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The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Melaka JPJ issues 153 summonses for seatbelt violations
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 153 summonses to express and tour bus drivers as well as passengers for failing to wear seatbelts between July 1 and yesterday. Its director Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop said 135 summonses were issued to passengers, and 18 to drivers. 'The violations were detected through undercover officers and regular enforcement operations. The seatbelt rule has been mandatory for express and tourist buses since July 1,' she said after a special joint operation by Melaka JPJ and other agencies at Batu Berendam here last night. She added that to raise awareness, JPJ has held engagement sessions with express and tour bus operators and provided promotional materials for display in buses. Earlier, during the operation, a 33-year-old motorcyclist was fined for not having a licence and riding a Honda Wave motorcycle that was found to be unsafe. The integrated operation, involving over 70 enforcement officers, checked 745 vehicles and issued penalties for 197 offences. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 hours ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
New safety measures under review after deadly FRU accident
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are currently in discussions with various stakeholders regarding improvements to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to personnel movement and convoy safety, following the fatal crash involving members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said they are also reviewing technical proposals and their compliance with road safety standards and regulations set by the Road Transport Department (JPJ). "Following the tragic accident that occurred in Teluk Intan on May 13, which claimed nine lives involving members of the FRU, the police have taken several immediate and comprehensive steps to improve the SOP related to personnel movement and convoy safety. "Regarding the expected enforcement date of the new SOP and its monitoring method, the police are currently in discussions with various relevant stakeholders, including on technical proposals and compliance with road safety standards and JPJ regulations," he said in a written parliamentary reply. He was responding to Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu), who had queried the matter. He outlined the key preliminary findings by the police on weaknesses in the existing SOP that contributed to the accident. These include the use of tactical lorries to transport personnel over long distances without basic safety systems such as seat belts; insufficient ventilation and interior lighting in the lorries; disorganised interior space lacking separation between passengers and equipment; and vehicles not designed for long-distance travel, which can cause fatigue and stress to personnel. "The existing vehicles were not designed for long-distance endurance, which can cause fatigue and stress to personnel," he said.
Rakyat Post
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
BJAK 8.8 Giveaway Offers Over RM500,000 Prizes For Insurance Renewal
PUBLISHED FOR BJAK Subscribe to our FREE OK, tell us if this sounds familiar… You're sitting at a traffic light, minding your own business, when your eyes wander up to that little square sticker on your windshield. 'Hmm… expires… AUGUST? Wait. AUGUST?! THIS AUGUST?!' Alamak! Cue internal screaming and frantic Googling for insurance quotes and JPJ office hours. 😰 But hey, calm down! Before you rush off to sort it out, here's some good news! This year, signing up for a free car insurance quote could actually win you a brand-new BYD Seal (yes, that sleek electric car everyone's been eyeing), all thanks to No Pantun, No Postings, No Problem! There's no contest drama here. No complicated steps. No uploading selfies or crafting slogans. Just sign up for a car insurance quote at Over RM500,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs! Grand Prize: A brand-new BYD Seal EV Premium home appliances & tech gadgets Tickets to movie screening, theme park & K-pop concert But Wait, 8.8 Gets Even Better! Guess what? For one day only (that's 8 August, obviously), Free Road Tax Delivery Free VIP Rescue Plan (included Unlimited Towing & Extended Warranty worth RM300++) How to Join (It's Literally Super Easy) Head to BJAK 's Sign up for a car insurance quote Pick your prize of choice You're in! No further steps, no drama. Pro Tip: The more sign-ups, the higher your chances of winning. So go ahead and cover your partners', parents', siblings', scandals' 😏… Everyone's car can count! Grand Prize Reveal Goes LIVE with Scha & Awal Of course, lah . They're bringing in celeb couple Scha Alyahya and Awal Ashaari to turn up the hype with a LIVE grand prize reveal: Date: 8 August 2025 Time: 9 pm Where: BJAK's Don't miss it! Your name might just pop up as the lucky new BYD Seal owner! So, what are you waiting for? Your car insurance needs renewing anyway, so might as well sign up for an insurance quote and win a car while you're at it! Join the BJAK 8.8 Mega Giveaway now at Campaign ends: 8 August 2025, 8 pm. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Don't wait for that 'PLAAK!' moment: How to transport your boats safely
JPJ's rule is that the load on your roof must never exceed the length or width of your car. Trouble comes without warning – especially when you're flying down the expressway with a kayak or boat strapped to your roof. Poor planning or low-quality gear can turn your weekend trip into a missile incident. It almost happened to me years ago when I decided a RM150 universal roof rack was 'good enough'. I was carrying a 22kg sea kayak from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. Heavy rain. Highway speeds. Then – PLAAK! – a loud metallic crack on the roof. If your kayak has scupper holes, stringing the strap through them will secure it positively, but don't tighten like you are trying to strap down a cow to avoid stressing the kayak's body. I slowed and pulled over. One of the metal grips holding the rack to my pickup's roof had popped open. I hammered it back in and kept driving. Hit a pothole – PLAAK! again. Eventually, I reached a rest stop and re-tightened everything properly. But the message was clear: when you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Those cheap universal racks are fine for your neighbourhood electrician hauling a 5kg aluminium ladder – but not for 22kg of watercraft at 110kph, plus wind shear. Budget racks are made from thin, soft metal or brittle plastic. They flex, shift and fail under stress. PLAAK! The grip of a cheap roof rack popping free after the car hit a pothole at high speed. Quality racks – in the RM1,500 to RM2,000 range – are load-rated, reinforced and vehicle-specific. They fit better, last longer, and include safety redundancies. This isn't about brand names – it's about engineering and accountability. Same goes for tie-down straps. Good ones cost around RM60. They resist UV damage, have non-slip cam buckles that stay tight, and hold tension without crushing your kayak. Observe that when carrying two kayaks, each one is strapped individually to the roof rack. The RM20 imports from online sellers? Sure, they'll work – until the fabric starts rubbing off in your hand. That's your warning sign: sunlight and friction are breaking them down. Replace immediately. Always strap with the buckles on the left side of your car – so you're not adjusting them while standing in traffic. Use two straps per boat, minimum. Add front and rear lines if you're hitting the expressway. On long drives, stop every hour or so at rest areas to check your straps. Tension can shift with heat and road vibration. Also, know the rules. We checked with the Road Transport Department – the 2020 roof rack guidelines are still in effect: Roof racks must not extend more than 23cm above the roof; Boats must not exceed the width or length of your vehicle; At least two tie-downs are required per craft; and The front axle must bear at least 20% of the load's weight. If your setup sticks out or looks unstable – especially with too much weight at the rear – you can be fined, or worse, ordered to stop and call a lorry. Don't wait for that 'PLAAK!' moment. As the Malay saying goes: malang tidak berbau. But with the right gear, you won't need a warning.
Daily Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Five-hour closure of Kota Kinabalu bypass this Friday
Published on: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 29, 2025 Text Size: The traffic lights at the Dewan involving the route from Capital Roundabout (Bandaran) to Dewan Masyarakat Road will also be closed temporarily. Kota Kinabalu: The KK bypass, from the Bunga Raya Roundabout to the Costal Roundabout, will be temporarily closed for five hours this Friday (Aug 1), from 6.30am to 11.30am. District Police Chief, ACP Kasim Muda, said the road closure is in conjunction with the National Month Launch, Sabah Day, and the 2025 Flag Raising Campaign. The event is expected to be officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, at the Kota Kinabalu Community Hall. The traffic lights at the Dewan involving the route from Capital Roundabout (Bandaran) to Dewan Masyarakat Road will also be closed temporarily. However, he said the route from Capital Roundabout to Bunga Raya Roundabout remains open to other road users. He said Jalan Dewan would also be temporarily closed from the direction of Pintu Gerbang Dirgahayu or from the direction of Padang Merdeka. In addition to the closure of roads on Jalan KK Bypass, roads such as Jalan Coastal will also have traffic control measures in place throughout the duration of the programme to ensure smooth traffic flow around the city centre. 'We have approximately 150 personnel assigned for security purposes, excluding an additional 50 personnel for traffic duties, along with assistance from JPJ, DBKK, and Rela,' he told the media after being a guest on the Interview Segment with Sabah FM presenters, DJ Ramlah and DJ Ozel, here on Monday. * 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
