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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
'Go ahead, arrest me': Motorcyclist abuses RTD officers after fine
SHAH ALAM: A motorcyclist fined during a Road Transport Department (RTD) operation verbally abused officers and challenged them to arrest him. The man, who was among 148 motorists fined at the Kemuning Toll Plaza on the Shah Alam Expressway yesterday, continued to rage despite attempts to calm him down, according to Selangor RTD director Azrin Borhan. Azrin said that among the 580 vehicles inspected, the most common offence was driving without a licence, with 76 summonses issued. Other violations included expired Motor Vehicle Licences (51), no vehicle insurance (49), no Goods Driving Licence (eight), and altered registration numbers (eight). "In this operation, we seized eight motorcycles and four cars, issued 13 Inspection Notices, and eight Vehicle Use Prohibition Notices," he said at a press conference at the scene. He added that the majority of motorists with expired road tax claimed they forgot to renew their licences. Meanwhile, the Petaling National Anti-Drug Agency, which also took part in the operation, arrested three local men, aged between 30 and 40, who tested positive for methamphetamine.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
252 notices issued in Selangor JPJ operation on Kesas highway
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) issued 252 notices during an integrated operation on the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas). Motorists stopped during the operation cited forgetfulness as a reason for not carrying their driving licences. Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan said 580 vehicles were inspected in the five-hour operation. 'Of the 252 notices issued, 76 were for not having a valid driving licence,' he said. Another 51 notices were issued for expired Motor Vehicle Licences. Forty-nine vehicles were found without valid insurance coverage. Eight drivers were penalised for not holding a Goods Driving Licence. Seven motorists were fined for failing to display registration numbers. Five vehicles were flagged for missing reflectors. Ten other technical offences were recorded during the operation. Azrin noted that some motorists had not renewed their licences for up to two years. 'Most of them were motorcyclists,' he said at a press conference near the Kemuning Toll Plaza. Twelve vehicles, including eight motorcycles and four cars, were impounded. The operation was conducted with police, the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), and the highway concessionaire. Petaling AADK arrested three men aged 30 to 40 for methamphetamine use. - Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
"No time, forgot" among excuses in RTD Kesas blitz
SHAH ALAM: "No time" and "forgot" were among the common excuses given by road users stopped during the Ops Pengarah enforcement operation by the Road Transport Department (RTD) along the Shah Alam Expressway (Kesas) last night. The nearly five hour operation, which began at 8.30pm, saw 252 traffic offence notices issued following inspections on 580 vehicles, including motorcycles. Selangor RTD director Azrin Borhan said one of the more shocking findings was a motorcyclist who had not renewed his road tax for two years — the longest recorded during the operation. He said the operation aimed to reduce vehicle‑related offences and ensure all road users complied with road regulations. "Investigations revealed that most drivers caught claimed they forgot to renew their road tax due to work commitments or simply said they had no time," he said. "We also seized four cars and eight motorcycles during the operation." Azrin added that the operation also detected vehicles using non‑compliant lights and motorcycles with illegal exhaust modifications. "Out of the 252 notices issued, 76 involved driving without a valid licence, 51 for expired road tax, 49 for no insurance coverage, and eight for not having a valid Goods Driving Licence (GDL)," he said. "Other offences included seven for not displaying number plates, five for lack of rear‑view mirrors, and 10 for various other technical offences."
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Teen loses motorbike in op after RTD officers refuse to buy his excuses
KLANG: A 15-year-old student was among 20 motorists who had their vehicles seized by the Selangor Road Transport Department in a special operation to clamp down on those driving without documents. State RTD director Azrin Borhan said the operation, dubbed Op PeWa, was carried out between 7am and 4pm today at Meru and Puncak Alam. "We checked a total of 46 vehicles comprising 44 motorcycles, one car and a lorry. "Of the vehicles checked, we took action against 19 motorcyclists as well as the car and lorry," he said when contacted today. Azrin said a total of 90 summons and 10 notices prohibiting the use of vehicles were issued to the motorists. "We also issued 10 notices to order vehicle inspections as well as 20 notices to detain vehicles for further action. "All 19 motorcycles and the car were seized," he said, adding that among the offences committed were driving without road tax or insurance, not having a valid Competent Driver's License or Goods Driving License, as well as other technical offences. Azrin said they also detected two cases involving underaged driving, two cases involving fancy number plates and four cases involving the misuse of road tax. "In one of the cases, we came across a 15-year-old student who was stopped at the traffic light intersection of Persiaran Kayangan near Section 7, Shah Alam. "He made excuses, saying he was riding the motorcycle belonging to his grandfather to help a friend. "The teenager also told our personnel that his grandfather was aware that he was using his motorcycle," said Azrin. However, the officers did not accept the teen's excuses and his motorcycle was seized. The youngster was also issued with summonses for underaged riding, not using a helmet and not having valid road tax or insurance. "We have taken his motorcycle to the Selangor RTD headquarters in Padang Jawa for further action," he said.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
Foreigners caught running illegal taxi services near shopping mall in Subang Jaya
PETALING JAYA: Four foreign nationals operating illegal e-hailing services around a shopping mall here were caught in a special operation by the Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) recently. The four were two Syrians, a Yemeni and a Sudanese. They were detained on suspicion of running taxi services without any valid authorisation, Sinar Harian reported. The 30 to 40 year-old-men were said to be just fetching their friends or relatives when detained during an operation on July 6. Selangor JPJ director, Azrin Borhan said the operation was carried out based on complaints from the public noting the four cars used by the suspects, which are — Toyota Alphard, Hyundai Starex, Perodua Aruz dan Perodua Alza. In a statement today, he said the group's modus operandi involved using contacts from their home countries to find Arab tourists staying around the shopping mall area. Inspections revealed a total of eight offences, including the absence of a valid Competent Driving Licence (CDL) and misuse of Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM), he said. That particular location had become a hotspot as it is frequently visited by tourists from Middle Eastern countries, he added. 'Complaints received from the public reported the presence of several vehicles believed to be offering illegal taxi services in the area. 'Investigations also found that the fares charged were higher than those of legitimate services such as taxis or e-hailing, but passengers didn't mind as they could afford to pay,' said Azrin. According to him, one of the factors that makes tourists easily deceived by illegal taxi services is that they feel more comfortable using the services of Arab drivers. 'In addition to easier communication in the same language, some bookings are even made from their home countries before arriving in Malaysia. 'This situation facilitates the illegal operation, making it difficult for authorities and other road users to identify them,' he said. Azrin stated that firm action will be taken against any individual, including foreign nationals, found to be misusing licences or conducting public transport services without authorization. 'JPJ Selangor continuously conducts monitoring and enforcement based on all complaints received to ensure road laws are upheld. 'Any information related to illegal e-hailing activities can be reported via email at aduantrafik@ or through the e-Aduan JPJ app, including the complainant's details and incident information for further action,' he said.
