ISKANDAR PUTERI: Two motorcyclists tragically lost their lives in separate accidents late Saturday night and early Sunday morning in Gelang Patah and Jalan Ulu Pulai.
The first incident occurred on the Forest City highway around midnight, when a 20-year-old rider lost control of his motorcycle and skidded, suffering severe head injuries.
The victim was on his way to meet friends for supper in Gelang Patah when the crash happened.
The second fatality took place at 2.50am on Km1.4 of Jalan Ulu Pulai, where a 44-year-old man also skidded while negotiating a bend, crashing into a drain.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner M. Kumarasan confirmed both accidents and urged road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies.
Anyone with information that could assist with the investigations is asked to contact the district traffic investigation and enforcement department at 07-5101322.