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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
104 luxury vehicles seized in Ops Luxury 3.0
JPJ Senior Enforcement Director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan (centre) speaking during a press conference, with several of the seized luxury vehicles in the background at the Kuala Lumpur JPJ Vehicle Storage Depot. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 10): A total of 258 luxury vehicles of various makes were seized nationwide for violating Road Transport Department (JPJ) regulations through three series of operations, codenamed Ops Luxury, conducted since June. JPJ Senior Enforcement Director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said in the latest operation, Ops Luxury 3.0, conducted from Aug 7 to yesterday, 104 high-end vehicles, including Ferrari, Range Rover, Porsche, and Ford Mustang models driven by both locals and foreigners, were confiscated. He said the vehicles were seized for offences that included the driver not having a valid Competent Driving Licence (CDL), as well as expired road tax and insurance, in some cases for extended periods. The latest operation alone saw 627 summonses issued. 'Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest number of seizures with 93 vehicles, followed by Selangor (61), Penang (28), Sarawak (16), and Kelantan (15). 'All the vehicles have been placed at the JPJ depot for further investigation and were seized under the Road Transport Act 1987,' he told reporters at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur JPJ Vehicle Storage Depot today. Also present were Kuala Lumpur JPJ Director Hamidi Adam and Selangor JPJ Director Azrin Borhan. Muhammad Kifli said JPJ would not compromise with any party violating traffic regulations, adding that impounded vehicles would only be released once the owners renewed their road tax (LKM) and insurance. He said the periodic implementation of Ops Luxury would continue to be strengthened as part of JPJ's strategic efforts to safeguard the safety, well-being, and sustainability of the nation's transport sector. Any party found breaching the Road Transport Act 1987 or its regulations would face strict action, he added. 'The public with information on such violations can lodge complaints through the MyJPJ application via e-Aduan, or email to [email protected] with complete details,' he said. Commenting on the amendment of the law by JPJ for stricter enforcement, Muhammad Kifli said a report on the matter would be submitted to the Ministry of Transport tomorrow. – Bernama luxury vehicles Ops Luxury 3.0 Road Transport Department seized
Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Focus Malaysia
JPJ seizes 258 luxury cars for missing road tax and insurance
THE Road Transport Department (JPJ) has impounded 258 high-end vehicles, including brands like Ferrari, Porsche, and Ford Mustang, during a nationwide crackdown dubbed Op Luxury, after identifying them as operating without valid road tax or insurance. The enforcement action, which began in June, targeted vehicles across three operational phases. Some of the luxury cars were reportedly owned by businesspeople, celebrities, social media influencers, and even foreign nationals. According to JPJ Senior Director of Enforcement, Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, the majority of these vehicles were found committing serious road offences—particularly long-standing lapses in tax and insurance coverage. During the third and latest phase, Op Luxury 3.0, which ran from Thursday to Saturday, JPJ detained 104 vehicles of various makes driven by both Malaysians and foreigners, adding to the total of 258 seizures across all three phases. 'Most of the vehicle owners gave the usual excuse—that they forgot. Some of the seized vehicles were found to have had expired road tax since as far back as 2022,' said Muhammad Kifli during a midnight press briefing at the JPJ Vehicle Storage Depot in Kuala Lumpur. Also in attendance were Hamidi Adam, JPJ Director for Kuala Lumpur, and Azrin Borhan, the department's Selangor Director. Breaking down the data from the latest round, Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest number of seized vehicles (93), followed by Selangor (61), Penang (28), Sarawak (16), and Kelantan (15). Among the offences cited were the absence of valid road tax and insurance, expired or missing driving licences, unregistered number plates, and other technical infractions. In addition to the vehicle seizures, 619 summonses were issued to motorists who failed to comply with road transport regulations. All impounded vehicles are currently under investigation at JPJ depots and are being examined under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and other applicable laws. 'After we (JPJ) seized the vehicles, some owners complied immediately by renewing their road tax and insurance. The vehicles were then returned to their respective owners,' said Muhammad Kifli. He made it clear, however, that the department will not tolerate non-compliance and vowed stricter oversight going forward. 'JPJ will intensify enforcement and has instructed all JPJ teams nationwide to step up their enforcement efforts,' he added. Looking ahead, Muhammad Kifli confirmed that a full report will be submitted to the Ministry of Transport this Monday, with recommendations to amend current road transport laws. JPJ previously revealed that over 1,000 luxury vehicles in Malaysia had failed to renew road tax over long periods, prompting the targeted operation. Earlier stages of Op Luxury saw the seizure of 101 luxury vehicles in the first phase, and another 53 during the second phase, with each car estimated to be worth millions of ringgit.—Aug 10, 2025 Main image: JPJ (Facebook)
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Foreigner caught using fake Malaysian driving licence for luxury car
KUALA LUMPUR: A foreign national was caught driving a luxury car using a suspected fake Malaysian driving licence during the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) Ops Luxury 3.0. The operation, which ended yesterday, revealed multiple offences involving nine foreigners driving high-end vehicles. JPJ Senior Enforcement Director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan confirmed the foreigner from a South Asian country was found with a counterfeit licence. He stated that further investigations will determine how the fake document was obtained. 'We do not rule out the possibility of a syndicate forging the document, and a thorough investigation from various aspects will be carried out,' he said at a press conference. All nine foreigners were issued summonses for offences including driving without insurance and expired road tax. Muhammad Kifli added that JPJ will collaborate with the Immigration Department and other agencies to probe the case. He emphasised that no leniency will be shown to traffic offenders, regardless of nationality. Ops Luxury 3.0 targeted luxury vehicles involved in traffic violations, resulting in the seizure of 104 cars, including Ferraris, Range Rovers, and Porsches. The operation, which began last Thursday, involved both local and foreign drivers. – Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
104 luxury vehicles seized in JPJ's Ops Luxury 3.0 crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has sealed 104 luxury vehicles in its latest Ops Luxury 3.0 enforcement operation conducted from August 7 to 9. Senior Enforcement Director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan revealed the seized cars included Ferrari, Range Rover, Porsche and Ford Mustang models driven by locals and foreigners. He stated the vehicles were impounded for offences such as invalid Competent Driving Licences, expired road tax and lapsed insurance coverage. The operation saw 627 summonses issued nationwide with Kuala Lumpur recording the highest seizures at 93 vehicles followed by Selangor (61) and Penang (28). All confiscated vehicles are being held at JPJ depots under the Road Transport Act 1987 pending further investigations. Muhammad Kifli emphasised JPJ would not compromise with traffic regulation violators and vehicles would only be released upon road tax and insurance renewal. He confirmed the department would intensify periodic Ops Luxury operations to ensure transport sector safety and sustainability. Violators of the Road Transport Act 1987 will face strict action with public complaints accepted via MyJPJ's e-Aduan or email to aduantrafik@ The director added JPJ's proposed legal amendments for stricter enforcement would be submitted to the Transport Ministry on August 11. Present at the press conference were Kuala Lumpur JPJ Director Hamidi Adam and Selangor JPJ Director Azrin Borhan. – Bernama
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
More road tax offences: Ferrari, Mustang among 104 luxury vehicles seized in latest crackdown
KUALA LUMPUR: Another 104 luxury and exotic vehicles have been seized by the Road Transport Department (RTD) following Ops Luxury 3.0. The latest operation saw vehicles including a Ferrari 458, Porsche Carrera and Ford Mustang seized. RTD senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the operation, held from Aug 7 to 9, involved both local and foreign owners. "Statistics from July 1 show that out of 258 seized vehicles of various makes, 93 were in Kuala Lumpur, followed by Selangor (61), Penang (28), Sarawak (16) and Kelantan (15). "Among the offences were not having a valid road tax, no insurance coverage, expired or invalid driving licences, displaying unregistered number plates, and various other technical violations," he said at a press conference at the RTD Kuala Lumpur impound depot here on Saturday night. He said that since July 1, a total of 627 summonses had been issued for various offences. "All vehicles were seized under the Road Transport Act 1987 and related regulations before being returned to their owners once they renewed their road tax and insurance. "We will not compromise with any party that fails to comply with road transport laws," he said, adding that one of the cars detected — a Porsche Carrera — had been driven without valid road tax since 2022. Checks revealed that the estimated value of unpaid road tax for the vehicle over the past three years was more than RM6,000. Muhammad Kifli said the operation will continue to be strengthened to ensure the safety and sustainability of the national transport sector. "Anyone found violating provisions under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and related rules will face firm action. "Members of the public with information on traffic law violations can lodge reports via the MyJPJ application or email aduantrafik@ with full details," he said.
