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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
RTD to audit 500 bus, lorry operators starting Monday
BUTTERWORTH: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will audit 500 public service vehicle (PSV) and goods commercial vehicle operators deemed high-risk under its special enforcement strategy, "RTD Inspection and Safety Audit" (JISA), starting Monday. RTD director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the identified high-risk operators include 300 lorries, 100 tour buses and 100 express buses. He said operators with outstanding summonses were identified through lists compiled by the RTD and the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad). He said the main focus of the special operation is to assess companies' compliance with safety aspects, vehicle maintenance, driver management, and records under the Road Transport Act 1987 and related regulations. "The enforcement of the JISA special operation involves inspection reports and safety audits focusing on compliance with the Industry Code of Practice (ICOP) concerning safety in the transport industry. "It also allows for the checking and resolution of outstanding summonses by vehicle owners and drivers, as well as compliance with vehicle technical specifications," he told reporters after the MyLesen B2 Driving Licence handover ceremony here today. Aedy Fadly said the audit was initiated following the bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on June 9, along with several other recent accidents involving heavy vehicles. He said RTD would take strict action against any operators found violating regulations or neglecting safety, including issuing offence notices, suspending or revoking vocational driving licences (PSV/GDL), or operator licences. "This measure is part of RTD's ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and further strengthen the integrity of the national transport system," he added.
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: Bus operator to be charged
BUTTERWORTH: The Road Transport Department (RTD) is in the final stages of completing investigation papers to prosecute the operator of the bus company involved in the accident that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in Gerik on June 9. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said it was preparing two investigation papers, one involving the bus operating company and the other involving the company that leased the bus. "At the moment, the investigation is in its final phase, and the papers are expected to be handed over to the prosecution soon, likely within a month," he told reporters after the MyLesen B2 Driving Licence handover ceremony at the PICCA Convention Centre here today. He was responding to a question on whether the RTD would prosecute the owner of the bus company involved in the accident. When asked whether the investigation was affected by allegations that the operator had suffered a heart attack, Aedy Fadly denied the matter. He said action against the operator was being taken in accordance with existing regulations, and there was no issue related to health conditions. "However, if he (the owner) is hospitalised or otherwise indisposed, we will wait before taking further action. "But for now, we are proceeding with the investigation papers," he added. Transport Minister Anthony Loke was reported as saying that the RTD would take legal action against the bus company if it was found to have violated regulations or failed to ensure operational safety. Fifteen UPSI students were killed when the bus they were in collided with a multi-purpose vehicle along Jalan Jeli-Gerik near Tasik Banding, Perak.
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
JPJ Mulls Revoking MyLesen Licences Of Illegal Street Racers
CRIME & COURTS BUTTERWORTH, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is considering revoking the motorcycle licences of recipients under the MyLesen B2 programme who are found to be involved in illegal street racing (rempit) or other traffic offences. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said he has instructed the director of the Driver Licensing Division to look into the matter before any further action is taken. He stressed that the government has allocated substantial funding for the programme to help the B40 group obtain Class B2 motorcycle licences, and thus recipients must comply with all road regulations. 'Recipients of this government-subsidised licence are recorded separately in JPJ's system as participants of the MyLesen programme. So, if they are stopped during inspections, action will be taken, up to and including revocation of their licence. 'If they want to reapply (for a licence), they will have to go through the driving institution or school, pay the fees, and retake the test from start to finish. I want to make that clear,' he told reporters after handing over the Penang-level MyLesen B2 programme licences here today. Meanwhile, Aedy Fadly said the MyLesen programme has been expanded this year to include secondary school students, students from institutions of higher learning, and youths, reflecting the government's continued commitment to helping the B40 group obtain valid driving licences and thereby broaden their access to employment opportunities, particularly in the gig economy. 'To ensure the success of this programme, the government has allocated RM5.8 million this year to cover the full cost of training and licence issuance for 15,000 selected participants nationwide. In Penang alone, 993 individuals aged 16 and above are involved,' he said. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
JPJ: Two key improvements to heavy vehicle inspection procedures effective June 1
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) today announced two key improvements to the vehicle inspection process at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM), including those operated by Puspakom Sdn Bhd, effective tomorrow (June 1). JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the move aims to enhance vehicle safety standards while improving system efficiency and service quality for users. 'The improvements involve inspections of tyre tread depth and heavy duty dumper tipper vehicles,' he said in a statement today. He said the tyre tread depth inspections are in line with current safety standards. 'JPJ requires all commercial vehicles, both goods and public service vehicles, to have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the entire surface of the tyre that makes contact with the road,' he said. Aedy Fadly said that previously, JPJ required Puspakom to ensure at least 75 per cent of the tyre surface met the minimum tread depth requirement during inspections. 'With the new stipulation, any commercial vehicle that fails to meet the requirement will not pass the vehicle inspection,' he added. He added that JPJ, in collaboration with Puspakom, has also stepped up enforcement to ensure heavy duty dumper or tipper lorries do not have side boards that exceed the approved specifications. 'This is in line with the permit conditions set by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and the approved Vehicle Technical Plan,' he said. Additionally, owners of heavy duty dumper or tipper lorries transporting special loads are now required to present the commercial vehicle approval offer letter (STK) and relevant permits during inspections at Puspakom. This is to ensure that the vehicle's body type and the nature of the load conform to the approved specifications. 'The move to tighten enforcement on heavy duty dumper or tipper vehicles aligns with the implementation of a special body code for those transporting specific loads such as fertiliser, coal, fly ash, gypsum, sawdust, corn, palm kernel, and rice,' he said. Aedy Fadly added that the enforcement aims to prevent the misuse of vehicle specifications while ensuring road safety and compliance with regulations for operating special load vehicles. He said vehicle owners whose vehicles fail inspection at Puspakom have two options: either refer to APAD to correct the permit and obtain a new one based on the original load specified in the technical plan, or apply to JPJ for a new technical plan based on the correct body code for the load being carried. In addition, owners must adjust the side board height to the required 762mm, with no changes allowed to the existing dumper tipper body code, before presenting the vehicle for reinspection at Puspakom. 'These improvements will enhance road safety, reduce the risk of accidents, and ensure better compliance with existing regulations,' he added.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
JPJ enhances vehicle inspection rules starting June 1
PUTRAJAYA: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) today announced two key improvements to the vehicle inspection process at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centres (PPKM), including those operated by Puspakom Sdn Bhd, effective tomorrow (June 1). JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the move aims to enhance vehicle safety standards while improving system efficiency and service quality for users. 'The improvements involve inspections of tyre tread depth and heavy duty dumper tipper vehicles,' he said in a statement today. He said the tyre tread depth inspections are in line with current safety standards. 'JPJ requires all commercial vehicles, both goods and public service vehicles, to have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm across the entire surface of the tyre that makes contact with the road,' he said. Aedy Fadly said that previously, JPJ required Puspakom to ensure at least 75 per cent of the tyre surface met the minimum tread depth requirement during inspections. 'With the new stipulation, any commercial vehicle that fails to meet the requirement will not pass the vehicle inspection,' he added. He added that JPJ, in collaboration with Puspakom, has also stepped up enforcement to ensure heavy duty dumper or tipper lorries do not have side boards that exceed the approved specifications. 'This is in line with the permit conditions set by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) and the approved Vehicle Technical Plan,' he said. Additionally, owners of heavy duty dumper or tipper lorries transporting special loads are now required to present the commercial vehicle approval offer letter (STK) and relevant permits during inspections at Puspakom. This is to ensure that the vehicle's body type and the nature of the load conform to the approved specifications. 'The move to tighten enforcement on heavy duty dumper or tipper vehicles aligns with the implementation of a special body code for those transporting specific loads such as fertiliser, coal, fly ash, gypsum, sawdust, corn, palm kernel, and rice,' he said. Aedy Fadly added that the enforcement aims to prevent the misuse of vehicle specifications while ensuring road safety and compliance with regulations for operating special load vehicles. He said vehicle owners whose vehicles fail inspection at Puspakom have two options: either refer to APAD to correct the permit and obtain a new one based on the original load specified in the technical plan, or apply to JPJ for a new technical plan based on the correct body code for the load being carried. In addition, owners must adjust the side board height to the required 762mm, with no changes allowed to the existing dumper tipper body code, before presenting the vehicle for reinspection at Puspakom. 'These improvements will enhance road safety, reduce the risk of accidents, and ensure better compliance with existing regulations,' he added.
