News & Reviews:   Lee lam Thye

Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has suggested that traffic fines for serious offences should be linked to an offender's income level instead of using the current flat rate system. He explained that a variable fine structure would create a fairer deterrent since standard fines of RM500 or RM1000 heavily penalise lower-income drivers while barely affecting wealthy individuals. This could properly punish the higher earners who usually pay their way out of consequences.