A Kuala Lumpur High Court increased a driver's jail sentence from 30 days to six months for reckless driving that caused a motorcycle accident near the Duta Toll Plaza. The driver, K. Darmaraju, hit a couple on a motorcycle and fled the scene. The judge also upheld the RM12,000 fine and five-year driving license disqualification. The prosecution argued for a harsher sentence due to the victims' permanent disabilities, while the defense requested the initial sentence be maintained.
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