Road Crashes Cost Malaysia up to RM30b a Year, but Human Cost of 18 Daily Deaths Is Far Greater, Says Minister

Road crashes cost Malaysia up to RM30b a year, but human cost of 18 daily deaths is far greater, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — Malaysia incurs up to RM30 billion in socio-economic losses each year due to road accidents, said Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.He said the figure was based on the economic value of the risks associated with fatalities, including loss of productivity and income, treatment costs, as well as the impact on families and society.“However, despite all these calculations, the loss of life still cannot be valued i…

Accidents causing RM30bil in socio-economic losses a year

The figure is based on the economic value of the risks associated with fatal crashes, including loss of productivity, treatment costs and the impact on families and society.

Road accidents cause RM30bil in socio-economic losses a year, says Nanta

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia incurs up to RM30bil in socio-economic losses each year due to road accidents, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

Road accidents claimed 6,537 lives in Malaysia in 2025 – 18 deaths daily; up to RM30 bil in socio-economic losses

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has said road accidents in Malaysia cause up to RM30 billion in socio-economic losses yearly. “This RM30 billion figure is valued based on the economic value of changes in mortality risk, including loss of productivity and income, treatment costs, and effects on families and society. Yet behind all these calculations, the loss of life remains priceless in ringgit…

Over 6,500 deaths in 2025, RM30 bil in annual losses: Works minister calls for safer roads

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Aug 17: Malaysia incurs up to RM30 billion in socio-economic losses each year due to road accidents, says Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the figure is based on the economic value of the risks associated with fatalities, including lost productivity and income, treatment costs, and the impact on families and society. “However, behind all these calculations, the loss of a life can never truly be …