26-7-2023 (KUALA LUMPUR) A recent study conducted by experts at the car subscription service FINN has shed light on the safety of roads in various countries, and Malaysia has found itself in an alarming position. The study analyzed the number of fatalities resulting from car accidents in each country and ranked them based on deaths per 100,000 people.
Unfortunately, Malaysia has secured the third spot in this unfortunate ranking, placing only behind Saudi Arabia, which takes the first position, and Thailand at second. The statistics reveal that Malaysia has one of the highest fatality rates with 22.48 deaths per 100,000 people.
On the brighter side, the same study has also identified the top 20 safest roads in the world, with Iceland emerging as the leader with a remarkably low 2.05 deaths recorded per 100,000 people. Norway secures the second spot, and making up the top five are Switzerland, Ireland, and Sweden.
In the Asian region, Japan stands out as the only country to make it into the top 10 safest roads list, securing a commendable 7th spot.
