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The Star
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Strict GDL rules could hinder driver recruitment, says Johor Trucking Association
KULAI: Excessive rules and regulations imposed on Goods Driving Licence (GDL) holders may make it more difficult for logistic companies to recruit drivers, warns the Johor Trucking Association. Its president, Chai Pei Yoon, acknowledged the need for enhanced road safety following recent high-profile incidents involving heavy vehicles, particularly lorries, but argued that blaming lorry drivers entirely was unjust. "As employers, we have instructed our drivers to always follow road rules and not to speed. However, many accidents happen due to human error, and to put the blame solely on lorries is unfair. "In fact, the new rule by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to suspend the licence of a lorry driver involved in crashes before investigations are completed is unjustified," she added. Chai spoke to the media after attending the association's safety talk programme held at a cafe in Indahpura on Friday (July 11). She added that this new regulation could make it difficult for logistic companies to hire new drivers, and current drivers might seek other employment. "We urge the Transport Ministry to hold discussions or dialogues with stakeholders, including us, to find an amicable solution. The Johor Trucking Association hopes to discuss a win-win situation with the ministry to improve our industry further. Among the measures we are considering is a better training programme for drivers," she said. Meanwhile, the association secretary, C.K Tan, stated that suspending the licences of lorry drivers before any court ruling was unjust. "Court cases take a long time before any judgment is given, and suspending a driver's licence affects their livelihood since these drivers are paid based on trips. "Many drivers are now seeking other jobs because the rules have become too strict. If this continues, it will affect the supply chain as goods cannot be delivered due to a lack of drivers," he added. Tan also mentioned that the demand for lorry drivers in Johor is high due to numerous investments and sectors opening up, particularly within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). Last Sunday, Bernama reported that JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli announced the suspension of commercial vehicle drivers' licences involved in crashes until investigations are completed. Should the holder of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence or GDL be found guilty after a police investigation, their licences will be terminated. "To ensure commercial vehicle drivers are competent, the department will ensure that suspended individuals must undergo and pass a refresher course before their licences are reactivated or removed from the suspension list. "The refresher course will be organised by the department at locations to be determined later, and drivers will be charged fees to cover the cost of the course," he said.
BusinessToday
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- BusinessToday
Commercial Drivers Face License Suspension Pending Crash Probe
Commercial vehicle drivers, including those operating buses, trucks, lorries, and vans, who are involved in accidents will now face immediate suspension of their Public Service Vehicle (PSV) or Goods Driving Licence (GDL) pending the completion of accident investigations. This stringent new measure was announced today by the Road Transport Department (RTD) in a concerted effort to curb the alarming rise in commercial vehicle-related accidents on Malaysian highways. The directive means that any driver holding a PSV license (required for passenger vehicles like buses) or a GDL license (mandatory for goods vehicles such as trucks, lorries, and vans) will have their credentials temporarily revoked as soon as their involvement in an accident is confirmed. The suspension will remain in effect throughout the entire duration of the official investigation into the incident, ensuring a period of enforced non-operation for the drivers in question. This move underscores the RTD's escalating concern over the increasing frequency and severity of crashes involving heavy and commercial vehicles, which often lead to significant casualties and traffic disruptions. By immediately suspending licenses, the department aims to enforce stricter accountability among commercial drivers and their employers. While the move could cause inconvenience to commercial vehicle operators but the implementation is necessary given high number of road accidents that often lead to fatality. Related
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New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Immediate licence suspension for commercial drivers in accidents
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has decided to immediately suspend the vocational licence of commercial vehicle drivers involved in road accidents, pending police investigations. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said that if drivers were found guilty or issued a notice for violating any provision under the Road Transport Act 1987, their vocational licences would be revoked in accordance with Section 56(4)(b) of the same Act. "As soon as an accident occurs and as soon as we receive a preliminary report from the police involving a bus or lorry driver, we will immediately suspend that driver's vocational licence. "Later, if police investigations find that the driver is not at fault, we will rescind the suspension. "However, if the driver is found to be at fault, we will take further action in accordance with the law, such as cancelling the driver's license, revoking permits and so on," he said after the MyLesen B2 licence presentation ceremony here today. Vocational licences comprised the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence for passenger vehicles and Goods Driving Licence (GDL) for goods vehicles. Aedy said suspension of vocational licences had begun, starting with the lorry driver involved in a fatal accident involving nine members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) on May 13. "As of today, we have suspended five," he said, adding that this included the bus driver involved in the accident that killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. To ensure that commercial vehicle drivers remained competent, Aedy said the RTD would require all drivers involved in accidents, even if not guilty, to pass a refresher course before their vocational licence could be reactivated or removed from the suspension list. "All drivers will also be subject to a fee to cover the cost of the training programme." He said the refresher course will cover re-education on driving competency, including road regulations, safe driving practices, mindset change and safe vehicle handling. "RTD will also set the duration of the programme, which must be successfully completed by the individual involved," he said, adding that further details on the programme will be announced in the near future. Aedy said the move was part of improvement efforts aimed at ensuring that all commercial vehicle drivers complied with road regulations, besides driving responsibly and safely on public roads. "Previously, such measures were not implemented. However, we are now taking a more decisive approach. "I would like to remind all operators, including bus and lorry companies, as well as those involved in goods and public transport services, to ensure that their drivers adhere to all regulations and responsibilities entrusted to them." Meanwhile, regarding the enforcement of seatbelt use among bus drivers and passengers, Aedy said up to yesterday, a total of 510 summonses had been issued. Of that total, 80 summonses were issued to drivers, 396 to bus attendants and passengers, 26 to backseat passengers, and eight to bus companies for not installing seat belts. Starting July 1, it became mandatory for all drivers and passengers of express and tour buses, manufactured after January 2020, to wear seat belts. For buses built before 2020, operators would be given a grace period to install seat belts.
Daily Express
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
GDL, PSV driving licences to be suspended till completion of crash investigations: RTD
Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will suspend the licences of commercial vehicle drivers involved in crashes until investigations are completed, its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said. Should the holder of a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence or Goods Driving Licence (GDL) be found guilty after the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) investigation, their licences will be terminated. Advertisement 'To ensure commercial vehicle drivers are competent, RTD will ensure that suspended individuals must undergo and pass a refresher course before their licences are reactivated or removed from the suspension list. 'The refresher course will be organised by the RTD at locations to be determined later and drivers will be charged fees to cover the cost of the course,' he told reporters after a licence presentation here today. He shared that five commercial vehicle drivers have been suspended, including those involved in the fatal PDRM Federal Reserve Unit lorry crash in Teluk Intan and the bus that hit a height restriction barrier in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan yesterday. In other developments, Aedy Fadli said the RTD has issued 510 compound notices to express buses, tour buses and goods vehicles since the enforcement of wearing safety belts came into effect in stages from July 1 and that 80 of the notices were issued to drivers and 396 to passengers and attendants. He also reminded express bus drivers that they will be issued compounds should their passengers be found not to be wearing safety belts and it was their responsibility to remind passengers before their vehicles moved out. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
JPJ suspends GDL, PSV licences until crash probes completed
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced the suspension of licences for commercial vehicle drivers involved in crashes until investigations conclude. Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli stated that Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Driving Licence (GDL) holders found guilty after police investigations will have their licences terminated. To ensure driver competency, suspended individuals must complete and pass a refresher course before their licences are reinstated. 'The refresher course will be organised by JPJ at designated locations, with drivers bearing the cost,' Aedy Fadly said during a licence presentation event. Five commercial drivers have already been suspended, including those linked to recent fatal crashes in Teluk Intan and Nilai. In a separate update, JPJ issued 510 compound notices for seatbelt violations since enforcement began on July 1. Aedy Fadly reminded express bus drivers that they are responsible for ensuring passengers wear seatbelts, with fines applicable if passengers fail to comply. - Bernama
