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The Star
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
RM6.2mil JPJ summonses settled
Team-building: JPJ personnel taking part in activities at the 2025 JPJ Family Day event at UKM's sports centre. — Bernama Over 34,000 outstanding summonses were paid BANGI: Twenty-eight companies listed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) as having the highest number of outstanding summonses have settled 34,371 summonses worth RM6.2mil, says director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. 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 told reporters at the 2025 JPJ Family Day event at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia sports centre yesterday. He said there were some others that have yet to settle their summonses but added 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 said, Bernama reported. 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.
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
The Star
27-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Over RM6mil collected from transport companies with outstanding summonses, says JPJ
BANGI: Twenty-eight companies listed by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) with the highest number of outstanding summonses have settled 34,371 summonses at a cost of RM6.2mil, says JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli. He said the companies, comprising 11 commercial goods companies and 17 bus operators, had reached out to JPJ after Transport Minister Anthony Loke gave them a two-week grace period beginning June 25 to settle their outstanding summonses. "JPJ assisted by issuing the latest records and how to settle them immediately. All companies wished 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 on Sunday (July 27). He thanked the companies that cooperated but noted that there are others who have yet to settle their summonses but said that the JPJ 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 are 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 October 2018 till now, Notice 114 (interview notice) and Notice 115 (request for driver details) starting from 2023," he added. – Bernama
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.
