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New Straits Times
12-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Bentley, Porsche among luxury cars worth RM6mil seized by RTD
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) seized seven luxury vehicles, estimated to be worth almost RM6 million, during "Op Khas Luxury" (Special Luxury Operation) conducted from July 1 until today. Its director, Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop, said the seized luxury vehicles, which include brands like Bentley, Porsche, BMW, and Toyota Alphard, were impounded for various offences, including expired road tax and lack of insurance coverage. She said that common excuses given by the owners or drivers of these vehicles were that they "overlooked" or "forgot" to renew their road tax and insurance. "The latest luxury vehicle seized was a Toyota Alphard driven by a Myanmar national with six other men of the same nationality, traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Baru. "The seizure took place at the Jasin toll entrance around 10am this morning. "The driver did not have a valid driver's license, and none of them had valid travel documents before being handed over to the police for further action," she said at a press conference on Op Khas Luxury and Op Pemandu Warga Asing (PeWA) (Foreign Driver Operation) here today. Also present were the Deputy Director of the Melaka RTD, Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim, and the Head of the Melaka RTD Enforcement Division, Zulhilmi Zaidie. Siti Zarina said that a check revealed that the owner of the Toyota Alphard is a local citizen while a detailed investigation is underway to examine various aspects, including whether the vehicle was rented to the foreigners involved. She said Op Luxury was launched simultaneously across the country on July 1, focusing on strengthening enforcement against imported and luxury vehicles that fail to comply with road regulations and laws. In another development, she said 36 motorcycles ridden by foreigners were also seized under Op PeWA (operation codenamed Op Pewa for vehicles operated by foreigners), which was conducted around the state today. "The foreigners riding motorcycles were from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Rohingya, Myanmar, and Vietnam. "The main offences detected were driving without a license, expired road tax, and a lack of insurance coverage," she said.
Free Malaysia Today
06-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Illegal to ride e-scooters on public roads, says JPJ
Melaka JPJ said they were aware of a video showing three people on electric scooters at a traffic light junction near Bachang. (Facebook pic) MELAKA : The road transport department (JPJ) has warned of stern action against users of electric scooters who ride on public roads. The warning came after a video clip was widely shared yesterday showing three people riding electric scooters at a traffic light junction near Bachang on the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin highway. 'We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users,' said Melaka JPJ deputy director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim. Those who operate unauthorised vehicles on a public road may be prosecuted and could be fined up to RM1,000, or jailed for up to three months, or both. He said the use of micromobility vehicles, such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under an order which came into effect in December 2021. 'Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads,' he said.
New Straits Times
04-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Public roads off-limits for e-scooters, says Melaka RTD
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of an 18-second video that went viral, showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. "We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users," he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, anyone operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. "If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both," he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles — such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways and unapproved electric bicycles — on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. "Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes or private premises — not on public roads," he said. He also urged parents to monitor their children's movements closely, especially regarding the growing use of micromobility vehicles. "Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or the nearest authorities for further action," he added. The video, which went viral on TikTok, is believed to show the three individuals riding electric scooters at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah–Melaka Tengah–Jasin Highway near Bachang yesterday. — BERNAMA
Barnama
04-05-2025
- Barnama
Melaka RTD Vows Stern Action Against Illegal Micromobility Vehicles On Public Roads
MELAKA, May 4 (Bernama) – The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of a viral 18-second video showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. 'We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users,' he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333], any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. 'If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both,' he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. 'Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads,' he said. He also urged parents to closely monitor their children's movements, particularly concerning the growing use of micromobility vehicles. 'Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or nearest authorities for further action,' he added.
Malay Mail
04-05-2025
- Malay Mail
You ride, you pay: Melaka JPJ warns users against taking micromobility vehicles on public roads
MELAKA, May 4 — The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) will not hesitate to take stern action against individuals caught operating micromobility vehicles on public roads. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim said the department is aware of a viral 18-second video showing three individuals riding electric scooters on a public road. 'We would like to stress that this behaviour is illegal and poses a danger not only to those involved but also to other road users,' he said in a statement today. He added that under Section 54(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 [Act 333], any individual operating an unauthorised vehicle on a public road may be prosecuted. 'If convicted, offenders may face a fine of up to RM1,000, imprisonment for up to three months, or both,' he said. He said the use of micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters, hoverboards, monowheels, Segways, and unapproved electric bicycles on public roads is strictly prohibited under the Road Vehicle (Prohibition of Use) (Amendment) Order 2021, which came into effect on Dec 17, 2021. 'Micromobility vehicles are only permitted in designated areas such as recreational parks, dedicated lanes, or private premises, not on public roads,' he said. He also urged parents to closely monitor their children's movements, particularly concerning the growing use of micromobility vehicles. 'Any violations of this regulation can be reported to the RTD or nearest authorities for further action,' he added. The viral video on TikTok showed three individuals riding electric scooters, believed to be at a traffic light junction along the Alor Gajah-Melaka Tengah-Jasin Highway near Bachang yesterday. — Bernama
