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Unfair to make seniors go for medical check-up before driving licence renewal, says group
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Publish date: Sat, 25 Sep 2021, 03:02 PM
PETALING JAYA: A proposal to compel senior citizens to undergo a medical check-up and be declared fit before they renew their driving license is unfair, says the Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS).
Its president Dennis Tan said this is because there are no statistics showing that they are among the main contributors to road accidents in the country.
Instead of going after senior citizens, Tan said the police should go after mentally ill people, substance abusers and repeat traffic offenders as they are more likely to cause road accidents than senior citizens.
"It is our belief that most road accidents are caused by young people driving recklessly, overtaking along narrow roads, speeding or beating traffic lights or even driving when they are drunk.
"We also feel that it is too much to single out senior citizens to undergo medical check-ups and get a doctor’s confirmation of their health condition before they can be issued with the licences," said Tan in a statement on Saturday (Sept 25).
He said that health issues such as blurred vision are not a reason to stop senior citizens from renewing their licences as this can be rectified by spectacles, just like anyone else having sight problems.
If such conditions were to be imposed on senior citizens, Tan said then it should also apply equally to younger people as there are many of them having facing similar health issues.
"It is my belief that most road accidents in the country are caused by younger people, not senior citizens.
"Therefore, there is no need to impose such conditions as senior citizens know when to stop driving vehicles, like when they are having health conditions such as Alzheimer’s or other serious illnesses.
"Many senior citizens, even at the age of 70 and above, are still healthy and actively contributing to society in their own ways," he said.
On Friday (Sept 24), the police proposed that the government limit the issuance of motor vehicle licences to senior citizens.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Deputy Comm Datuk Azisman Alias said this is because the health condition of senior citizens could contribute to road accidents.
He said that senior citizens should also undergo a medical check-up and get approval from a doctor to ascertain that they are fit to drive.
“Elderly people are more likely to suffer from health conditions such as Alzheimer’s and blurred vision, which can indirectly cause a road accident.
“There was a case where a senior citizen was caught driving on a motorcycle lane. The government needs to look into this issue,” he was quoted as saying.
He added that it was not suitable for senior citizens aged 70 and above to renew their driving licence for a five-year period due to the age factor.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/09/25/unfair-to-make-seniors-go-for-medical-check-up-before-driving-licence-renewal-says-group
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Rakyat sudah tak ada duit, masih mahu Rakyat full medical check up to renew lesen.
Mengarut.
Msia becomes strict law country?
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Road Users Association (PPJK) has proposed for motorists to undergo a health screening before their driving licences are renewed.
This can be done through an integrated health screening system said PPJK chairman Mohammad Hisham Shafie.
He said age alone should not be a criterion in limiting driving license issuance, instead, the priority should be the driver's health.
"For instance, there are people well above the age of 70 who can drive with no issues, but some younger drivers themselves are suffering from health issues.
"The government should look at the health status of the driver and not merely the age," he said when contacted today
25/09/2021 3:12 PM
2021-09-25 15:16
Posted by Sslee > Sep 25, 2021 4:23 PM | Report Abuse
Time fly, I am now become one of the senior citizens.
Answer : You should go for medical checkup before renewing your drivin license! I dont' as my wifey do all the driving for me!
2021-09-25 16:25
Or just pay some 'donation' to those enforcement officers! They can arrange something!
2021-09-25 16:25
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2021-09-25 16:25
Posted by i3lurker > Sep 25, 2021 4:27 PM | Report Abuse
Tun Dr M should be FORCED to take a medical test for Driving License too
Answer : All politicians regardless of age must take psychological test! Especially lie detector test! Those who can pass lie test must be liars and should not be politician! I am sure Mahathir can lie through like a pro!
2021-09-25 16:29
its simple
politicians will lie that they had already taken the psychological test
Posted by Tobby > Sep 25, 2021 4:29 PM | Report Abuse
Posted by i3lurker > Sep 25, 2021 4:27 PM | Report Abuse
Tun Dr M should be FORCED to take a medical test for Driving License too
Answer : All politicians regardless of age must take psychological test! Especially lie detector test! Those who can pass lie test must be liars and should not be politician! I am sure Mahathir can lie through like a pro!
2021-09-25 16:31
Better every two years, every driver including police has to retake their driving or riding test for any vehicle in Msia?
Because Covid makes people slow reaction during driving or riding vehicles?
Ini Baru adil.
2021-09-25 16:35
When age catch up with you sometime you just cannot recall name. But driving is like cycling you can never forget how to drive or cycling.
2021-09-25 16:36
every two years driver must go to Puspakom for brain inspection.
Drill a hole into brain to check for brain serial number whether tampered or not by Taliban
Posted by Juliana > Sep 25, 2021 4:35 PM | Report Abuse
Better every two years, every driver including police has to retake their driving or riding test for any vehicle in Msia?
Because Covid makes people slow reaction during driving or riding vehicles?
Ini Baru adil.
2021-09-25 16:37
Posted by Sslee > Sep 25, 2021 4:36 PM | Report Abuse
When age catch up with you sometime you just cannot recall name. But driving is like cycling you can never forget how to drive or cycling.
Answer : My wifey has this habit of rising her hands when the car is cruising over 100 km/h! She would say 'Look! No hands!'! Yeah, it freaks me! Jesus Christ woman! You will get us killed one day!
2021-09-25 16:39
u need a female chauffeur wearing Air Asia uniform with modified shortened mini-skirts
Posted by Sslee > Sep 25, 2021 4:36 PM | Report Abuse
When age catch up with you sometime you just cannot recall name. But driving is like cycling you can never forget how to drive or cycling.
2021-09-25 16:42
Haha l will just use AAdrive and book Stony as driver with just red underwear.
2021-09-25 16:44
Posted by Sslee > Sep 25, 2021 4:42 PM | Report Abuse
Haha buy her a Tesla with Autopilot.
Answer : That would be scary! Imagine she would just sit there and let Tesla drive from point A to Z! She would say 'Look, car drive by itsef!'. Jesus Christ woman! Those autopilot will get us both kill someday!
2021-09-25 16:45
Sifu Sslee, you employ Stony to be your AAdrive driver?
I want to employ Madam Korean to be my AAdrive driver lah. Lagi hebat.
Sifu i3lurker, will employ Kamaruddin as his AAdrive driver lah
Posted by Sslee > Sep 25, 2021 4:44 PM | Report Abuse
Haha l will just use AAdrive and book Stony as driver with just red underwear.
2021-09-25 16:52
I want to book Madam Korean to be my AA Ride driver lah. Lagi hebat with all her Make Up as thick as the icing cake?
2021-09-25 17:09
AA Ride driver can afford a RM1M+ Richard Mille watch.
"Qu'ils mangent de la brioche"
Sslee https://youtu.be/U6CEPnYCb1I
Nazir Razak AA Ride
25/09/2021 5:01 PM
2021-09-25 17:25
deflecting attention from Mat Rempit and Mat Lajak who are the real problem unlike seniors.
2021-09-26 00:47
A retiree said to his 80 year old friend, “It it true you’re getting married?”
“Sure is.”
“Have I met her?”
“I don't think so.”
“Is she attractive?”
“Won't win any beauty contests.”
“Can she cook?”
“Can't even boil an egg.”
“Is she rich?”
“Rich? Heck, she's so poor she can't even pay attention.”
“She must be great in the sack then?”
“I haven't actually found out.”
“My God, man, why are you marrying her?”
“She can still drive.”
2021-09-26 01:04
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Rakyat sudah tak ada duit, masih mahu Rakyat full medical check up to renew learn.
Mengarut.
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Road Users Association (PPJK) has proposed for motorists to undergo a health screening before their driving licences are renewed.
This can be done through an integrated health screening system said PPJK chairman Mohammad Hisham Shafie.
He said age alone should not be a criterion in limiting driving license issuance, instead, the priority should be the driver's health.
"For instance, there are people well above the age of 70 who can drive with no issues, but some younger drivers themselves are suffering from health issues.
"The government should look at the health status of the driver and not merely the age," he said when contacted today
2021-09-25 15:12