A 40-year-old man pleads not guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a married couple in Bentong, with bail set at RM8,000.
BENTONG: A 40-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of a married couple.
Lee Kang Foong entered his plea at the Magistrate’s Court here today over the incident on December 10.
He is accused of driving a Mercedes-Benz dangerously, resulting in the deaths of Karmilawati Muhamad Ya’akob and Mohammad Nazri Md Salleh, both 51.
The alleged offence occurred at 8.15 pm at KM3 of Jalan Bentong-Gombak.
Lee was charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The charge carries a prison term of five to 10 years and a fine between RM20,000 and RM50,000 upon conviction.
Deputy public prosecutor Rabiatul Adawiah Abdul Wahab proposed bail at RM10,000.
Lee’s lawyer, Young Hiang Siong, requested a reduction citing his client’s health issues and responsibility for elderly parents.
Magistrate Nuur Fakhizaa Abu Bakar set bail at RM8,000 with one surety.
The magistrate also ordered the suspension of the accused’s driving licence.
The case has been scheduled for mention on February 23, 2026.
Media previously reported the couple died in a collision involving a Mercedes-Benz and a Proton Saga.
Their 23-year-old son, who was driving the Proton Saga, sustained serious head injuries. – Bernama
