A 42-year-old Singaporean man died on 14 Jun 2025 after a cycling accident in Johor, Malaysia.
The incident occurred along Jalan Gunung Pulai, Kulai, at approximately 9:45 am.
According to The New Straits Times, the man was cycling with three other cyclists when he struck a pothole. He fell onto the road and was then run over by a lorry carrying gravel.
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He suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
The Kulai Fire Station confirmed the details in a Facebook post, stating the victim was hit by a heavy vehicle after his fall.
Details from Authorities
Police identified the victim as a Singaporean male. His body was sent to a hospital in Kulai for a post-mortem examination.
Kulai district police chief Tan Seng Lee told the media that the group of four cyclists had been riding together when the accident occurred.
The road where the crash happened is known for heavy vehicle traffic, especially from lorries serving a nearby quarry.
Road Condition and Official Response
The Malaysian Minister of Works, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said that the road surface at the accident site showed “crocodile cracking”, a pattern of interconnected cracks caused by repeated overloading from heavy vehicles.
He noted that although road shoulder upgrades were completed earlier in the year, the damage reappeared quickly due to the frequent passage of lorries.
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Immediate Repairs Ordered
Minister Nanta Linggi has ordered immediate repairs to the affected stretch of state road J165, reported The Star.
He said comprehensive resurfacing and rehabilitation works would follow once the necessary funding is approved.
The Works Ministry is coordinating with state authorities to address the road hazard as quickly as possible.
He also advised cyclists to avoid routes heavily used by lorries, choose safer times for cycling, and always wear safety equipment. The Minister expressed condolences to the victim’s family.
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