PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IS not a priority on Malaysian roads. Why? According to a Stanford University study, it is because Malaysians do not walk. Instead, we were ranked the third “laziest”, documented in facts and figures and popular culture, most notably using the “power of the hand” when crossing the road.
Despite the almighty hand, the Malaysian Ministry of Transport has stated that 542 pedestrians die each year from road accidents. This alarming number highlights the poor walkability of Malaysian roads and the need to ensure pedestrian safety.
