Pahang recorded 9,833 road accidents in 2025, with 108 fatal crashes resulting in 115 deaths, as police target hotspots ahead of Aidilfitri.

KUANTAN: A total of 9,833 road accidents were recorded in Pahang throughout 2025, with 108 cases classified as fatal and claiming 115 lives.

Kuantan district police chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah provided the figures today after attending an Ops Selamat advocacy programme.

He said that from January to February this year, 802 accidents were recorded, including four fatal crashes that resulted in four deaths.

“Accidents are found to be higher on federal, state and municipal roads, particularly at identified ‘hotspots’,” Ashari told reporters.

He highlighted that among the areas frequently recording accidents in Kuantan is the East Coast Expressway (LPT), which has the highest number of incidents.

Ashari said motorcyclists have also been identified as a high-risk group for accidents due to factors such as stability and greater exposure to road hazards.

He said the police are targeting a reduction in fatal accidents ahead of Aidilfitri through increased monitoring.

This effort falls under Ops Selamat, which runs from tomorrow until March 24, focusing on high-risk routes in the city.

 The Sun Malaysia