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The Sun
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
RM6.2 million collected from firms with highest outstanding summonses
BANGI: Twenty-eight companies identified by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) as having the highest number of unpaid summonses have settled 34,371 fines totalling RM6.2 million. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli confirmed the payments, noting that 11 commercial goods firms and 17 bus operators responded after Transport Minister Anthony Loke granted a two-week grace period starting June 25. 'We assist by providing updated records and facilitating immediate settlements. All companies involved showed willingness to resolve their outstanding fines,' he said during a press conference at the 2025 JPJ Family Day event held at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's sports centre. While acknowledging the cooperation of these firms, Aedy Fadly highlighted that some companies have yet to settle their summonses. JPJ has extended a one-month grace period from July 9 for remaining offenders. 'Failure to comply will result in vehicle blacklisting. Some have already been blacklisted due to non-response,' he added. Commercial goods and bus operators also qualify for the RM150 compound rate under the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS). 'This offer, extended until December 31, covers AWAS summonses from October 2018 onwards, as well as Notice 114 and Notice 115 issued since 2023,' he explained. – Bernama
Daily Express
27-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
RM6.2m collected from companies with highest number of outstanding summonses: JPJ
Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. - fotoBERNAMA BANGI: Twenty-eight companies listed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) as having the highest number of outstanding summonses have settled 34,371 summonses costing RM6.2 million, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said. The companies, 11 commercial goods companies and 17 bus operators, had reached out to the department after Transport Minister Anthony Loke gave them a two-week grace period beginning June 25 to settle their outstanding summonses, he added. 'So for the JPJ, we assist by issuing the latest records and how to settle them immediately. We do see all companies wishing to settle their outstanding issues,' he said at the media conference of the 2025 JPJ Family Day at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) sports centre here today. He thanked the companies that reached out for their cooperation, but noted that there were some others that have yet to settle their summonses but said that the department would give them a grace period of a month starting from July 9 for them to do so. 'If it remains unsettled, the JPJ will blacklist the vehicles under the companies. There are those that we have already blacklisted as they did not respond to us,' he added. He also said that commercial goods companies and bus operators were eligible for the RM150 compound rate that applies to all vehicles issued with Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) summonses. 'Companies with such summonses qualify for the same offer and we have announced on July 1 that the offer is extended to Dec 31 for three categories, the AWAS from Oct 2018 till now, Notice 114 (interview notice) and Notice 115 (request for driver details) starting from 2023,' he added. * 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
Barnama
27-07-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
RM6.2 Mln Collected From Companies With Highest Number Of Outstanding Summonses
BANGI, July 27 (Bernama) -- Twenty-eight companies listed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) as having the highest number of outstanding summonses have settled 34,371 summonses costing RM6.2 million, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said. The companies, 11 commercial goods companies and 17 bus operators, had reached out to the department after Transport Minister Anthony Loke gave them a two-week grace period beginning June 25 to settle their outstanding summonses, he added. 'So for the JPJ, we assist by issuing the latest records and how to settle them immediately. We do see all companies wishing to settle their outstanding issues,' he said at the media conference of the 2025 JPJ Family Day at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) sports centre here today. He thanked the companies that reached out for their cooperation, but noted that there were some others that have yet to settle their summonses but said that the department would give them a grace period of a month starting from July 9 for them to do so. 'If it remains unsettled, the JPJ will blacklist the vehicles under the companies. There are those that we have already blacklisted as they did not respond to us,' he added. He also said that commercial goods companies and bus operators were eligible for the RM150 compound rate that applies to all vehicles issued with Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) summonses. 'Companies with such summonses qualify for the same offer and we have announced on July 1 that the offer is extended to Dec 31 for three categories, the AWAS from Oct 2018 till now, Notice 114 (interview notice) and Notice 115 (request for driver details) starting from 2023,' he added. -- BERNAMA
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Gerik bus crash: MOT told to define legal subcontracting, end permit abuse
KUALA LUMPUR: The Transport Ministry has been advised to issue official guidelines distinguishing legitimate subcontracting from illegal licence leasing to prevent confusion and exploitation in the industry. This was among several recommendations in the preliminary report by the ministry's task force on the fatal tour bus crash in Gerik. "On operational compliance and licensing, it is recommended that the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) enhance enforcement against the unlawful leasing of operating licences. "Amendments to licensing conditions should include integrity declarations and clear identification of the licence holder, vehicle, and driver," the report said. It also proposed introducing a mandatory vehicle body marking system, requiring the permanent and visible display of the operator's licence number on all vehicles for on-ground verification. Authorities were urged to expedite the rollout of an integrated monitoring system for all commercial vehicles, capable of real-time tracking of driving behaviour, speed, location, licence status, and operational compliance. The system should incorporate GPS, geofencing, automatic alerts, performance data analytics, and allow for proactive, integrated information-sharing with enforcement agencies. The report also recommended the development of a unified driver database containing records of discipline, licences, training, and accident history, accessible to relevant agencies and legitimate operators. "On road infrastructure, the design of road dividers at high-risk locations must be reviewed to ensure alignment with current safety guidelines. "Speed limit signs, chevrons and bend warning signs should be installed within clear sight distances, and all faded road markings should be repaired or replaced using high-intensity retro-reflective materials to improve night-time visibility," it said. The installation of Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras at high-risk locations was also suggested to enhance speed compliance. The report further proposed returning enforcement powers for the land public transport industry to Apad, or re-establishing a body such as the Land Public Transport Commission to coordinate integrated licensing and enforcement. It also called for the establishment of a Malaysian Transportation Safety Board as an independent investigative body for all modes of transport. "This would ensure accident investigations are conducted professionally, objectively and consistently, contributing to long-term prevention and holistic improvements in transport safety," it said. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), the report added, should be promoted in operational monitoring to detect risky driving patterns, predict system failures, and prevent incidents through real-time data analysis. On June 9, a tour bus carrying 42 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students from Jerteh, Terengganu, to Tanjung Malim, Perak, collided with a Perodua Alza along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Fifteen students were killed in the crash. revoked with immediate effect following multiple breaches of permit conditions.
The Star
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
JPJ to blacklist foreign motorists for unpaid AWAS summonses starting July 1
MELAKA: Motorists from neighbouring countries who fail to settle their Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) summonses will be automatically blacklisted by the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) system from July 1, according to Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. The JPJ director-general stated that the blacklist will also apply to Singapore-registered vehicles via data obtained from the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) records. "We will blacklist foreign vehicles based on the VEP and other entry records," he said after leading an inspection of express buses at the Melaka Sentral Bus Complex on Tuesday (July 1) to check compliance with the mandatory seat belt regulation for passengers. Aedy Fadly mentioned that motorists issued with AWAS summonses will be given a 60-day grace period from July 1 to settle the fines. "Those who fail to do so within the stipulated period will be blacklisted automatically by the department's system," he said. Aedy Fadly also announced that the JPJ's special flat-rate compound payment offer of RM150, initially scheduled to end on June 30, has been extended until the end of this year. The offer applies to three types of offences involving three categories of JPJ summonses: the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) summons (53A), Notice 114 (investigation interview notice), and Notice 115 (affixed summons notice). Aedy Fadly said 412,256 AWAS summonses have been paid, while 1,542,135 are still unpaid. He noted that for Notice 114, 24,709 summonses have been cleared, while 311,866 remain unsettled. "As for Notice 115, 5,905 summonses have been settled, with 171,321 still outstanding. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this extended offer by settling their outstanding summonses before the offer period ends on December 31," he added.
