Sarawak PDRM Offer 50 Pct Discount On Summonses In Conjunction With National Day Celebrations
Sarawak deputy chief commissioner Saifullizan Ishak said the discounts are applicable at all COPS district traffic investigation and enforcement division counters and payments can be made in cash, debit and credit cards.
'The 50 per cent discount is given for all traffic summonses that can be compounded under the Road Transport (Compounding of Offences) Rules 2003.
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