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Malay Mail
08-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Seremban food rider charged with driving recklessly, without licence on Jalan Persiaran Senawang
SEREMBAN, July 8 — A food rider pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to a charge of reckless driving without regard to the danger or consequences arising. Iskandar Abd Asri, 20, made the plea after the charge was read out before Magistrate Saiful Sayoti. He was charged with driving a Proton Satria car, was charged with driving the vehicle recklessly and dangerously to the public at about 2am on Jalan Persiaran Senawang 1 here, last July 6. The offence, under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act1987 (Act 333), provides a maximum imprisonment of five years and a fine of up to RM15,000, as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for not less than five years and the probationary driving licence can be revoked, if convicted. However, he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving the car without a valid licence at the same time, date and location according to Section 26(1) of the same law. The offence is punishable with a fine of up to RM2,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or both, if convicted. The court allowed him bail of RM3,000 and RM300 with one surety respectively and set Aug 21 for mention for submission of documents and social reports. Deputy public prosecutor Muhammad Zul Azrin Zainuddin prosecuted, while lawyer Noor Syairah Izzati Md Noor represented Iskandar. — Bernama
Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Singaporean drivers hit with RM57,000 in fines since July 1 as Johor JPJ cracks down on VEP dodgers
JOHOR BARU, July 6 — The Johor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 190 summonses amounting to RM57,000 during the first five days of full enforcement of the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) at the Malaysia–Singapore land border, which began on July 1. State JPJ director Azmil Zainal Adnan said 1,767 vehicles were inspected, with 94 vehicles issued warning notices. 'So far, VEP enforcement at the land checkpoints has proceeded smoothly,' he told Bernama today. Under the enforcement, drivers of Singapore-registered vehicles entering Malaysia without a valid VEP may be fined RM300. The enforcement is in line with Section 66H(7) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which makes it an offence to drive a foreign-registered motor vehicle into or within Malaysia without a valid permit. The VEP system aims not only to manage cross-border traffic flow but also to enhance the enforcement of road transport laws involving foreign vehicles. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
Bus drivers, passengers must wear seat belts, says JPJ
It is the driver's responsibility to ensure all passengers are secured with seat belts before the bus departs, according to JPJ director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : All drivers and passengers of express and tour buses will be required to wear seat belts from July 1, says road transport department (JPJ) director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli. He said this applies to buses manufactured after January 2020, while buses built before 2020 will be given a grace period to install seat belts, Berita Harian reported. He added that drivers must remind passengers to wear their seat belts at the start of every journey and ensure it is worn at all times. According to Aedy, if it was found that the driver failed to do so and some passengers did not buckle up, then they along with the driver and the bus company will all be issued a summons. 'If the driver has reminded the passengers and they still refuse to wear seat belts, then, only the passengers will be fined. 'Naturally, we will review CCTV footage and question passengers to confirm whether a reminder was given,' he was quoted as saying. Aedy said it is the driver's responsibility to ensure all passengers are secured with seat belts before the bus departs, and those who fail to do so will be fined RM300. He said JPJ will not compromise on the matter, as discussions have already been held with bus operators, and guidelines have been issued regarding the directive.
Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Anthony Loke: RTD, APAD to step up action on repeat offenders, audit companies
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke today directed the Road Transport Department (RTD) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to step up enforcement against repeat commercial vehicle traffic offenders and companies that consistently violate regulations. Loke said the measures will include proactive audits of transport companies, even in the absence of specific incidents. 'I have instructed JPJ and APAD to intensify enforcement, especially targeting repeat offenders and companies with a history of violations. 'Proactive measures, including audits, must be conducted, and these will take place regardless of whether an incident has occurred,' he said at a press conference on the digitalisation of the MY50 Pass here today. The minister also acknowledged receiving complaints about lorry drivers concealing traffic summonses, resulting in a backlog of unpaid fines. He explained that commercial vehicle permits are issued by APAD, and permit holders are responsible for addressing any violations, amid concerns about delays in taking action against repeat offenders. 'When these issues come to light, people accuse us of acting too slowly. So now, we are expediting the enforcement process. 'When a vehicle is summoned, it is the permit holder, the vehicle owner, who must address the drivers' violations,' he said. Yesterday, Loke said the ministry would start naming transport service providers with the highest number of traffic summonses as part of a crackdown prompted by a series of fatal road accidents in recent months. He added that the list would be published periodically as a stern warning to bus and logistics operators to comply with regulations.
Free Malaysia Today
13-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Lorry driver, assistant killed in triple heavy vehicle crash
The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. (Bernama pic) BATU PAHAT : A lorry driver and his assistant were killed in an accident involving three heavy vehicles at KM81.9 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound yesterday morning. Batu Pahat district police chief Shahrulanuar Mushaddat Abdullah Sani said the victims of the 8.30am accident were R Pubalan, 45, and his assistant R Sivasanthiran, 35. In a statement, Shahrulanuar said initial investigations found that the crash occurred when the lorry, which was carrying electronic goods, crashed into the back of a timber trailer. 'As a result of the collision, the timber lorry went on to crash into an oil tanker. 'The two victims, who suffered serious head, chest and leg injuries, were confirmed dead at the scene. 'The driver of the timber lorry, who sustained minor leg and chest injuries, was taken to Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat. The driver of the oil tanker was not injured,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Members of the public who witnessed the incident are urged to come forward to any nearby police station.
