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Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Borneo Post
JPJ in final stages of reviewing Kejara demerit system, says DG
Aedy Fadly says the improvements that will be implemented are part of the massive overhaul of the Kejara system as announced by Loke recently. – Bernama photo BANGI (July 17): The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is now in the final stage of reviewing new improvements in the Demerit Points System For Traffic Offences (Kejara), which is a safety mechanism to take serial offenders and dangerous drivers off the road. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the improvements that will be implemented are part of the massive overhaul of the Kejara system as announced by Transport Minister Anthony Loke recently. 'The Kejara system is currently in the final review stage at JPJ before we take it to the Transport Ministry for consideration on what improvements will be implemented to the new Kejara system,' he said. He said this at a press conference after an engagement session with the Association of Lorry Operators and Express Tourism Bus Operators on road safety initiatives here today. Aedy Fadly said the improvement aspects in this system need to go through a certain period of time because it also involves certain legal aspects and amendments. 'Amendments to the procedures will take time because it needs to go through higher levels such as the Attorney-General and so on,' he said. Previously, Loke said Kejara would be overhauled soon because the system is currently ineffective and is deemed to be a failure. Loke said that previously, the deduction of demerit points would only be done after a traffic offender has paid the summons or has been charged in court and not when the summons notice is issued. The Kejara system is a procedure for assigning demerit points to motor vehicle drivers who commit scheduled offences under the Road Transport Act 1987 and the regulations thereunder. A total of 20 offences identified as potentially causing serious or fatal accidents and endangering other road users was included in the list of offences under the (new) demerit point system. Meanwhile, Aedy Fadly said holders of the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Vehicle Licence (GDL) who are involved in serious accidents will go through a certain process before a decision is made on whether the licence will be suspended. 'JPJ will not immediately suspend a licence. A show-cause notice will be issued first and an assessment will be made on whether or not suspension is necessary. The state JPJ director is authorised to make this decision,' he said. He said the suspension of licence will only involve PSV and GDL, not the Malaysian Driving Licence (LMMy) for the drivers involved. 'So far, five drivers have had their PSV licences suspended. It is not permanently suspended. It is temporary and comes with a specfic term and duration,' he said. Regarding today's engagement session, he said JPJ informed stakeholders about the progress of efforts so far to improve road safety. 'The participants have given very positive feedback and asked that JPJ regularly hold town hall discussions, which we initiated for the first time this year. 'My team and I have agreed to hold this town hall dialogues periodically at the request of the industry,' he said. – Bernama Aedy Fadly Ramli JPJ Kejara overhaul safety town hall discussions
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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Mandatory rehab course for suspended PSV, GDL drivers
BANGI: Public transport and commercial drivers who had their licences suspended will have to undergo a remedial course to be allowed back on the roads, said the Road Transport Department (RTD). RTD director general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the course will be mandatory if they wish to reactivate their Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Driving License (GDL). "They will have to attend the course before their eligibility to hold these licenses is considered," he said. He said they expect to introduce this course by November. "We are discussing with the Transport Ministry on several details in order to carry out this programme, which could begin as a pilot project in November this year," he said. He was speaking at a press conference after an engagement session with lorry operators and express and tour bus operators regarding road safety initiatives at a hotel here. Aedy Fadly said several components of the remedial course, including modules or training content, would be finalised soon. He said the course's main objective is to improve road safety while also enhancing the professionalism of public service and commercial vehicle drivers. "Currently, drivers of heavy vehicles can go on the road as soon as they obtain their PSV and GDL licenses, without undergoing any further training. "We see the importance of further training and rehabilitation courses to refresh drivers' knowledge of the rules, as some may have forgotten them," he said. He added that for now, the rehabilitation course will be implemented for PSV and GDL license holders before being extended to Malaysian Driving Licence holders. "We may also introduce a refresher or advanced driving course for heavy vehicle drivers. "Based on our checks, there are five PSV holders who have had their licenses suspended to date," he said. Aedy said drivers of commercial vehicles involved in serious accidents would have their licences suspended, subject to investigation. "RTD does not immediately suspend the licence. A show-cause notice will first be issued, and an evaluation will be conducted to determine whether suspension is necessary. State RTD directors are given the authority to make this decision," he said. He added that the suspension only applies to PSV and GDL licences, and does not affect the driver's motorcycle or car licences.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Commercial drivers to undergo rehab before licence reinstatement
BANGI: Commercial drivers involved in serious accidents will soon need to undergo rehabilitation before getting back behind the wheel, under a new initiative by the Road Transport Department (RTD). RTD director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the initiative is expected to take effect in November 2025. 'Under the proposed plan, affected PSV and GDL drivers must attend and complete the course as part of the licence reinstatement process. 'Until then, they will not be allowed back on the road,' he told reporters during a press conference today. The announcement was made during an engagement session with industry stakeholders, including associations representing lorry, express bus and tour bus operators. Aedy said the department is stepping up enforcement and preventive measures to address the high number of accidents involving commercial vehicles. Among the initiatives is a push for strict compliance with speed limiting devices in all commercial vehicles, with regular inspections to ensure the devices are functioning and effective. The department also reiterated that drivers involved in serious crashes could face licence suspensions. 'However, these suspensions will not be issued automatically. 'Each case will be assessed based on the severity of the incident and the driver's past record, with decisions made by the respective state RTD directors,' he said. He said the main objective of the course is to improve road safety standards and elevate the level of professionalism among public service and commercial vehicle drivers. 'At present, once drivers obtain their PSV or GDL licences, they can begin operating vehicles without undergoing any additional training. 'We see this rehabilitation course as essential in refreshing their understanding of traffic regulations, especially for those who may have become complacent or forgotten key rules,' he said. He added that, for now, the programme will only be implemented for PSV and GDL licence holders, with plans to later expand it to those holding the Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM). 'We are also considering the introduction of a refresher course tailored specifically for heavy vehicle drivers,' he said. Aedy also announced that the Kejara demerit points system is undergoing a major review. 'The system is in its final stages of evaluation and will be enhanced to strengthen enforcement, particularly for repeat offenders,' he said. During the session, Konsortium E-Mutiara Berhad managing director Naemah Ya'acob shared how her company has long prioritised road safety. She said E-Mutiara began installing speed limiting devices in its fleet as early as 2006, well before it became mandatory. 'We installed the devices early and monitored the data closely. This has helped us identify faults quickly and ensure the safety of our passengers,' she said. 'Even our customers from Singapore ask if our buses have seat belts — and some say they won't board if seat belts aren't available. This shows how passenger awareness is increasing, and as operators, we must meet those expectations.' E-Mutiara currently operates 80 express buses, with a total fleet of 127 vehicles, all equipped with GPS tracking and monitoring systems.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
RTD to roll out rehab course for PSV, GDL drivers involved in serious accidents
BANGI: Commercial drivers involved in serious accidents will soon need to undergo rehabilitation before getting back behind the wheel, under a new initiative by the Road Transport Department (RTD). RTD director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the initiative is expected to take effect in November 2025. 'Under the proposed plan, affected PSV and GDL drivers must attend and complete the course as part of the licence reinstatement process. 'Until then, they will not be allowed back on the road,' he told reporters during a press conference today. The announcement was made during an engagement session with industry stakeholders, including associations representing lorry, express bus and tour bus operators. Aedy said the department is stepping up enforcement and preventive measures to address the high number of accidents involving commercial vehicles. Among the initiatives is a push for strict compliance with speed limiting devices in all commercial vehicles, with regular inspections to ensure the devices are functioning and effective. The department also reiterated that drivers involved in serious crashes could face licence suspensions. 'However, these suspensions will not be issued automatically. 'Each case will be assessed based on the severity of the incident and the driver's past record, with decisions made by the respective state RTD directors,' he said. He said the main objective of the course is to improve road safety standards and elevate the level of professionalism among public service and commercial vehicle drivers. 'At present, once drivers obtain their PSV or GDL licences, they can begin operating vehicles without undergoing any additional training. 'We see this rehabilitation course as essential in refreshing their understanding of traffic regulations, especially for those who may have become complacent or forgotten key rules,' he said. He added that, for now, the programme will only be implemented for PSV and GDL licence holders, with plans to later expand it to those holding the Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM). 'We are also considering the introduction of a refresher course tailored specifically for heavy vehicle drivers,' he said. Aedy also announced that the Kejara demerit points system is undergoing a major review. 'The system is in its final stages of evaluation and will be enhanced to strengthen enforcement, particularly for repeat offenders,' he said. During the session, Konsortium E-Mutiara Berhad managing director Naemah Ya'acob shared how her company has long prioritised road safety. She said E-Mutiara began installing speed limiting devices in its fleet as early as 2006, well before it became mandatory. 'We installed the devices early and monitored the data closely. This has helped us identify faults quickly and ensure the safety of our passengers,' she said. 'Even our customers from Singapore ask if our buses have seat belts — and some say they won't board if seat belts aren't available. This shows how passenger awareness is increasing, and as operators, we must meet those expectations.' E-Mutiara currently operates 80 express buses, with a total fleet of 127 vehicles, all equipped with GPS tracking and monitoring systems.
The Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
JPJ plans rehab course for suspended PSV, GDL licence holders
BANGI: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will launch a pilot rehabilitation course in November for holders of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and Goods Driving Licence (GDL) who have had their licences suspended. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the initiative aims to allow affected drivers to undergo a rehabilitation programme before their licence eligibility is reconsidered. "Attendance is mandatory before their licences can be reinstated. We are still finalising several aspects with the Transport Ministry. "The pilot programme is expected to begin this November," he said at a media conference after an engagement session with lorry operators and express and tour bus associations on road safety initiatives held earlier Thursday (July 17). He said the main objective of the course was to enhance road safety and raise the level of professionalism among public service and goods vehicle drivers. "Currently, once drivers obtain their PSV or GDL licences, they can immediately begin driving without any further training. "We believe follow-up training and this rehabilitation course are crucial to refresh drivers' knowledge of road rules, as some may have forgotten them," he said. He added that for now, the rehabilitation course will apply only to PSV and GDL licence holders, before being extended to holders of the Malaysian Driving Licence (LMM). "We are also looking into introducing a refresher driving course specifically for heavy vehicle drivers," he said. – Bernama
