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New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Bus companies in Gerik crash failed basic safety standards, says MOT
KUALA LUMPUR: Three companies involved in the fatal bus crash in Gerik have been found to be non-compliant with transport safety regulations, according to a preliminary investigation report by the Transport Ministry. The companies, Kenari Utara Travel & Tours, Noreen Maju Trading and Nuratiqah Travel & Tours were audited by the Road Transport Department (RTD) under the Inspection and Safety Audit from June 9 to 11. All three companies were rated non-compliant, scoring audit marks as low as 10 per cent to 12 per cent, and were found to have failed to meet all mandatory requirements under the Industrial Code of Practice safety standards. "Kenari Utara Travel held a valid operating licence, but investigations revealed that it had unlawfully leased the licence to another company without approval, in breach of Section 49(1) of Act 715. "The operating licence was revoked by the Land Public Transport Agency on June 13," the report said. Noreen Maju was found to be operating a tour bus without a valid permit, using an unauthorised leasing arrangement. Meanwhile, Nuratiqah Travel had submitted a request to the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry for an exemption from using a tourist guide for the trip, despite not being directly involved in the vehicle's operation.
The Sun
26-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Final warning for errant commercial vehicle operators
PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Anthony Loke has announced that 11 freight transport companies were found to have over 1,000 unpaid summonses, while 17 express bus operators had more than 200 outstanding summonses each. One of the companies alone recorded over 22,000 summonses. The offences fall under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334) and the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715). 'This is not a naming-and-shaming exercise but a necessary step to urge operators to take responsibility for their actions and prioritise safety.' Loke said the companies were flagged for repeated violations in five key areas. For freight transport operators, common offences include technical faults such as non-compliant brakes or tyres and unauthorised vehicle modifications, driving without a valid licence, overloading, failure to renew road tax or insurance and speeding. Express bus operators were found guilty of speeding, frequent traffic violations such as improper lane usage or mobile phone use while driving, technical faults, driving without a licence and lack of proper insurance or road tax. 'All listed companies have been given 14 days from the date of the announcement to settle their outstanding summonses at any Road Transport Department (RTD) state or branch office. 'Failure to do so will result in immediate enforcement action, including blacklisting of the vehicles involved.' Loke also addressed recent widespread incidents involving reckless drivers, including cases where individuals were seen making obscene gestures on the road. 'If you witness such behaviour, record a video clearly showing the company name, vehicle number plate, location, date and time. 'This will help us take swift and firm action. That's our promise.' Loke emphasised that improved technology and stricter enforcement can only be effective when paired with a shift in mindset. 'We need to foster a safety-first mindset across the transport industry. 'Naming the companies is just the first step in a broader campaign. Only a small number of companies are involved, but they represent the most serious cases. This is their final warning.' The enforcement initiative is a collaborative effort between RTD, the Land Public Transport Agency and Transport Ministry, spurred by the rising number of road crashes and public concern about road safety. 'This is about prevention. We want operators to take responsibility now, not after a tragedy. This is the lesson and the reminder,' Loke stressed. Among the freight operators with the highest number of active summonses are KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (22,017), Mainiza Mantap Sdn Bhd (5,108) and Advancecon Machinery Sdn Bhd (3,620). Others on the list are VK Transport Sdn Bhd (3,016), NG Swee Aik Trading Sdn Bhd (2,352), Boon Chin Transport Sdn Bhd (2,339), Nation Dimensions Sdn Bhd (2,226), Syarikat Ehsan Enterprise Sdn Bhd (2,168), Nek Gurun Logistics Sdn Bhd (1,062), Macro Dimension Concrete Sdn Bhd (1,014) and SL Transport & Trading Sdn Bhd (1,006). For express bus operators, the top offenders include Cepat Ekspres Sdn Bhd (540), New Hoover Express & Travels Sdn Bhd (512) and Kuala Lumpur–Alor Star Express Sdn Bhd (477). 'We'll take more strict action to ensure greater accountability on the roads. Safety must always come first. It is our top priority for all road users and drivers,' said Loke.
Borneo Post
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
Transport Minister warns 28 companies with high outstanding summonses of tougher enforcement
Loke says the offenders comprised 11 goods vehicle operators and 17 express bus companies. – Bernama photo PUTRAJAYA (June 25): In an unprecedented move, the Transport Ministry today revealed a list of 28 commercial vehicle operators with a high number of outstanding traffic summonses, warning them to settle their dues promptly. Minister Anthony Loke said the offenders comprised 11 goods vehicle operators and 17 express bus companies. He named the top offenders as KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd, which has 22,017 summonses, Mainiza Mantap Sdn Bhd (5,108 summonses), Advancecon Mantap Sdn Bhd (3,620), Cepat Ekspres Sdn Bhd (540) and New Hoover Ekpress & Travels Sdn Bhd (512). (More details click He said all companies involved have been given 14 days from today to settle their outstanding summonses at any state or branch Road Transport Department (JPJ) office. 'Failure to do so will result in stricter enforcement actions, including immediate blacklisting of the vehicles. 'No discounts will be given — payment must be made according to the existing rates,' he said at a press conference here. Loke said the summonses involved offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334) and the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715). He said the five main offences were speeding, driving without a licence, technical violations, overloading, and driving without a motor vehicle licence (LKM) or insurance. When asked about the rationale behind the disclosure and firm action, Loke said it serves as a warning to all companies to prioritise vehicle safety and hire trained and responsible drivers. 'This is a warning for them to change their corporate culture — a culture of ensuring vehicle safety and for every driver to comply with safety standards,' he said. Loke added that the move is part of the government's efforts in response to the rising number of accidents involving companies in these categories. 'Although it may seem drastic and has never been done before (naming the companies), the government is taking this step because the public wants to see a culture shift. We do not want to witness another tragedy claiming many lives. Let the UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) tragedy be a lesson,' he said. He did not rule out the possibility of introducing further enforcement and preventive measures in the future to reduce fatal accident rates and ensure road safety for all users. – Bernama accidents anthony loke commercial vehicles summonses warning
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Loke Warns 28 Companies With High Outstanding Summonses Of Tougher Enforcement
GENERAL PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- In an unprecedented move, the Transport Ministry today revealed a list of 28 commercial vehicle operators with a high number of outstanding traffic summonses, warning them to settle their dues promptly. Minister Anthony Loke said the offenders comprised 11 goods vehicle operators and 17 express bus companies. He named the top offenders as KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd, which has 22,017 summonses, Mainiza Mantap Sdn Bhd (5,108 summonses), Advancecon Mantap Sdn Bhd (3,620), Cepat Ekspres Sdn Bhd (540) and New Hoover Ekpress & Travels Sdn Bhd (512). He said all companies involved have been given 14 days from today to settle their outstanding summonses at any state or branch Road Transport Department (JPJ) office. 'Failure to do so will result in stricter enforcement actions, including immediate blacklisting of the vehicles. 'No discounts will be given — payment must be made according to the existing rates,' he said at a press conference here. Loke said the summonses involved offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 (Act 334) and the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715). He said the five main offences were speeding, driving without a licence, technical violations, overloading, and driving without a motor vehicle licence (LKM) or insurance. When asked about the rationale behind the disclosure and firm action, Loke said it serves as a warning to all companies to prioritise vehicle safety and hire trained and responsible drivers.
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Reckless driving probe launched against StarMart bus driver
KULAI: Police have launched an investigation into a StarMart Express bus driver caught on video dangerously weaving through traffic and misusing the emergency lane along the North-South Expressway. Bukit Aman Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the June 12 incident is under investigation. "The Kulai Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department opened an investigation paper under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act for reckless and dangerous driving. "The driver involved and the bus operator have already had their statements recorded to facilitate further investigations," he told NST. Under Section 42 those guilty could face a maximum jail term of five years and the maximum fine between RM5,000 to RM15,000 and also have their license suspended for a maximum of two years. It was reported that the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) has suspended the operating licence of StarMart Express Sdn Bhd for 30 days following a recent viral incident involving one of its drivers allegedly speeding and driving dangerously in the right lane. Apad said the vehicle permit for bus ALA 6666 will be revoked effective Aug 7. It said the company had failed to comply with several provisions under the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715), particularly those concerning driver conduct and road safety. "The driver's behaviour posed a serious risk to road users, and as a licence holder under Act 715, the operator must prioritise safety at all times. Apad also issued a stern warning to all public transport operators, saying it will not hesitate to take firm action against any company or licence holder found in breach of existing laws and regulations. The agency urged the public to report any misconduct or violations involving public transport services via the Transport Ministry complaint hotline at 1-800-88-7723 or WhatsApp at 019-290 7723.
