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M'sian police launch manhunt for driver who crashed into Second Link checkpoint barrier, fled towards S'pore
The driver also knocked down four traffic cones and before heading to the exit towards Singapore.
February 23, 2026, 06:55 PM
A Malaysian-registered car smashed through an immigration barrier at the Second Link checkpoint on Feb. 22, and supposedly fled towards Singapore.
According to New Straits Times, the incident occurred on the Malaysian side of the border at 2:40pm near the Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) Second Link.
A 33-second clip went viral after it was posted to the Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers (MSBC) Facebook group.
Auxiliary policemen attempted to stop the black car as it entered the heavy vehicle lane at the complex's Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Gate C, reported New Straits Times.
Instead, the car made a left turn and accelerated off.
A nearby sign stated the car was heading towards the scanner section.
Video from Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers (MSBC)/Facebook
Police report lodged by auxiliary police
District police chief Assistant Commissioner M Kumarasan said auxiliary police stationed at the complex in Tanjung Kupang lodged a police report.
The car had apparently entered the heavy vehicle lane meant for lorries, reported the New Straits Times.
When told to U-turn to head back to the correct lane for cars, the driver refused to cooperate and crashed into an immigration barrier, reported The Straits Times.
“Instead, the suspect accelerated, crashing through the immigration checkpoint barrier and four traffic cones before speeding towards the exit point to Singapore.”
Kumarasan said police are investigating the incident under Section 427 of Malaysia's Penal Code for mischief and Section 42(1) of Malaysia's Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
Kumarasan noted that efforts to locate and arrest the suspect are ongoing.
Online commenters claimed that the driver was seen detained at Singapore's Tuas checkpoint, but this could not be verified.
New Straits Times reported that if convicted in Malaysia, the driver may face up to five years' jail, a fine of between RM5,000 (S$1,625) to RM15,000 (S$4,876) or both.
The driver may also be disqualified from holding a driver's license.
Top photo from Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers (MSBC)/Facebook
