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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
RTD's move to forfeit ownership of vehicles operated by foreigners timely, says NGO
KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department's (RTD) decision to forfeit vehicles and revoke the operating licences of companies employing foreign commercial vehicle drivers is a timely and decisive move, says the Alliance for a Safe Community. Its chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, said he commended and fully supported the move. "This firm action against foreign commercial vehicle drivers is commendable, and in my view, it is high time stricter enforcement is taken against those involved. "We must ensure that existing laws are enforced without compromise, as the law only permits Malaysians to operate commercial vehicles," he said when contacted today. He hoped all relevant agencies would mobilise every aspect of enforcement to address the issue of foreign drivers, to reduce accident risks. "Accidents happen every day, so this decisive and firm action is justified," he said, reminding employers that they must be responsible and should not allow foreign nationals to operate commercial vehicles. Yesterday it was reported that companies found hiring foreigners to drive commercial vehicles will now face forfeiture of their vehicles. The RTD will also take action against the companies themselves, including moves to revoke their permits. RTD senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan was quoted as saying these drastic measures would be undertaken to ensure the safety of all motorists and road users. These actions will be focused on foreign nationals found operating commercial vehicles such as lorries, public service vehicles, and tour buses. Enforcement action would be taken under Sections 22, 41 and 57 of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 for breach of permit conditions. Under Section 80 of the same Act, RTD personnel have the authority to seize such vehicles and bring the matter to court for forfeiture upon conviction. The public is encouraged to report any suspected violations through the MyJPJ app (e-Aduan) or via email to aduantrafik@ along with complete complaint details.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
10 companies on RTD radar for hiring foreign drivers
KUALA LUMPUR: At least 10 companies are on the Road Transport Department's (RTD) radar for hiring foreigners to drive heavy and commercial vehicles. RTD senior enforcement director Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the companies were identified based on intelligence and information received. "We have identified at least 10 companies so far. "We are now in the midst of gathering and verifying the data provided on these companies," he said when contacted today. Kifli warned companies against hiring foreigners as drivers, saying it was against the law. "Foreigners cannot hold goods driver's licences (GDL) or public service vehicle (PSV) licences. "This makes it illegal for them to operate these vehicles. "From 2021 to July this year, we have detected 17,347 offences involving foreigners driving such vehicles," he said, adding that 16,238 cases involved foreigners driving without a GDL. He said 443 cases involved foreigners driving without a PSV, while 666 involved foreigners driving overloaded vehicles. Yesterday, it was reported that companies found hiring foreigners to drive commercial vehicles will now face forfeiture of their vehicles. The RTD will also take action against the companies themselves, including moves to revoke their permits. Kifli was quoted as saying these drastic measures would be undertaken to ensure the safety of all motorists and road users. These actions will be focused on foreign nationals found operating commercial vehicles such as lorries, public service vehicles, and tour buses. Enforcement action will be taken under Sections 22, 41 and 57 of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 for breach of permit conditions. Under Section 80 of the same Act, RTD personnel have the authority to seize such vehicles and bring the matter to court for forfeiture upon conviction. The public is encouraged to report any suspected violations through the MyJPJ app (e-Aduan) or via email to aduantrafik@ along with complete complaint details.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Use foreign drivers, lose your lorry, JPJ warns companies under strict new rule
GOMBAK, Aug 8 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will enforce strict action including confiscating vehicles owned by companies and licensed operators that employ foreigners to drive commercial vehicles, effective yesterday. JPJ's Senior Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the action involves lorries, public service vehicles (PSV) and tour (sightseeing) buses that use foreign drivers. According to him, based on current regulations, foreigners are not allowed to hold a Vocational Licence such as Goods Drivers Licence (GDL) or Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and any violation is a serious offence. 'In this case, enforcement action can be taken according to Sections 22, 41, 57 of the Land Public Transport Act (APAD) 2010 for violating permit conditions and Section 80 of APAD 2010, which is that officers can seize and take to court to forfeit the commercial company's vehicle if found guilty,' he said at a press conference at the JPJ Enforcement Station here today. He said the action follows an increasing trend of companies and licensed operators employing foreigners for around RM2,500 a month, as well as drivers with repeated offences. As of July this year, the JPJ had issued 2,733 summonses against foreigners driving commercial vehicles — involving 2,551 cases of no GDL, 93 cases or no PSV and 89 cases of overloading. 'Licensed companies and operators in the transport industry are urged to always comply with the regulations set and ensure that every employee hired has valid documents and qualifications. 'Continuous inspection and monitoring operations in collaboration with other enforcement agencies and uncompromising firm action will be taken against any party found to be violating any Act 333 of the Road Transport Act 1987 (suspension or endorsement/penalty points on driving licence), Act 715 of the APAD 2010 and other related acts,' he said. Meanwhile, in an operation in Selayang yesterday, JPJ identified a foreign lorry driver who was using a fake MyKad and fake driving licence. 'Further checks found that the identity card and Competent Driving Licence (CDL) as well as the Goods Vehicle Licence (GDL) were all fake... this issue of forged documents is a serious offence,' he said, adding that his party would investigate the syndicate involved in issuing the fake licence. In a separate case, an Indonesian lorry driver was also arrested in Sungai Pusu, Gombak for driving without any documents and handed over to the KL Immigration Department (JIM) for further action. He explained that based on previous operations, JPJ also detected several cases of foreign drivers using fake licence. — Bernama
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
JPJ cracks down on firms hiring foreign commercial drivers
GOMBAK: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will take severe action, including confiscating vehicles owned by companies and licensed operators that employ foreigners to drive commercial vehicles. JPJ's Senior Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the action involving lorries, public service vehicles (PSV) and tour buses that use foreign drivers, began yesterday. According to him, based on current regulations, foreigners are not allowed to hold a Vocational Licence such as Goods Drivers Licence (GDL) or Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence, and any violation is a serious offence. 'In this case, enforcement action can be taken according to Sections 22, 41, 57 of the Land Public Transport Act (APAD) 2010 for violating permit conditions, and Section 80 of APAD 2010, which allows officers to seize and obtain a court order to forfeit the commercial company's vehicle, if found guilty,' he told Bernama at a press conference at the JPJ enforcement station here yesterday. He said the action follows an increasing trend of companies and licensed operators employing foreigners for around RM2,500 a month, as well as drivers who are repeat offenders. As of July, JPJ had issued 2,733 summonses against foreigners driving commercial vehicles – involving 2,551 cases of driving without a GDL, 93 cases of driving without a PSV, and 89 cases of overloading. 'Licensed companies and operators in the transport industry are urged to always comply with the regulations set and ensure that every employee hired has valid documents and qualifications. 'Continuous inspection and monitoring operations in collaboration with other enforcement agencies and uncompromising firm action will be taken against any party found to be violating Act 333 of the Road Transport Act 1987 (suspension or endorsement/penalty points on driving licence), Act 715 of the APAD 2010 and other related Acts,' he said. Meanwhile, in an operation in Selayang on Wednesday, JPJ identified a foreign lorry driver who was using a fake MyKad and fake driving licence. 'Further checks found that the identity card and Competent Driving Licence (CDL) as well as the Goods Vehicle Licence (GDL) were all fake ... this issue of forged documents is a serious offence,' he said, adding that his party will investigate the syndicate involved in issuing the fake licence. In a separate case, an Indonesian lorry driver was also arrested in Sungai Pusu, Gombak, for driving without any documents. The suspect was handed over to the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department for further action.
The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
JPJ to confiscate commercial vehicles of companies employing foreign drivers
GOMBAK: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will enforce strict action including confiscating vehicles owned by companies and licensed operators that employ foreigners to drive commercial vehicles, effective on Thursday (Aug 7). JPJ's Senior Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the action involves lorries, public service vehicles (PSV) and tour (sightseeing) buses that use foreign drivers. According to him, based on current regulations, foreigners are not allowed to hold a Vocational Licence such as Goods Drivers Licence (GDL) or Public Service Vehicle (PSV) and any violation is a serious offence. "In this case, enforcement action can be taken according to Sections 22, 41, 57 of the Land Public Transport Act (APAD) 2010 for violating permit conditions and Section 80 of APAD 2010, which is that officers can seize and take to court to forfeit the commercial company's vehicle if found guilty," he said at a press conference at the JPJ Enforcement Station here on Thursday. He said the action follows an increasing trend of companies and licensed operators employing foreigners for around RM2,500 a month, as well as drivers with repeated offences. As of July this year, the JPJ had issued 2,733 summonses against foreigners driving commercial vehicles - involving 2,551 cases of no GDL, 93 cases or no PSV and 89 cases of overloading. "Licensed companies and operators in the transport industry are urged to always comply with the regulations set and ensure that every employee hired has valid documents and qualifications. "Continuous inspection and monitoring operations in collaboration with other enforcement agencies and uncompromising firm action will be taken against any party found to be violating any Act 333 of the Road Transport Act 1987 (suspension or endorsement/penalty points on driving licence), Act 715 of the APAD 2010 and other related acts," he said. Meanwhile, in an operation in Selayang yesterday, JPJ identified a foreign lorry driver who was using a fake MyKad and fake driving licence. "Further checks found that the identity card and Competent Driving Licence (CDL) as well as the Goods Vehicle Licence (GDL) were all fake... this issue of forged documents is a serious offence," he said, adding that his party would investigate the syndicate involved in issuing the fake licence. In a separate case, an Indonesian lorry driver was also arrested in Sungai Pusu, Gombak for driving without any documents and handed over to the KL Immigration Department (JIM) for further action. He explained that based on previous operations, JPJ also detected several cases of foreign drivers using fake licence. - Bernama
