SHAH ALAM - The owner of the blue Perodua Myvi involved in a fatal drunk driving incident along Jalan Raya Barat has spoken out against racial comments on social media, saying the tragedy should not be seen as a racial issue but as a loss of life.
The man known as Megan, 42, said he was deeply disturbed by comments attempting to turn the tragedy into a racial issue.
“This is not about race. This is about life,” he said in a video.
Recounting the incident, Megan said he initially had no idea who the victim was when the motorcyclist landed on his vehicle during the chaos.
“When he first fell onto my car, I didn’t even know who he was. When I saw his hand on one side, I immediately slowed down because it was very close to the front of my car. My life was at risk and his life was at risk too,” he said.
Acting quickly but calmly, he manoeuvred his car to prevent the victim from falling further and to avoid worsening his injuries.
“The most important thing for me at that moment was whether he was still alive, whether I could help save him. That’s why I slowed down and carefully moved to the side,” he added.
It was only after he got out of the vehicle that he realised the victim was a Malay man.
“But that didn’t matter. Life is what matters most,” he said.
The crash, which occurred at about 11.40 am last Sunday, claimed the life of 33-year-old motorcyclist Amirul Hafiz Omar after he was hit by a car allegedly driven recklessly.
Initial investigations found that a Honda City driven by a man in his 20s was speeding from Jalan Raya Barat towards Bandar Klang in a dangerous manner, overtaking multiple vehicles before entering the opposite lane and colliding with the victim.
The driver, identified as R. Saktygaanapathy, has been charged in court with murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code — an offence that carries the death penalty or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years, along with caning upon conviction.
No plea was recorded as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
He also pleaded guilty to a separate charge under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for consuming benzodiazepines and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which carries a fine of up to RM5,000 or a maximum of two years’ imprisonment.
Megan said the incident has left him traumatised and struggling to return to normal life.
“Even two to three days after the incident, I’m still traumatised. It’s hard for me to go to work because my car was badly damaged and that was my only transport,” he said.
Adding to his distress, the car belonged to a friend who had lent it to him for daily use.
“Now I have to answer to my friend. There’s no insurance coverage for me as a third party. It’s been very difficult,” he said.
Despite his ordeal, Megan emphasised that he and another individual, identified as Jason, did their best to assist at the scene.
He also urged the public not to generalise communities when discussing alcohol consumption.
“When I read the comments, yes, it’s true that certain individuals consume alcohol, we know that. But don’t drag everyone into it. Don’t generalise,” he said.
Instead, he called for accountability among those who choose to drink.
“To those who drive under the influence of alcohol, please stop before it’s too late. It’s not just about your life. When something happens, you are affecting other people too,” he said.
He added that the loss of a life is something that can never be justified.
“When someone else loses their life because of your actions, that’s not something we can accept,” he said.