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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Malaysia's AI speed trap plan sparks anger, critics say deadly lorry crashes more pressing
Malaysia 's plan to use artificial intelligence to fine speeding drivers has drawn public ire, with critics accusing the government of prioritising revenue collection over road safety while ignoring the country's deadly record of lorry-related accidents. The government's proposed Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) would calculate a vehicle's average speed by tracking the time taken to travel between tollgates. Those found exceeding the speed limit would be issued an automatic fine of up to 300 ringgit (US$70), without any human oversight. The transport ministry had scheduled two pilot tests on accident-prone highways in June but has since paused the roll-out, a ministry spokesman told This Week in Asia on Tuesday. Still, public anger has not subsided, with many Malaysians saying the plan would unfairly penalise drivers while allowing larger – and more dangerous – road safety threats to persist. 01:45 Asean leaders sign Kuala Lumpur Declaration as Malaysian PM warns of 'unsettled' international order Asean leaders sign Kuala Lumpur Declaration as Malaysian PM warns of 'unsettled' international order 'There are so many other useful things that MoT can do, but they choose to carry out ridiculous things like this,' read a Facebook comment on a post discussing the speed trap system, referring to the Ministry of Transport by its acronym. 'Do they understand that accident statistics involving lorries are alarming? No solution in sight only burdening the people.'
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Point-to-point speed monitoring pilot yet to begin
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the pilot project for the point-to-point speed monitoring system under the Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) has yet to commence. "The point-to-point system pilot project has not started. So far, there is no information on when it is scheduled to begin," the Transport Minister's office said. Previously, the artificial intelligence-based system was announced to be tested on two major highways, from the Genting Sempah Tunnel to the Gombak rest stop, and from the Senawang Toll Plaza to the Simpang Ampat Toll Plaza (Alor Gajah). In addition, the system is planned for installation at accident-prone areas along longer stretches, such as the route from the Menora Tunnel to the Sungai Perak rest stop. When asked whether the test would take place soon, the it said any updates would be announced later. Previously, Transport Ministry secretary-general Datuk Jana Santhiran Muniayan said the system would measure the travel time of vehicles between two fixed points to detect speeding violations. For instance, if a driver travelling from Jalan Duta to Tanjung Malim arrives earlier than the expected time, the vehicle's number plate will be detected and a summons will be issued automatically. Jana Santhiran also said the system is capable of detecting if a driver stops along the way to delay their journey in an attempt to avoid detection. Transport Minister Anthony Loke had earlier also said that the system was expected to be implemented starting June, but the latest clarification from his office today shows that the actual rollout of the pilot project has not yet begun. In January, he had said the system was designed to replace the existing static camera method.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Point-to-point speed detection hasn't started yet, says ministry
The point-to-point system catches speeding drivers by measuring the time their vehicle takes to travel between two points, and then calculating its average speed. (JPJ Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The road transport department (JPJ) has not started the trial of the point-to-point speed detection using the new Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) cameras. The office of transport minister Loke Siew Fook said no date had been set yet for the pilot project, which was supposed to start sometime this month. It said updates on the trial would be announced in due course, Berita Harian reported. JPJ is set to test the system on two main highways – the Karak Highway, from the Genting Sempah tunnel to the Gombak rest stop, and on the North-South Expressway (PLUS), from the Senawang toll plaza to the Simpang Ampat (Alor Gajah) toll plaza. The department had also planned to introduce the system in accident-prone areas, such as from the Menora tunnel to the Sungai Perak rest stop on the PLUS highway. The system, which uses artificial intelligence, would catch speeding drivers by measuring the time their vehicle took to travel between two points and then calculating its average speed. If a vehicle reached a location earlier than if it kept to the speed limit, a traffic summons would be automatically issued based on the plate number. Transport secretary-general M Jana Santhiran had said the system would also be able to determine if drivers stopped their vehicles to prolong their journey time and avoid being caught speeding, but did not elaborate how.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Time of India
Police take up case after derogatory display at hotel
Hotel GS Suite suo motu case A controversy erupted in Koramangala after a derogatory message targeting Kannadigas appeared on a digital display board at. The remark triggered widespread anger and drew swift police action. A FIR was registered against a hotel owner on issue came to light on the morning of Saturday, when an X user named Madderi Chetan Gowda M (@karapaCMG) posted an alert that an offensive phrase was displayed on the hotel's board on the night of April to the alert, police officials from Madiwala station visited the hotel at Bhuvanappa Layout on Tavarekere Main Road at around 10.20 am. After speaking with locals and verifying the footage and the digital board, authorities confirmed the occurrence of the derogatory display. Awas immediately registered against Jamshad and Sarfaraz who appeared at the police station. Police said the accused's actions were intended to hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas and incite disharmony based on Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Sarah Fathima confirmed the incident. A suo-motu case was registered by the social media monitoring officer. 'A case has been filed against the owner of GS Suites hotel, who is currently abroad, and five staff members are being questioned. The board was installed by a Koramangala-based company three years ago. From May 8, different kinds of messages appeared. Police officials are gathering evidence,' said an official.
The Star
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Govt panel agrees to funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, says Loke
PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet Committee on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion has agreed in principle to establish a funding mechanism for road safety initiatives, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. He said the proposed mechanism involves allocating 50% of revenue collected from the Automated Awareness Safety System (Awas) summonses to the Transport Ministry for implementing targeted safety programmes. "Among them are improving highway lighting in accident-prone hotspots, and this will be implemented immediately. "We hope to have a more sustainable source of revenue to support mitigation efforts aimed at reducing road accident risks," he told a press conference after chairing the committee meeting here on Tuesday (May 13). Loke also said road safety along the East-West Highway between Gerik and Jeli will be enhanced, particularly concerning wildlife crossings, following a recent heartbreaking incident involving a mother elephant seen refusing to leave her calf's side after it was killed in a collision with a lorry in the area. "Among others, we will look into improving lighting in that stretch and introducing wildlife crossings as part of broader safety upgrades," he said. He said wildlife protection will also be a key consideration in railway infrastructure projects. "This will be addressed along the Gemas-Johor Bahru rail line, especially since there have been past incidents of elephants crossing railway tracks. "This is something we take seriously, not only to protect wildlife but also human lives. Railway lines pose significant risks if high-speed trains collide with large animals such as elephants, and the consequences can be severe," he added. - Bernama
