Some 12,288 vehicle fires have been reported nationwide since 2023. Kedah recorded 674 cases, followed by Sarawak (628), Sabah (618), Penang (608), Kelantan (420), Melaka (354), Terengganu (347), Perlis (49), Putrajaya (34) and Labuan (18). “Residential neighbourhoods remain the most common areas for vehicle fires, follo­wed by highways. He said one should never leave their vehicle idle or parked over dry grass or piles of leaves. Although the driver managed to drive away, other cars parked in the area were destroyed in the fire.

Source: The Star April 07, 2026 00:44 UTC