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The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
JPJ to expand seatbelt rule to varsity, residential school buses
KUANTAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to expand the enforcement of seatbelt usage to all buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will mobilise its state-level technical and enforcement teams from this month to collaborate with institutions for bus inspections. 'Almost all higher education institutions and residential schools have their own buses. 'We want to ensure that these vehicles are properly maintained and the drivers observe road safety regulations,' he told a press conference after launching the MyLesen (B2) handover ceremony here yesterday. 'However, inspections will be conducted in phases due to JPJ's limited manpower.' In a related development, Aedy Fadly said JPJ is currently developing a mechanism to suspend or revoke driving licences issued under the MyLesen B2 programme if participants are found to be involved in illegal racing or reckless riding. 'We do not want government efforts to be in vain as the MyLesen B2 programme is fully funded by the Federal Government. 'From training to testing, recipients of the licence do not have to bear any cost,' he said. Aedy Fadly urged all recipients to comply strictly with road regulations and to refrain from engaging in illegal or dangerous activities. 'We are still finalising the penalties, possibly suspension or complete revocation of the licence. Should that happen, the individual would have to reapply like any other member of the public. 'It's a waste when we grant this opportunity to those who fail to value the government's efforts,' he said, Bernama reported. At the event, a total of 940 out of 1,000 MyLesen B2 participants successfully obtained motorcycle licences. Meanwhile, in line with Transport Minister Anthony Loke's recent announcement to increase the programme's national quota by 10,000 for the second half of this year, priority will be given to secondary school students, especially those in the JPJ Cadet programme. 'These students have already been exposed to traffic laws and road safety practices, making them ideal candidates for the B2 licence assistance programme,' said Aedy Fadly. There are 25 schools in Pahang with around 1,000 cadets, and over 300 schools nationwide hosting the cadet units. On July 10, Loke announced that JPJ would allocate an additional 10,000 slots under the MyLesen B2 programme nationwide, involving an allocation of RM3.5mil.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
JPJ mulls seatbelt rules on higher education institutions, residential school buses
File photo for illustration purposes KUANTAN (July 20): The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to expand enforcement of seatbelt usage to all buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will mobilise its state-level technical and enforcement teams beginning in August to collaborate with institutions in inspecting their buses. 'Almost all higher education institutions and residential schools have their own buses… we want to ensure that these vehicles are properly maintained and comply with specifications, and that their drivers also adhere to road safety regulations,' he told a press conference after officiating the MyLesen (B2) licence handover ceremony at a hotel here today. However, he said inspections will be conducted in phases due to JPJ's limited manpower capacity. In a related development, Aedy Fadly said the department is currently developing a mechanism to suspend or revoke driving licences issued under the MyLesen B2 programme if participants are found to be involved in illegal activities such as illegal racing or 'rempit' (reckless riding). 'We do not want the government's efforts to go in vain, as the MyLesen B2 programme is fully funded by the federal government. From training to testing, recipients of the licence do not have to bear any cost,' he said. Aedy Fadly urged all recipients of the programme to comply strictly with road regulations and to refrain from engaging in illegal or dangerous activities. 'We are still finalising the penalties, possibly suspension or complete revocation of the licence. Should that happen, the individual would have to reapply like any other member of the public. It's a waste when we grant this opportunity to those who fail to value the government's efforts,' he added. At the event, a total of 940 out of 1,000 MyLesen B2 participants successfully obtained their motorcycle licences. Meanwhile, he said that in line with Transport Minister Anthony Loke's recent announcement to increase the programme's national quota by 10,000 for the second half of the year, priority will be given to secondary school students, especially those in the JPJ Cadet programme. 'These students have already been exposed to traffic laws and road safety practices, making them ideal candidates for the B2 licence assistance programme,' he said. Currently, there are 25 schools in Pahang with around 1,000 JPJ Cadets, and over 300 schools nationwide hosting the cadet units. On July 10, Loke announced that JPJ would allocate an additional 10,000 slots under the MyLesen B2 programme nationwide, involving an allocation of RM3.5 million. – Bernama Aedy Fadly Ramli lead Road Transport Department school bus seatbelt
Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
JPJ mulls seatbelt rules on higher education institutions, residential school buses
KUANTAN — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to expand enforcement of seatbelt usage to all buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will mobilise its state-level technical and enforcement teams beginning in August to collaborate with institutions in inspecting their buses. 'Almost all higher education institutions and residential schools have their own buses… we want to ensure that these vehicles are properly maintained and comply with specifications, and that their drivers also adhere to road safety regulations,' he told a press conference after officiating the MyLesen (B2) licence handover ceremony at a hotel here today. However, he said inspections will be conducted in phases due to JPJ's limited manpower capacity. In a related development, Aedy Fadly said the department is currently developing a mechanism to suspend or revoke driving licences issued under the MyLesen B2 programme if participants are found to be involved in illegal activities such as illegal racing or 'rempit' (reckless riding). 'We do not want the government's efforts to go in vain, as the MyLesen B2 programme is fully funded by the federal government. From training to testing, recipients of the licence do not have to bear any cost,' he said. Aedy Fadly urged all recipients of the programme to comply strictly with road regulations and to refrain from engaging in illegal or dangerous activities. 'We are still finalising the penalties, possibly suspension or complete revocation of the licence. Should that happen, the individual would have to reapply like any other member of the public. It's a waste when we grant this opportunity to those who fail to value the government's efforts,' he added. At the event, a total of 940 out of 1,000 MyLesen B2 participants successfully obtained their motorcycle licences. Meanwhile, he said that in line with Transport Minister Anthony Loke's recent announcement to increase the programme's national quota by 10,000 for the second half of the year, priority will be given to secondary school students, especially those in the JPJ Cadet programme. 'These students have already been exposed to traffic laws and road safety practices, making them ideal candidates for the B2 licence assistance programme,' he said. Currently, there are 25 schools in Pahang with around 1,000 JPJ Cadets, and over 300 schools nationwide hosting the cadet units. On July 10, Loke announced that JPJ would allocate an additional 10,000 slots under the MyLesen B2 programme nationwide, involving an allocation of RM3.5 million. — BERNAMA
The Star
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
JPJ mulls seatbelt rules on higher education institutions, residential school buses
KUANTAN: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to expand enforcement of seatbelt usage to all buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will mobilise its state-level technical and enforcement teams beginning in August to collaborate with institutions in inspecting their buses. "Almost all higher education institutions and residential schools have their own buses… we want to ensure that these vehicles are properly maintained and comply with specifications, and that their drivers also adhere to road safety regulations,' he told a press conference after officiating the MyLesen (B2) licence handover ceremony at a hotel here on Sunday (July 20). However, he said inspections will be conducted in phases due to JPJ's limited manpower capacity. In a related development, Aedy Fadly said the department is currently developing a mechanism to suspend or revoke driving licences issued under the MyLesen B2 programme if participants are found to be involved in illegal activities such as illegal racing or 'rempit' (reckless riding).
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
RTD to enforce seat belt use in university and school buses
KUANTAN: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will expand enforcement of seat belt use to include buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will collaborate with the Higher Education Ministry and the Education Ministry to conduct phased inspections starting next month. He said RTD technical teams and state enforcement units will be mobilised to ensure passengers on these buses use seat belts. "Almost all higher learning institutions and boarding schools have their own buses, but we want to ensure that even self-maintained buses meet the required specifications and that the drivers comply with the stipulated regulations. "We do not want to focus solely on tour and express buses," he said when met by reporters after the Pahang-level MyLesen (B2) Licence Handover Ceremony here today. Also present was Pahang RTD director Syed Ahmad Khirulanwar Alyahya Syed Abdul Rahman. Aedy Fadly also said the department will not hesitate to suspend or revoke licences issued under the MyLesen B2 Programme if recipients are found guilty of traffic offences, particularly illegal street racing. He said the move is aimed at ensuring participants appreciate the federal government's efforts in providing them with valid driving licences. "We don't want selected participants to abuse their licences by engaging in unlawful activities such as street racing once they receive them. "Therefore, we are currently reviewing and refining methods to either suspend or revoke their licences if they are caught by RTD or police for such activities. "If they wish to reapply, they will need to go through the process like others," he said.
