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The Star
3 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
3 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
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
JPJ to seize commercial vehicles using foreign drivers from today
GOMBAK: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will begin confiscating commercial vehicles owned by companies that employ foreign drivers starting today. JPJ's Senior Director of Enforcement Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan stated that the crackdown targets lorries, public service vehicles, and tour buses driven by foreigners. He clarified that current regulations prohibit foreigners from holding Vocational Licences like Goods Drivers Licence (GDL) or Public Service Vehicle (PSV) permits. 'Enforcement action can be taken under Sections 22, 41, and 57 of the Land Public Transport Act (APAD) 2010 for permit violations,' he said during a press conference at the JPJ Enforcement Station. He added that Section 80 of APAD 2010 allows officers to seize and forfeit company vehicles if found guilty. The move follows reports of companies hiring foreign drivers for around RM2,500 monthly, alongside repeat offenders. As of July, JPJ issued 2,733 summonses against foreigners driving commercial vehicles, including 2,551 cases of no GDL and 93 cases of no PSV. 'Transport operators must ensure employees have valid documents and qualifications,' Muhammad Kifli emphasised. He warned of joint enforcement operations with other agencies under Act 333 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Act 715 of APAD 2010. In a Selayang operation yesterday, JPJ caught a foreign lorry driver using a fake MyKad and driving licence. 'Further checks confirmed the identity card, Competent Driving Licence (CDL), and Goods Vehicle Licence (GDL) were forged,' he said. JPJ is investigating the syndicate behind the fake licences. Separately, an Indonesian lorry driver was arrested in Sungai Pusu for driving without documents and handed to KL Immigration Department. Past operations revealed multiple cases of foreign drivers using fake licences. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Barnama
JPJ To Confiscate Commercial Vehicles Of Companies Employing Foreign Drivers
GOMBAK, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- 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 today. 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.
Sinar Daily
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Sinar Daily
inDrive secures approval to continue operations in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR - Global ride-hailing platform inDrive officially received clearance from Malaysia's Ministry of Transport (MoT) and the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) to continue operations in the country. The announcement was made during a press conference, where the company expressed its gratitude and reinforced its commitment to the local market. inDrive Malaysia Country Lead, Govin Kumaar, said that the company is grateful to MoT and Apad for granting them the green light to continue their operations in Malaysia. 'This milestone reflects our steadfast commitment to full regulatory compliance, not just as a requirement, but as a long-term operational principle. More importantly, it allows us to continue supporting the thousands of local drivers who rely on inDrive to earn a sustainable income. 'With one of the lowest commission rates in the industry, where 85 per cent - 90 per cent of income goes directly to our drivers, helping them better support their families and improve their livelihoods,' he said. Global ride-hailing platform inDrive has received official clearance from Malaysia's Transport Ministry and Apad to continue operating. Photo: Facebook To ensure full compliance with Malaysian laws, inDrive reiterated that all drivers must possess a valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP), a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence and e-hailing insurance, in addition to passing document verification. The company has also implemented enhanced internal checks and continues working closely with Apad to further strengthen its compliance system. In addition to standard regulatory requirements, inDrive announced new standard operating procedures to improve driver onboarding and re-verification. These updates aim to ensure that all drivers on the platform meet current safety and regulatory benchmarks. The platform has also rolled out enhanced internal audit processes to keep driver documentation up to date, safeguard platform integrity and ensure consistent service delivery. To support driver growth and quality assurance, inDrive offers inDrive Academy, an e-learning module that provides ongoing training, resources and service improvement tools. Operating in over 47 countries, inDrive's model allows drivers and riders to mutually agree on fares, which the company said promotes fair pricing and affordable options for riders. Its lower platform fee model has enabled thousands of Malaysian drivers to maintain better income stability, especially during economic uncertainties. With the recent green light from the authorities, inDrive is now focused on expanding its footprint and reaffirming its broader global mission of impacting 1 billion people worldwide. Looking ahead, the company also teased an upcoming initiative for persons with disabilities (OKU) to improve accessibility. This initiative will introduce enhanced features and engagement programmes to make the ride-hailing experience more inclusive and user-friendly for differently-abled Malaysians. inDrive APAC Director, Mark Tolley, highlighted the company's inclusive vision. 'We are committed to rebuilding with purpose and strengthening our presence in Malaysia's mobility landscape. Healthy competition in the e-hailing space drives innovation, raises service standards and ensures more choice for Malaysians in how they move, work and earn. 'As we move forward, our priority is to expand access, empower drivers and improve mobility for all. Malaysia has long been a strategic market for us and continues to lead in innovation and inclusivity across Asean. 'We are here for the long term and ready to work alongside regulators, drivers and communities to shape a mobility ecosystem that truly works for everyone,' he said.
