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The Sun
10 hours ago
- The Sun
JPJ issues 1,194 summonses for seat belt violations on buses
KLANG: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 1,194 summonses nationwide under its Special Operation on Seat Belt Usage, targeting bus drivers and passengers who failed to comply with safety regulations. JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli revealed that 1,108 summonses were issued to passengers, 62 to drivers, and 24 cases involved buses without installed seat belts. He dismissed common excuses, stating, 'This excuse is unacceptable, as checks revealed that most bus operators and drivers have either made announcements or displayed notices reminding passengers to wear seat belts.' The operation, which began on July 1, aims to enforce seat belt usage, a mandatory requirement gazetted earlier. Aedy Fadly emphasized that tourists and non-citizens would also face penalties if found violating the rule. Despite initial resistance, compliance has improved. 'Overall, we are seeing an increase in compliance, and passengers are beginning to better understand the importance of wearing seat belts,' he said. – Bernama
Malay Mail
10 hours ago
- Malay Mail
JPJ nets 1,194 offenders in July seat belt blitz on buses
KLANG, July 23 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a total of 1,194 summonses to bus drivers and passengers nationwide under the Special Operation on Seat Belt Usage which began on July 1. JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said of the total, 1,108 summonses were issued to passengers, followed by 62 to drivers, and 24 cases involved the failure to install seat belts. He said among the reasons given to avoid being fined were that they were unaware seat belt usage was mandatory and that enforcement had already been gazetted. 'This excuse is unacceptable, as checks revealed that most bus operators and drivers have either made announcements or displayed notices reminding passengers to wear seat belts,' he said at a press conference after visiting the Pioneer Coachbuilder Sdn Bhd bus body manufacturing plant in Telok Gong here today. Aedy Fadly added that tourists or non-citizens would also not be exempted from action under existing provisions if found not wearing seat belts while on buses. However, he noted that overall compliance with seat belt usage on express and tour buses has shown improvement, thanks to proactive steps taken by bus operators to remind passengers. 'Overall, we are seeing an increase in compliance, and passengers are beginning to better understand the importance of wearing seat belts,' he said. — Bernama
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Barnama
JPJ Issues 1,194 Summonses For Not Wearing Seat Belts On Buses
KLANG, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued a total of 1,194 summonses to bus drivers and passengers nationwide under the Special Operation on Seat Belt Usage which began on July 1. JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said of the total, 1,108 summonses were issued to passengers, followed by 62 to drivers, and 24 cases involved the failure to install seat belts. He said among the reasons given to avoid being fined were that they were unaware seat belt usage was mandatory and that enforcement had already been gazetted.
New Straits Times
12 hours 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.
Straits Times
12 hours ago
- Straits Times
Malaysia introduces new ruling for electrical wiring work in all buses
Find out what's new on ST website and app. KLANG, Selangor - All buses registered on or after Jan 1, 2026 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 on July 23, Road Transport Department (JPJ) director-general Aedy Fadly Ramli said the Internal Work Sheet for any extra wiring installation is meant to enhance electrical safety in vehicles. The new guideline comes after the fatal electrocution of a passenger on an express bus in Butterworth, Penang in November 2024 . Mr 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 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. In relation to the November 2024 incident, Mr Aedy said: '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.' THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
