Singaporean fined RM9,100 in Johor Bahru over viral road rage incident
A Singaporean man has been fined RM9,100 (S$2,770) in Johor Bahru after admitting to mischief and insulting behaviour in a road rage case that went viral online.
- Singaporean man fined RM9,100 (S$2,770) in Johor Bahru after viral road rage case
- Cheng Kuan Poh pleaded guilty to mischief and insulting behaviour
- Viral videos showed him shouting, pushing, spitting, and kicking a BMW
- Court noted his clean record and financial responsibilities in sentencing
A Singaporean man was fined a total of RM9,100 (about S$2,770) by the Magistrate’s Court in Johor Bahru on 12 June 2025, after pleading guilty to two charges linked to a road rage confrontation that sparked widespread attention in Malaysia.
The accused, 40-year-old human resources manager Cheng Kuan Poh, admitted to mischief resulting in property damage and to using words or gestures intended to insult another person’s modesty.
The court fined him RM4,300 for mischief and RM4,800 for insulting behaviour. Both offences carry possible jail terms: up to three months’ imprisonment for mischief, and up to five years for insulting words or gestures.
Leniency plea considered
During sentencing, Cheng appealed for leniency, telling the court he had never committed an offence in Malaysia before. His lawyer said he is single, supports his elderly parents, and has a monthly income of about S$2,000.
Johor police confirmed that Cheng had no prior criminal record and that his urine test results were negative for drugs.
Incident in Skudai
The case stemmed from an altercation on 7 June in the Tun Aminah area of Skudai, Johor. A Malaysian couple driving a BMW lodged a police report after an argument with Cheng, who was driving a Singapore-registered Toyota Altis.
Police said the BMW had been obstructing Cheng’s car, which led to repeated honking. This escalated into a roadside confrontation.
Viral videos show confrontation
Footage of the incident, widely shared online, showed Cheng shouting at the couple, pushing them, kicking their BMW, and spitting at them. The car sustained dents, though no injuries were reported.
Cheng was arrested on 8 June by Johor Bahru North police, a day after the incident.
Online backlash
The confrontation quickly went viral across social media platforms in Malaysia, drawing strong condemnation from netizens. Many described the behaviour as aggressive and unacceptable, with calls for firm action by authorities.
