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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Malay Mail
In Johor, e-hailing rider seriously injured after being hit, dragged 15m by bus at Pasir Gudang junction
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 — Police are investigating a crash in Pasir Gudang, Johor, where an e-hailing rider was seriously injured after being hit and dragged about 15 metres by a bus at a traffic light intersection. Seri Alam district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the incident occurred at around 6pm at the junction of Jalan Masai Kong Kong and Jalan Berlian 12, when the rider allegedly ran a red light, according to a report published in the New Straits Times yesterday. The 20-year-old rider, who works part-time, was on a Honda EX5 motorcycle when he entered the junction and collided with a Hino bus driven by a 54-year-old man. "The motorcyclist emerged from the left junction at Jalan Berlian 12 when the traffic light was red, entering the path of the oncoming bus,' said Mohd Sohaimi. 'The driver was unable to brake in time and collided with the victim, who was thrown onto the road and dragged approximately 15 metres.' The rider sustained serious injuries and was rushed by ambulance to Sultan Ismail Hospital, where he remains unconscious and is being treated in the red zone. The bus driver was unharmed in the crash, which is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving. Mohd Sohaimi urged road users to obey traffic signals and be cautious at intersections to prevent such accidents. Police are calling for witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to contact the Seri Alam District Police Headquarters at 07-3864222 to assist with the investigation.
Malay Mail
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Maxim Malaysia responds to shutdown order, says operations ongoing
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — E-hailing company Maxim Malaysia has clarified that it continues to operate nationwide, despite a recent government directive to cease operations over alleged permit and insurance violations. In a response to a Malay Mail report quoting Transport Minister Anthony Loke, Maxim said it is engaging with relevant authorities to resolve the matter and maintain its long-standing reputation. 'Maxim Malaysia remains committed to public safety and regulatory compliance,' the company said, adding that all partner-drivers undergo document checks to ensure alignment with e-hailing guidelines set by APAD and the Transport Ministry. The company, which has operated in Malaysia for five years, also highlighted its partnerships with driving schools and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to help new drivers secure PSV licences and understand traffic regulations.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
We're talking with authorities to resolve problem, says e-hailing firm Maxim
In 2023, Maxim Malaysia was raided by Land Public Transport Agency officers for allowing vehicles to operate without a valid permit. (Maxim Ehailing Service Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : E-hailing firm Maxim Malaysia is in discussions with transport authorities after it was ordered to cease operations from July 24. In a statement today, the company reiterated that it continued to operate throughout the nation while the talks were going on. 'We are currently discussing with the relevant authorities on how to promptly resolve this while maintaining the goodwill and reputation we have built over the years,' it said. The Russian-founded firm maintained that public safety, alongside the comfort and safety of users, had been its top priority ever since commencing operations in 2019. It also said drivers under the platform were required to undergo rigorous inspections by its 'specialised officers' to ensure they complied with guidelines set by the transport ministry, particularly the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad). 'Rest assured, Maxim Malaysia will always follow the law of the land, work closely with the government to settle any concerns, and offer its fullest support,' it said. In 2023, Maxim was raided by Apad officers for allowing vehicles to operate without a valid permit. The road transport department revealed then that most of Maxim's e-hailing vehicles were operating illegally, with the company allowing vehicles under its charge to be operated without a valid e-hailing vehicle permit. Last week, transport minister Loke Siew Fook said Maxim and another e-hailing firm, inDrive, were ordered to halt their operations from July 24. He said the firms could file an appeal.
