unsafe roads, cities for cars, not people today.

Social media debates increasingly highlight Malaysia’s walkability problem. While parts of Kuala Lumpur may appear pedestrian‑friendly, the reality shifts dramatically once you step into suburban areas. Sidewalks are scarce, often missing altogether, leaving residents dependent on cars even for short trips. 

On social media platform X, one user pointed out that the SUKE Highway, opened in 2022 after long delays, towers nearly as high as a 10‑storey building. Photos of its elevated structure have fueled debate online, reinforcing the view that Malaysia is far from a walkable country. 

Some view the highway as a practical fix for congestion, but others argue it’s only a temporary band‑aid masking Malaysia’s deeper reliance on cars. 

Additionally, another commenter criticised the design of the new LRT3, noting that residents often lack direct access to stations. He highlighted the irony of needing to drive to the LRT just to use it—defeating the purpose of public transit meant for those who cannot afford cars or are unable to drive.

Furthermore, some contrasted Malaysia’s car‑centric design with Singapore’s walkability. Despite sharing the same tropical climate, Singapore maintains well‑kept sidewalks that make everyday trips—like walking from home to a convenience store—simple and safe. The same can’t be said for most places in Malaysia. 

Others shared a troubling observation: schoolchildren in Cheras, near the SUKE Highway, were seen attempting to cross roads revamped beneath the elevated structure. He described the sight as heart‑stopping, stressing how dangerous it is for young students to navigate such traffic conditions. 

Change will be difficult: reworking the Klang Valley’s infrastructure would be astronomically expensive. As Malaysia’s urban population keeps rising, traffic jams will inevitably worsen. 

Without systemic investment in public transport and walkability, highways remain a costly band‑aid. The challenge is balancing growth with sustainable mobility, rather than repeating the cycle of congestion through endless road expansion.

This article (The hidden reality behind Malaysia’s giant elevated highways) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News.

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