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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- 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.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Melaka RTD seizes RM6 million worth of luxury cars in special operation
MELAKA: The Melaka Road Transport Department (RTD) has seized seven luxury vehicles worth nearly RM6 million in a targeted enforcement operation. The operation, named Op Khas Luxury, ran from 1 July until today. Among the confiscated vehicles were high-end brands such as Bentley, Porsche, BMW, and Toyota Alphard. Melaka RTD director Siti Zarina Mohd Yusop said the vehicles were impounded for various offences, including expired road tax and missing insurance coverage. She noted that owners often claimed they 'overlooked' or 'forgot' to renew their documents. The latest seizure involved a Toyota Alphard driven by a Myanmar national with six other passengers of the same nationality. The vehicle was stopped at the Jasin Toll entrance around 10 am today. Siti Zarina said the driver lacked a valid licence, and none of the passengers had proper travel documents. All individuals were handed over to the police for further investigation. She added that checks revealed the vehicle was registered to a local owner. Authorities are investigating whether the car was rented to the foreigners involved. Op Khas Luxury was launched nationwide on 1 July to tighten enforcement on imported and luxury vehicles violating road laws. In a separate operation, Op PeWA, 36 motorcycles ridden by foreigners were also seized today. Riders from Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Rohingya, Myanmar, and Vietnam were found committing offences such as driving without a licence and expired road tax. Deputy Director Khairul Aswad Abdul Halim and Enforcement Division Head Zulhilmi Zaidie were present during the press conference. – Bernama
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
More than 40 luxury car owners in Kelantan with expired road tax
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Road Transport Department (RTD) has identified more than 40 owners of luxury cars who have failed to renew their road tax. State RTD director Mohd Misuari Abdullah said these individuals were among the more than 400 luxury vehicles, including those owned by local businesswomen, currently registered with the department. He added that the total value of these vehicles was estimated to be in the millions of ringgit. However, he said, most of the luxury cars, which include Lamborghinis and Ferraris worth millions each, were used outside the state, particularly in the Klang Valley. "In just 10 days, we managed to detain the owners of 16 luxury vehicles for failing to renew their road tax. "Likely, there are still many more owners who remain reluctant to renew them," he said. Misuari said that many of the vehicles were owned by entrepreneurs and businesspeople, including women entrepreneurs, who typically pay between RM3,000 and RM15,000 annually for road tax. "This amount is not considered high for them, as they can afford it, but many tend to be complacent. "Some assume enforcement officers will not check their luxury vehicles. This lack of concern often results in their vehicles being seized by RTD," he said. He warned that those driving without a valid road tax could be charged under Section 23(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a fine of up to RM2,000. For those without insurance, they can be charged under Section 90(1). The offence carries a fine of up to RM1,000, a jail term of up to three months, or both. Misuari said the department will continue with Op Khas Luxury to ensure only legal, safe, and registered vehicles are allowed on the roads.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- New Straits Times
Kelantan RTD seizes 13 luxury cars over fake registration plates
KOTA BARU: Thirteen luxury vehicles worth more than RM4.5 million have been seized by the state Road Transport Department (RTD) after their owners were found using fake registration plates to avoid detection by the authorities. State RTD director Mohd Misuari Abdullah said the vehicle owners also used fake registration plates to evade paying road tax. He said the offences were detected during Op Khas Luxury, a special operation that began on July 1. Between the operation's launch and today, enforcement teams have taken action against 15 luxury vehicles, resulting in the seizure of 13 for further investigation. "In this operation, we detected luxury car owners, who used fake registration numbers to mislead the authorities and hide other offences they had committed. "We also found cases involving foreign nationals driving luxury vehicles without a valid driving licence," he told reporters here today. Misuari said the seized vehicles, with a combined value of more than RM4.5 million, violated several regulations. He said these included driving without a valid licence, having an expired licence, or having no motor vehicle licence at all. He added that among the seized vehicles were a Toyota Vellfire 2.5 (A), Toyota Alphard, BMW 523i, Ford Mustang Fastback and Mercedes-Benz E250 CGI. On another matter, he said the state RTD logged nearly 30,000 cases of motorists committing road transport offences. The offences recorded from January to July comprised 10,233 cases of driving without licences, 8,432 cases of having no insurance coverage and 11,004 cases of driving without a valid licence. Op Khas Luxury is being held to ensure that only legal, safe and registered vehicles are allowed on the roads.
