Vigilance and Quick Thinking Helped Avoid Potential Harm on Malaysian Highway
A Singaporean man, Naz Bart Morningstar, recently took to Facebook to share his alarming experience of being tailed by a suspicious car while driving alone in Johor Bahru (JB). On November 7, Naz recounted how a white car with three occupants began following him along a highway in Iskandar Puteri. The incident was captured on a one-minute dashcam video, showing the white car repeatedly cutting in front of his vehicle and attempting to close the gap whenever he sped up.
Naz described the situation as the “scariest 10-minute chase” and immediately called his Malaysian cousin for advice. His cousin warned him not to stop the car, suggesting the pursuit may involve dangerous tactics to make him halt and potentially harm him.
Unable to locate the nearest police station, Naz was advised to drive toward a busy, well-populated area. As he neared an area with more traffic, the white car abruptly abandoned the chase and exited into a side road.
Naz shared his story to spread awareness among fellow travelers, urging them not to stop in similar situations and to either head to a police station or a crowded area. Fortunately, he was unharmed, but his post serves as a reminder to stay vigilant while driving in unfamiliar areas.
In a separate incident, another Singaporean, Damien Yeo, had his car stolen in Malaysia while parked at SkyAvenue shopping mall in Genting Highlands. The vehicle was later found in Selangor with several parts and valuables missing, amounting to over $8,000 in losses. These stories highlight the importance of taking precautions while traveling across borders by c