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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
JPJ signboards in Cameron Highlands vandalised
BANGI: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is working with the Cameron Highlands District Council to address the issue of vandalised boundary signboards in the area. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said they have held discussions with the Cameron Highlands district council to remove the vandalised signboards, adding the damaged signs have been replaced. "We also discussed the matter with the Public Works Department (JKR). "Additionally, the district council was asked to replace the damaged signboards, as vandalism does not fall under JPJ's jurisdiction," he said at a press conference during the JPJ Family Day celebration here today. He said, JPJ would however, take action if they found anyone vandalising the signboards during their patrol. Recently, a video went viral on social media showing several individuals placing stickers on signboards along the roads in Cameron Highlands. One signboard, which marked the Perak Darul Ridzuan state border, was seen covered with various stickers. Meanwhile, speaking about the Family Day celebration, Aedy said this was the first such event held in over 30 years, with nearly 3,000 JPJ officers and personnel from across the country gathering at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. "This programme follows the JPJ Sports Day, which was held over the past three days. We continued with the JPJ Family Day as another initiative to promote work-life balance. "It is important that our officers and staff, in addition to carrying out their core duties, also have opportunities to unwind through recreational programmes," he said. He added that JPJ would consider making the Family Day a biennial event, depending on the readiness and availability of its personnel.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
28 firms pay RM6.2mil in traffic summonses after warning
BANGI: The 28 companies previously listed as having the most outstanding traffic summonses have collectively settled 34,371 summonses amounting to RM6.2 million. Road Transport Department (RTD) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd alone paid off more than 20,000 summonses, totalling RM3.1 million. "After we released the list of companies with outstanding summonses, all of them reached out to RTD to find ways to resolve the matter. "At RTD, we facilitated the process by providing up-to-date records and guidance on how the issues could be resolved quickly. "We can see that these companies are genuinely looking for a resolution and are making efforts to settle the dues," he said at a press conference during the RTD Family Day here today. "For those with pending court summonses, the matter must be addressed in court, while those with compoundable summonses have been given a grace period. "If they still fail to settle, RTD will proceed to blacklist the vehicles registered under those companies," he added. On June 25, the Transport Ministry identified and named 17 express bus operators with more than 200 outstanding summonses each, along with 11 commercial vehicle operators collectively holding over 1,000 unsettled summonses. Transport Minister Anthony Loke had said that the companies had failed to comply with key regulations under the Road Transport Act 1987, the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987, and the Land Public Transport Act 2010. All companies were given 14 days to settle their summonses. Failure to do so would result in strict enforcement actions, including the immediate blacklisting of the involved vehicles. The 14-day deadline ended on July 8. Aedy added that companies which have yet to clear their dues have been given another one-month extension starting July 9. "We have given them one more month to settle their outstanding summonses. If they fail to respond, we will begin blacklisting the vehicles under their names. "Once a vehicle is blacklisted, and the summonses are settled, we can lift the blacklist. This is to ensure that unfit vehicles are not on the road. "For example, if a vehicle is blacklisted, it cannot renew its road tax (LKM). The summonses must be cleared before we can remove the blacklist and allow renewal," he said. Aedy said the RM6.2 million in summonses paid so far were settled without discounts, except for AWAS-related summonses, which are eligible for a flat RM150 rate until Dec 31. AWAS summonses in Malaysia refer to traffic offences detected by the Automated Awareness Safety System, which includes speeding and red-light violations captured by cameras.
The Star
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Wiring cert now a must for buses
Safety boost required after electrocution incident KLANG: All buses registered next year will need to produce a certificate as proof that additional wiring work on the vehicle complies with requirements of the Energy Commission. Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the Internal Work Sheet, or IWS(e), for extra wiring installation is meant to enhance electrical safety in vehicles. The new guideline, expected to impact more than 65,000 buses already on the road, came following the fatal electrocution of a passenger on an express bus in Butterworth on Nov 1 last year. Following the incident, the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) ordered an immediate suspension of the use of onboard sockets. 'For the record, joint investigations by the special task force consisting of JPJ, Apad, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, Sirim and the Energy Commission found that there was an error in the electrical connection of the bus that involved alternating current, with the unsupervised work conducted by a non-competent person,' said Aedy in referring to last November's incident. The IWS(e) will be proof that any additional electrical work on top of the original factory-fitted wiring complies with the latest technical specifications. Three major components will be examined – the overall quality of the work, the electrical fault protection and grounding (earthing), as well as testing to ensure that all equipment functions correctly. In this context, additional wiring work refers to anything that supplies alternating current (AC) exceeding 50V through the use of an inverter to power equipment such as sockets, water heaters or entertainment systems. Vehicle owners typically add these additions or modifications for passenger convenience, as they are not part of the factory-fitted or original circuitry. 'The preparation of the document can only be done by an electrician registered with JPJ. 'The person must have a minimum qualification of PW2, an Energy Commission certification for single-phase wiring, and a work competency test,' Aedy told reporters yesterday. He also said that any additional wiring work must be performed only in workshops registered with JPJ. This new ruling to furnish the IWS(e) document will also form part of the requirement when buses, including locally assembled ones, are sent for scheduled inspections at Puspakom, beginning next year. 'For vehicles registered before Jan 1, 2026, a grace period of one year (up to Jan 1, 2027) will be given to enable owners to furnish the necessary documentation that the additional wiring work has been performed to specifications. 'Vehicle owners should take note that any form of additional wiring work or modifications must be conducted under the supervision of competent persons such as electrical engineers registered with JPJ. 'This is a significant technical enhancement for the country's automotive sector, and all coach builders should comply ahead of the deadline,' said Aedy, who added that engagement sessions will be held soon with industry players before the new requirement is gazetted by Dec 31.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
RTD to enforce new wiring safety guideline for motor vehicles, starting 2026
PORT KLANG: A new safety directive for additional electrical wiring in motor vehicles will take effect on Jan 1, 2026, the Road Transport Department (RTD) announced. Director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, said that approximately 65,000 buses – including express and tour buses – will be subject to the mandatory implementation. This follows the tragic incident involving a teenager who was electrocuted while charging his mobile phone using a socket on an express bus at the Penang Sentral terminal on Nov 1, 2024. Investigations revealed the cause to be faulty wiring. Aedy added that the directive – the Internal Work Sheet, or IWS(e) – is a mandatory internal document aimed at ensuring that additional electrical installations – such as sockets, air conditioning, or entertainment systems – exceeding 50 volts do not pose safety risks to vehicles or passengers. He announced the directive after touring the Pioneer Coachbuilders Sdn Bhd assembly plant at Kampung Telok Gong today. For vehicles registered before Jan 1, 2026, a one-year transition period will be given before full enforcement begins on Jan 1, 2027. Aedy said the IWS(e) focuses on three components: inspection of the installation, electrical safety (including grounding), and a functional test to ensure all equipment operate correctly. He added that the document must be prepared and certified under the supervision of an RTD-registered electrician who holds the appropriate qualification from the Energy Commission. "This step ensures all installations are performed professionally, safely, and in accordance with established standards," he said, warning that installations or modifications by unauthorised technicians are prohibited. Aedy said the implementation is not only regulatory in nature but was also a crucial technical improvement in the national automotive sector. The IWS(e) will be required during inspections at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM), including for locally built buses. These vehicles must also present a Certificate of Completion and Compliance (PPP) as proof of safe installation. "If existing wiring systems are still in use, owners must submit the IWS(e) during inspection to prove the installation was done safely and according to specification," he said. The certificate must be presented to Puspakom for verification during permit or Motor Vehicle Licence (LKM) renewals. "If the certificate is not available, the vehicle will not pass inspection," he said. Engagement sessions will be held with bus operators and coachbuilders to explain the process, documentation, and checklists required. Coachbuilders are encouraged to begin preparing the IWS(e) documentation ahead of the announced dates. "If preparations are complete, implementation can proceed immediately to support the early, phased rollout," he said.
The Star
7 days ago
- The Star
JPJ introduces new ruling for electrical wiring work in all buses
KLANG: All buses registered on or after Jan 1 next year will need to produce an additional certification from a competent person as proof that additional wiring work on the vehicle complies with requirements of the Energy Commission. In a press conference here on Wednesday (July 23), Road Transport Department (JPJ) director general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the Internal Work Sheet or IWS(e) for any extra wiring installation is meant to enhance electrical safety in vehicles. The new guideline came following the fatal electrocution of a passenger on an express bus in Butterworth on Nov 1 last year. Mohamad Nur Asymawi Jasmadi, 18, died from an electric shock while charging his phone using a socket on an express bus at the Penang Sentral Bus Terminal in Butterworth. Seberang Perai Utara district police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Abdul Rahman said that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene, with injuries found on his left hand. Following the incident, the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) ordered an immediate suspension on the use of on-board charging facilities. "For the record, joint investigations by the special task force consisting of JPJ, Apad, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, Sirim, and the Energy Commission found that there was an error in the electrical connection of the bus that involved alternating current, with the unsupervised work conducted by a non-competent person," said Aedy in referring to last November's incident. The IWS(e) will be proof that any additional electrical works on top of the original factory-fitted wiring complies with the latest technical specifications, which looks at three major components such as the general finishing of the work, the electrical fault protection and grounding (earthing), as well as testing to ensure all equipment functions properly. In this context, additional wiring work refers to anything that supplies alternating current (AC) exceeding 50V through the use of an inverter to power equipment such as sockets, water heaters, or entertainment systems. These additions or modifications are not part of the factory-fitted or original circuitry, and are typically added on by the vehicle owner for passenger convenience. "The preparation of the document can only be done by an electrician registered with JPJ, and the person must have a minimum qualification of PW2, an Energy Commission certification for single-phase wiring and testing work competency," said Aedy, who added that any additional wiring work must also be performed only in workshops registered with JPJ. This new requirement to furnish the IWS(e) document will also form part of the requirement when buses, including locally-assembled ones, are sent for scheduled inspections at Puspakom, beginning next year. "For vehicles registered before Jan 1, 2026, a grace period of one year (up to Jan 1, 2027) will be given to enable owners to furnish the necessary documentation that the additional wiring work has been performed by safety and in accordance to specifications. JPJ wishes to remind vehicle owners that any form of additional wiring work or modifications must be conducted under the supervision of competent persons such as electrical engineers registered with JPJ. "This is a significant technical enhancement for the country's automotive sector, and all coach builders are advised to comply right now, without even needing to wait for the deadline. We urge vehicle owners and the industry to extend their cooperation for an overall safer environment for all," said Aedy, adding that engagement sessions will be held soon with industry players.
