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The Star
30-05-2025
- The Star
Drivers ditch overloaded lorries before roadblock
Abandoned: Lorries left by the side of the road, some with engines still running. — Photos courtesy of JPJ KUALA LANGAT: A number of tipper lorry drivers, believed to be transporting loads beyond the legal weight limit, abandoned their vehicles upon spotting a Road Transport Department (JPJ) roadblock. The incident occurred during Ops Paras, an enforcement operation by Selangor JPJ at the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) toll plaza in Saujana Putra at around 11am yesterday, reported Sinar Harian. The Malay language daily observed around 15 lorries of various types parked along the roadside before reaching the toll plaza. Among them were at least four tipper lorries left with their engines still running by drivers believed to be foreign nationals, who fled after realising they were likely in breach of regulations, particularly for overloading. A trailer suspected of carrying electronic waste was also reportedly abandoned by its driver. JPJ subsequently issued various summonses related to the offences, requiring vehicle owners to come forward to resolve the matters and avoid their vehicles being blacklisted. Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan told Sinar Harian that since Ops Paras was launched on May 1, notices have been issued to 143 goods vehicles under Section 63(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which mandates vehicles to be weighed. A JPJ officer taking a closer look at one of the lorries along the SKVE toll plaza. He explained that Ops Paras targets goods vehicles committing offences such as overloading and unsafe transport of goods. 'Throughout the period, there have been 724 cases involving excessive loads, 645 cases of transporting goods dangerously, and 23 vehicle seizures,' said Azrin. He added that, based on driver statements, many admitted to overloading in pursuit of higher commissions or profits. Common cargo types detected included sand, stones, soil, and palm oil waste. Azrin stressed that the operation was aimed at addressing the rising number of accidents involving heavy vehicles that flout road safety regulations, particularly those related to overloading.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- The Sun
Op Paras: 143 goods vehicles flagged for weight checks
KUALA LANGAT: The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 143 notices and instructions requiring goods vehicles to undergo weighing inspections, as part of operations dubbed 'Op Paras', which started on May 1. Its director, Azrin Borhan, said the most common offences recorded included carrying loads exceeding the permitted limit in 724 cases, carrying loads dangerously in 645 cases, and the seizure of 23 vehicles for carrying loads exceeding 70 per cent over the permitted weight. He added that many drivers cited the desire to earn commission or profit as a reason for carrying loads beyond the allowed limit. 'Op Paras focuses on enforcement against goods vehicles that carry loads exceeding the permitted limit and transport goods in a dangerous manner. 'During this operation, we found that vehicles frequently caught carrying overloads are lorries transporting stones, sand, soil, and palm oil waste,' he said, at the Op Paras press conference held today, at the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE), here. Azrin said that Op Paras was launched to curb the rising number of accidents caused by heavy vehicles which violate laws and road safety standards, particularly those involving overloaded cargo. Regarding the alleged activities of 'tonto' (informants), who monitor JPJ operations to evade enforcement against commercial vehicles carrying overloads, he acknowledged the existence of such elements. 'There is no doubt that tonto activities exist, where individuals monitor JPJ movements closely, and disclose operational and enforcement information to the goods lorries they protect. 'However, to date, no critical threats have been received, either verbally or in writing,' he said. Azrin added that JPJ will continue conducting periodic operations, using various methods to avoid detection by tonto, including dressing in plain clothes and using unmarked vehicles to inspect commercial vehicles. 'The offence of carrying dangerous loads not only endangers drivers but also other road users, and poses environmental risks if spills occur,' he said.
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Driver abandons e-waste-loaded lorry to avoid JPJ operation
KUALA LANGAT: A lorry driver abandoned a trailer filled with e-waste along the road shoulder just before the SKVE toll plaza in Bandar Saujana Putra. The act was allegedly to evade a Road Transport Department (RTD) operation. Four other loaded tipper lorries were seen parked in the same area, with their drivers nowhere in sight. One of these heavy vehicles was left with its engine running and its hazard lights on. An RTD officer said in most of these cases, drivers would abandon their lorries if they were foreigners or did not have a valid driver's licence. Selangor Road Transport Department director Azrin Borhan said the department is taking action against goods lorries for overloading and carrying dangerously loaded goods under Ops Paras, which began on May 1. "Since the operation started, we have issued 143 notices under Section 63(1) of the Road Transport Act, which requires heavy lorries to be weighed." He said 724 overloading cases were detected , and 645 involved goods transported in an unsafe manner. The RTD seized 23 vehicles found to be overloaded by more than 70 per cent. He said that overloading is a serious offence as it can cause heavy vehicles to lose control, reduce their braking ability and damage the road surface. He added that vehicles carrying dangerously secured loads pose a risk to other motorists if the cargo falls off. "Our personnel will conduct patrols in plainclothes using unmarked vehicles to outsmart look-outs (tonto)." Azrin said Kuala Langat is among the Selangor districts with the most complaints involving errant heavy lorries.
