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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
JPJ books 1,392 heavy lorries under Op Paras
Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan inspecting the weight of an overloaded lorry at the South Klang Valley Expressway in Kuala Langat today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Selangor road transport department (JPJ) has taken action against 1,392 lorries, mostly for overloading, as part of its Op Paras launched on May 1. Selangor JPJ director Azrin Borhan told Bernama 724 lorries had loads exceeding the permitted limit, 645 were carrying goods 'dangerously', and 23 had loads exceeding 70% of the permitted weight. Azrin said many drivers cited the desire to earn commission or profit as a reason for carrying loads beyond the allowed limit. The overloaded lorries were transporting stones, sand, soil and palm oil waste, he told a press conference held today at the South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE). He said Op Paras was launched to curb the rising number of accidents caused by heavy vehicles. On 'tontos' (informants), who monitor JPJ operations to tip off lorry owners of impending enforcement action, Azrin said no critical threats had been received, either verbally or in writing. He said JPJ would continue conducting periodic operations, using various methods to avoid detection by tontos, including dressing in plain clothes and using unmarked vehicles to inspect commercial vehicles.
Wall Street Journal
23-05-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Kuehne + Nagel to Buy Spanish Road-Logistics Provider
Kuehne + Nagel agreed to acquire Spanish road-logistics provider Transporte y Distribucion Nacional. The purchase of the Madrid-based company, expected to be completed within the coming weeks, will be immediately earnings accretive, the Swiss-based logistics group said. TDN has more than 600 employees and it has 45 terminals and a fleet of 700 vehicles within their partner network. The company is complementary to Kuehne + Nagel's existing road-logistics business, it said. Kuehne + Nagel didn't disclose financial details. Write to Pierre Bertrand at
Free Malaysia Today
17-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Chinese national pleads guilty to causing Sabah court director's death
Sun Xue Song, who could face up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of RM50,000, will be sentenced on June 10. (File pic) SIBU : A Chinese national pleaded guilty in the magistrates' court here today to dangerous driving that resulted in the death of Sabah court director Marutin Pagan on March 30. Sun Xue Song, 42, entered his plea during pre-trial case management before magistrate Oon Kork Chern, who recused himself from further hearing the case due to his personal acquaintance with the deceased. 'Accordingly, the case is hereby rescheduled for reassignment before Kuala Lumpur sessions court judge Rosli Ahmad,' Oon said. He fixed the presentation of facts and sentencing for June 10 and ordered the accused to be further remanded. Sun initially claimed trial on April 7 when the charge was first read to him by a court interpreter before magistrate Romario Jonoi. He was accused of driving a sports utility vehicle dangerously and causing Marutin's death at the Kanowit roundabout near Sibu at around 1pm on March 30. The charge was framed under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of up to RM50,000, upon conviction. The prosecution was led by deputy public prosecutor Mark Kenneth Netto while the accused was represented by lawyer Terence Tiong.
Malay Mail
13-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Perak police: Sand lorry driver involved in Teluk Intan FRU crash found negative for drugs, investigations ongoing
TELUK INTAN, May 13 — The driver of a sand-laden lorry involved in the accident that claimed the lives of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam has been detained for further investigation. Hilir Perak district police chief ACP Dr Bakri Zainal Abidin said the driver, in his 40s, who escaped unhurt, was detained this morning under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987. 'The driver tested negative for drugs. Investigations are still ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident and to gather more information,' he told reporters at the Teluk Intan Hospital Forensic Department here today. Nine members of the FRU were killed, while two others sustained injuries, when a lorry carrying sand collided with an FRU truck transporting 15 personnel on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam at 8.50 am. In the incident, eight victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while another died while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
12-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Car plunges down 10m ravine, lands on beach in Langkawi
The car had skidded and plunged into the ravine before crashing onto the beach. (PDRM pic) PETALING JAYA : A car landed on a beach in Langkawi after it plunged into a 10m ravine at Jalan Teluk Yu this morning. Langkawi police chief Shariman Ashari said the 22-year-old driver was travelling to her workplace – a hotel at Pantai Kok – when she lost control of the vehicle at a bend. 'The car skidded and plunged into the ravine before crashing onto the beach. The driver escaped with minor injuries and was brought to Sultanah Maliha Hospital for treatment,' he said, according to Berita Harian. Shariman said the incident is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act for careless and inconsiderate driving.
