KOTA BARU: Police are still conducting a comprehensive investigation into a crash involving a Road Transport Department (JPJ) vehicle and a car at KM85.5 of the Kota Bharu-Machang-Jeli road in Tanah Merah, on Friday (March 20). Tanah Merah OCPD Supt Mohd Haki Hasbullah said the investigation covered various aspects, including witness statements, forensic analysis and technical examinations at the scene. "Police take seriously the circulation of screenshots related to the crash and note the various reactions and discussions among the public, particularly on social media. Elaborating further, Mohd Haki said claims that police had made conclusions without basis were untrue. On Saturday, Kelantan JPJ director Mohd Misuari Abdullah denied allegations circulating on social media that the department's vehicle had caused the crash.

Source: The Star March 22, 2026 21:04 UTC