Singaporean Cyclist Dies in Johor After Hitting Pothole, Roads Criticized

Post by : Jyoti Gupta

Photo:Facebook/@Kulai Fire Station

A man from Singapore was riding his bicycle with friends in Johor, Malaysia. Sadly, he hit a pothole on the road, fell off his bike, and was run over by a big truck carrying gravel. He died at the scene from serious head injuries. The accident happened on June 14, 2025, in the Kulai district.

People are very upset and worried about how dangerous the roads are in Malaysia. Many say there are too many potholes and heavy trucks that drive too fast. Some are sharing their sadness and anger on social media, asking the government to fix the roads and make them safer for everyone.

The police are looking into the accident and want anyone who saw what happened to help with their investigation. The government promised to fix the damaged road quickly and make changes to protect road users in the future.

This news is trending because it has made many people talk about road safety and demand action to prevent more accidents like this.

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