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New Straits Times
20-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Thousands flock to pay discounted traffic summonses at unity week
BATU KAWAN: The atmosphere at the Batu Kawan Stadium compound remained lively today as crowds continued to gather ahead of the closing ceremony of National Unity Week (SMP) 2025, with thousands taking the opportunity to settle their traffic summonses at a discount of up to 50 per cent, offered by the police. A Bernama survey found that the special counter for paying fines, which was opened last Thursday, received visitors not only from Penang, but also from neighbouring states such as Kedah and Perak. An employee of a private transport company in Seberang Jaya, Teh Wong Wei, 34, said his company took the chance to settle outstanding summonses due to the attractive discounts available for various traffic offences. "Most of the offences involved speeding in several states along the North-South Expressway (Plus), with total fines amounting to nearly RM5,000. "After learning about the 50 per cent discount, my employer instructed me to make the payments yesterday. "However, I couldn't make it in time, so I came it seems many others had the same idea," he said. For Natasha Amira Nazri, 32, the 50 per cent summons discount is a people-friendly initiative that provides real relief in settling outstanding summonses at a lower cost, viewing it as a valuable opportunity for all road users. "My husband and I have more than three summonses for various traffic offences, and when there is an opportunity for a discount offer like this to pay at a discount, we take it. "It helps us save money," said the mother of two, who resides in George Town, near here. Meanwhile, a police spokesman said the discount initiative is part of an effort to bring the police closer to the community, while offering the public a convenient way to resolve unpaid summonses. "Many took advantage of this opportunity. Not only does it help ease their financial burden, but it also reflects their commitment to abiding by the law," he said. He said that as of 5pm yesterday, police had collected RM675,000 in summons payments since opening 10 counters last Thursday. A total of 45 police personnel, including staff from the Penang police contingent, were deployed for the four-day operation of the physical payment counters, which ran from 9am to 5pm daily. In addition to in-person services, payments could also be made online via the MyBayar PDRM portal in conjunction with National Unity Week (SMP) 2025. The 50 per cent discount is given to all types of traffic offences, except accident-related summonses, non-compoundable offences, Op Selamat cases, court proceedings, dangerous overtaking or 'queue-cutting' offences, misuse of emergency lanes, running red lights, illegal vehicle exhaust modifications, and overtaking on double lines. Apart from police summonses, the public also took the opportunity to settle summonses issued by the Road Transport Department (RTD) as well as discounted compounds offered by the Penang City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP). Over 40 major activities were held throughout SMP 2025, including 22 Rumah Kita ethnic house exhibitions, a Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli Ethnic Village showcase, the Foodunites culinary fair, the Time Travel Exhibition, Malaysia Tanah Airku Exhibition, traditional sports, Unity Entrepreneur Sale, Boria Competition, ethnic costume and dance contests, a book festival, and various cultural performances. According to the Ministry of National Unity, over 250,000 visitors from diverse backgrounds, religions, and cultures attended SMP 2025, reinforcing its role as a premier platform for fostering national unity among Malaysians. – Bernama
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
People take advantage of traffic summons discounts offer
A visitor checks the traffic summons at the counter provided by the Royal Malaysian Police at the MADANI Rakyat Programme at the Tawau Municipal Council Square.-Bernama photo TAWAU (May 10): There was an encouraging response from the public to the 50 per cent discount offer for traffic summonses in conjunction with the Sabah MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025, with over 6,000 people coming to pay their fines since Friday. Sabah Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (KJSPT) deputy chief DSP Syahlan Sukimin said the public has been flocking to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) traffic summons payment counter at the Tawau Municipal Council Square, which opens from 9 am to 4 pm. 'People can come here to check and pay fines. Here, we have provided counters for physical payments as well as for those who want to use the MyBayar PDRM application, with QR codes available for them to get a 50 per cent discount,' he said when met by Bernama here on Saturday. He expects over 10,000 visitors to come by for PDRM's 50 per cent discount offer until the programme ends Sunday afternoon. 'We hope the public will take this opportunity to pay their fines because such offers are not always available,' he said. A Bernama survey at the payment counter saw that the public could quickly and comfortably settle their traffic summonses, as there were 10 counters provided for checking and paying summonses. A private sector employee, Sharif Ahmad, 30, said he did not want to miss the opportunity of the 50 per cent discount on traffic summonses at the payment counter. 'The space provided is very comfortable and the payment process is also quick, making it very convenient for the public to settle any traffic fines,' he also said. Tawau is hosting the Sabah PMR 2025, a people-centric initiative organised by the Prime Minister's Office through the Performance Acceleration Coordination Unit (PACU), and Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) as the leading ministry, from May 9 to 11. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to officiate this programme Sunday afternoon. while Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is expected to attend.-Bernama
