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Zulkifli moots ‘diyat’ for drink-driving victim’s family
The religious affairs minister says the rights of Amirul Hafiz Omar’s bereaved family cannot be overlooked
Religious affairs minister Zulkifli Hasan said a discussion on the implementation of ‘diyat’ was held on Feb 11 in Putrajaya, involving muftis, prominent figures and experts. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: The Islamic compensation mechanism of “diyat” should be explored as a means of justice for the family of Amirul Hafiz Omar, who was killed in a drink-driving crash in Klang yesterday, says religious affairs minister Zulkifli Hasan.
He said the victim’s family’s rights cannot be ignored, and “diyat” should be considered to ensure justice for the bereaved family.
“The incident is deeply saddening and reflects negligence that cannot be tolerated as it has resulted in the loss of a life,” he said in a Facebook post today.
In shariah law, “diyat” is compensation paid to victims or their heirs for unintentional killing, injury or property damage.
Zulkifli said a discussion on its implementation was held on Feb 11 in Putrajaya, involving muftis, prominent figures and experts.
He welcomed transport minister Loke Siew Fook’s statement earlier today that his ministry is drafting amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require offenders to pay compensation to victims’ families in addition to imprisonment.
Loke said the recent amendment to the Act, enforced since October 2020, already provides stiff penalties.
He noted that under Section 44, those convicted of driving under the influence and causing death may face imprisonment for 10-15 years and a fine ranging from RM50,000 to RM100,000.
For repeat offences, the punishment is heavier — imprisonment of 15 to 20 years, and a fine ranging from RM100,000 to RM150,000.
Amirul was killed in Klang yesterday morning after being rammed by a car driven by a man in his 20s who was believed to be under the influence of both alcohol and drugs.
A dashcam clip posted online showed a car overtaking in the opposite lane crashing into an oncoming motorcyclist, sending the victim flying into the air and landing on top of another vehicle.
The suspect has been remanded until Thursday.
He said the victim’s family’s rights cannot be ignored, and “diyat” should be considered to ensure justice for the bereaved family.
“The incident is deeply saddening and reflects negligence that cannot be tolerated as it has resulted in the loss of a life,” he said in a Facebook post today.
In shariah law, “diyat” is compensation paid to victims or their heirs for unintentional killing, injury or property damage.
Zulkifli said a discussion on its implementation was held on Feb 11 in Putrajaya, involving muftis, prominent figures and experts.
He welcomed transport minister Loke Siew Fook’s statement earlier today that his ministry is drafting amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to require offenders to pay compensation to victims’ families in addition to imprisonment.
Loke said the recent amendment to the Act, enforced since October 2020, already provides stiff penalties.
He noted that under Section 44, those convicted of driving under the influence and causing death may face imprisonment for 10-15 years and a fine ranging from RM50,000 to RM100,000.
For repeat offences, the punishment is heavier — imprisonment of 15 to 20 years, and a fine ranging from RM100,000 to RM150,000.
Amirul was killed in Klang yesterday morning after being rammed by a car driven by a man in his 20s who was believed to be under the influence of both alcohol and drugs.
A dashcam clip posted online showed a car overtaking in the opposite lane crashing into an oncoming motorcyclist, sending the victim flying into the air and landing on top of another vehicle.
The suspect has been remanded until Thursday.
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