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The Star
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
‘Enforce stricter GPS rules'
PETALING JAYA: A failure to comply with the mandatory installation of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in commercial vehicles or attempts to hoodwink the authorities with a dummy device should warrant a revocation of operating permits, say road safety experts. Road Safety Council of Malaysia executive council member Datuk Suret Singh said the scheduled industry code of practice audits, which are conducted on all lorries and bus operators, entail the installation of GPS and check if a company has a safety officer. The audit also determines if journeys taken by the commercial vehicle are monitored and complaints of misconduct are addressed by the company. 'The audit also examines if pre-journey safety checks on the vehicle's condition are carried out and if drivers are fit to undertake the trip. 'Despite all these stringent checks, if some companies opt to install a dummy GPS, then they are sending a message that they do not care about the safety of other road users,' he said. In such cases, Suret said the authorities should come down hard on these rogue operators, revoke their permits and not let them off with just a warning. 'Stern action such as suspending or revoking the permit should be the new policy. 'Operators who run their fleet of vehicles responsibly and ethically should be given more opportunity,' said the former Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research chairman. Road safety expert Law Teik Hua said heavy vehicle operators resort to dummy GPS due to financial and operational factors. 'Some view GPS tracking as an unnecessary cost, particularly if they think they can evade fines. 'Others disable or fake tracking in a bid to hide unsafe practices such as drivers exceeding hours on duty or driving via dangerous shortcuts,' said Law, who heads Universiti Putra Malaysia's Road Safety Research Centre. Law said GPS tampering enables wrongdoing such as cargo theft or smuggling, adding that the absence of real-time tracking prevents fleet managers from acting fast during emergencies such as breakdowns or accidents. He said authorities need to conduct random checks to ensure not just the presence of GPS devices but also real-time operability. 'Sanctions for dummy or inoperable tracking systems must be stringent to discourage non-compliance, such as hefty fines or revocation of operating permits. 'Transport businesses, on the other hand, must be incentivised to install tamper-evident telematics systems with capabilities such as automatic notification of signal loss or tampering.' Law said real-time GPS tracking is a safety measure to prevent accidents, hold drivers accountable and streamline logistics. 'Ghost GPS defeats these advantages, inflicting unwarranted danger on the whole road community. 'With improved enforcement, more transparency and use of improved technology, the industry can transition to safer, more trustworthy means of managing fleets,' said Law. A ghost GPS is a decoy tracker used to mislead the actual GPS device, usually hidden elsewhere in a vehicle. Traffic consultant Dr Rosli Azad Khan said the use of dummy GPS devices by heavy vehicle operators is deeply disturbing as it reflects a culture of impunity and disregard for safety regulations. Rosli said that under the Land Public Transport Act 2010, the use of functioning GPS devices is a legal requirement. 'The purpose is clear to monitor vehicle speed, track location, ensure safe driving behaviour and allow operators to act swiftly when any violations occur,' added Rosli. To address the issue, he called for the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) and the Transport Ministry to launch an urgent audit on commercial vehicle operators with random roadside inspections. Rosli also proposed that criminal charges be levelled against those who install fake GPS systems in heavy vehicles. 'Charges under criminal code, not just transport laws, must be considered,' he said. Rosli said repeat offenders should be blacklisted from holding any public service vehicle permits and GPS data should be streamed live to a central monitoring system under Apad or the Road Transport Department (JPJ). 'The government should expedite the installation of dashboard cameras or dashcams in heavy commercial vehicles. 'The proposed dashcam regulation must not be delayed beyond the first quarter of next year,' added Rosli. Issues with dummy GPS came to the surface after a preliminary report of a road crash in Teluk Intan on May 13, which killed nine Federal Reserve Unit officers. The report revealed that the tipper lorry involved was overloaded by more than 70%, failed its safety inspection and had no seat belts or headrests for passengers.
Business Wire
04-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
World Economic Forum's 'Quantum for Society' Challenge Names Xairos as Top Innovator
LAFAYETTE, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xairos Systems, Inc., a quantum technology company that is developing a global resilient space-based timing architecture to augment timing from GPS (Global Positioning Systems), announces its selection as a Top Innovator in the 'Quantum for Society Challenge.' The award was presented on World Quantum Day in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by the World Economic Forum and partners the Center for the 4 th Industrial Revolution Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Uplink Initiative. Xairos was selected as a Top Innovator in the World Economic Forum's 'Quantum for Society Challenge," for developing a global resilient space-based timing architecture to augment timing synchronization from GPS using quantum technologies. Share Xairos joined a select set of companies in Riyadh that were recognized for harnessing quantum technologies to ensure a sustainable future for humanity. Specifically, Xairos was recognized for their role in developing a global resilient space-based timing architecture using Quantum Time Transfer. Accurate timing synchronization is critical for improving the efficiency of power grids, networks and data centers, including those needing higher compute capabilities due to rising demand from Artificial Intelligence. 'We are honored to be selected by the World Economic Forum, the Center for the 4th Industrial Revolution Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Uplink Initiative,' said David Mitlyng, CEO of Xairos. 'With their support, we can accelerate the vision of using quantum tech for the betterment of society.' About Xairos Xairos is developing a global resilient space-based timing architecture using Quantum Time Transfer (QTT), a protocol invented, patented, and perfected by the Xairos team. Accurate timing synchronization is critical for the world's transportation, networks, financial transactions, data centers, and power grids. Xairos is commercializing QTT to develop the next generation of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), with sub-nanosecond-level accuracy (1000 times better) and the security needed for future networks and applications. For more information, visit
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
World Economic Forum's "Quantum for Society" Challenge Names Xairos as Top Innovator
Award Announced at World Quantum Day in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia LAFAYETTE, Colo., June 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xairos Systems, Inc., a quantum technology company that is developing a global resilient space-based timing architecture to augment timing from GPS (Global Positioning Systems), announces its selection as a Top Innovator in the "Quantum for Society Challenge." The award was presented on World Quantum Day in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by the World Economic Forum and partners the Center for the 4th Industrial Revolution Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Uplink Initiative. Xairos joined a select set of companies in Riyadh that were recognized for harnessing quantum technologies to ensure a sustainable future for humanity. Specifically, Xairos was recognized for their role in developing a global resilient space-based timing architecture using Quantum Time Transfer. Accurate timing synchronization is critical for improving the efficiency of power grids, networks and data centers, including those needing higher compute capabilities due to rising demand from Artificial Intelligence. "We are honored to be selected by the World Economic Forum, the Center for the 4th Industrial Revolution Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Uplink Initiative," said David Mitlyng, CEO of Xairos. "With their support, we can accelerate the vision of using quantum tech for the betterment of society." About Xairos Xairos is developing a global resilient space-based timing architecture using Quantum Time Transfer (QTT), a protocol invented, patented, and perfected by the Xairos team. Accurate timing synchronization is critical for the world's transportation, networks, financial transactions, data centers, and power grids. Xairos is commercializing QTT to develop the next generation of Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), with sub-nanosecond-level accuracy (1000 times better) and the security needed for future networks and applications. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts For more information about Xairos:Myrna JamesMarketing LeadXairos Systems, Inc.303-956-0051myrna@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
New Indian Express
04-05-2025
- New Indian Express
GPS jammers put in place along India-Pak borders, harrowing time for pilots
NEW DELHI: The electronic warfare units deployed by India to jam Global Positioning Systems (GPS) of Pakistan military aircraft along the Indo-Pak border are creating issues for flights within India flying over cities in the vicinity, said an airport source. There is no major passenger safety involved but the flights are forced to fly a little longer due to problems encountered by the navigation aids inside the cockpit. 'Of late, we have received complaints from pilots of different airlines flying over Amritsar, Chandigarh and Srinagar about the sudden signal drops at some points during the travel. This forces them to fly a little longer than expected. Airlines are now loading some extra fuel in the flights flying towards this direction, taking into account the need to move around a bit extra distance whenever needed,' the source said. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation too has been apprised of the issue, the source added. According to Global tracker of aircraft flights, flightradar24, in a report states, 'GPS jamming involves saturating GPS receivers with unknown signals to render the receiver unusable, essentially degrading everyone's ability to effectively use GPS for navigational issues.' Aviation safety consultant and former pilot Captain Mohan Ranganathan said, 'All flight management systems use GPS signals and separations are based on accurate signals. If they are degraded, radar separations and conventional navigation has to be followed. This will cause delays. Airlines and Air Traffic Controllers will have to anticipate disruptions in schedules.' A pilot, requesting anonymity said, 'That can happen in any war-ravaged area. It is called as a GPS denied airspace.' He added, 'Defence aircraft mostly are fully equipped and won't be affected by GPS spoofing as the technology and satellites are under our control.'
