Malaysian motorists who read or send SMS text messages while behind the wheel face going to jail, authorities warned in a report on May 03, saying texting is more dangerous than talking on the phone.
Malaysia's Road Transport Department last year nabbed 600 motorists for using text messaging services and is setting its sights on catching more, according to the New Straits Times.
"Using the SMS while driving is more dangerous than talking on the handphone. You would have to concentrate on the message being sent. How can you keep your eyes on the road while doing this?" the deparment's enforcement director Solah Mat Hassan was quoted as saying.