A FORMER express bus driver and his girlfriend have been jailed and fined after admitting to a charge of dangerous driving involving a passenger bus during a journey to Johor, in a case that drew public attention after footage of their behaviour went viral.
The two accused, identified as Arif Fahmi Abd Salam, 36, and Nur Adila Najwa Ilham Ameerrullah, 21, pleaded guilty after the charge was read before the Magistrates’ Court in Jasin on Friday.
Magistrate Mazana Sinin sentenced Arif Fahmi to one year’s imprisonment, while Nur Adila was sentenced to six months’ jail. Both were also fined RM5,000 each.
The court further ordered that both accused serve an additional two months’ imprisonment if they fail to pay the fines, and imposed a five-year disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence.
According to the charge, the pair were jointly accused of driving a bus with registration number APE 9588 in a manner deemed dangerous to the public.
The offence was committed at the Bemban Rest and Service Area exit on the North–South Expressway southbound in Jasin at about 7.30pm on 12 April.
The case had attracted widespread attention after footage of the incident circulated online, prompting public concern over safety standards involving passenger transport operators.
The sentencing underscores continued enforcement action by Malaysian authorities against dangerous driving offences on major highways. - April 17, 2026
