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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Dr Zaliha orders FT Ministry, JPJ to plug legal loopholes as abandoned vehicles pile up in KL, Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The Federal Territories Department (FTD) has been directed to hold discussions with the Road Transport Department (RTD) to examine the loopholes in existing legislation relating to the disposal of abandoned vehicles in the federal capital and Putrajaya. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the action needed to be expedited following the high number of public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles in urban areas. 'In Kuala Lumpur alone, public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles reach over 2,500 cases every year. This is not a small number and should not be allowed to continue. 'However, we are faced with several legal constraints, including abandoned vehicles on private premises that cannot be towed to the local authority (PBT) depot as well as vehicles that have been at the depot for a long time but have not yet been disposed of due to legal obstacles,' she said in a Facebook post yesterday. Earlier, she visited Car Medic Sdn Bhd, a licensed automotive treatment centre that carries out the disposal of vehicles that have been declared written-off, to personally observe the implementation of a faster, more orderly and sustainable disposal process. Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said observes the disposal of vehicles that have been declared written-of at Car Medic Sdn Bhd, a licensed automotive treatment centre. — Picture from Facebook/Dr Zaliha Mustafa Dr Zaliha stressed that abandoned vehicles cannot continue to mar the city, hence a comprehensive solution needs to be jointly formulated by the relevant agencies. She also encouraged owners who want to dispose of their vehicles voluntarily to visit a licensed automotive treatment centre. 'The process is simple and the owner will receive cash payment based on the condition of the vehicle,' she said. — Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
FT Dept, JPJ ordered to address abandoned vehicles in KL, Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Department (FTD) has been directed to hold discussions with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to examine the loopholes in existing legislation relating to the disposal of abandoned vehicles in the federal capital and Putrajaya, says Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) said the action needed to be expedited following the high number of public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles in urban areas. "In Kuala Lumpur alone, public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles reach over 2,500 cases every year. This is not a small number and should not be allowed to continue. "However, we are faced with several legal constraints, including abandoned vehicles on private premises that cannot be towed to the local authority depot as well as vehicles that have been at the depot for a long time but have not yet been disposed of due to legal obstacles," she said in a Facebook post Monday (June 16). Earlier, she visited Car Medic Sdn Bhd, a licensed automotive treatment centre that carries out the disposal of vehicles that have been declared written-off, to personally observe the implementation of a faster, more orderly and sustainable disposal process. Dr Zaliha stressed that abandoned vehicles cannot continue to mar the city, hence a comprehensive solution needs to be jointly formulated by the relevant agencies. She also encouraged owners who want to dispose of their vehicles voluntarily to visit a licensed automotive treatment centre. "The process is simple and the owner will receive cash payment based on the condition of the vehicle," she said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
FT Dept, RTD ordered to handle abandoned vehicles in KL, Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Department (FTD) has been directed to hold discussions with the Road Transport Department (RTD) to examine the loopholes in existing legislation relating to the disposal of abandoned vehicles in the federal capital and Putrajaya. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the action needed to be expedited following the high number of public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles in urban areas. "In Kuala Lumpur alone, public complaints regarding abandoned vehicles reach over 2,500 cases every year. "This is not a small number and should not be allowed to continue. "However, we are faced with several legal constraints, including abandoned vehicles on private premises that cannot be towed to the local authority depot as well as vehicles that have been at the depot for a long time but have not yet been disposed of due to legal obstacles," she said in a Facebook post today. Earlier, she visited Car Medic Sdn Bhd, a licensed automotive treatment centre that carries out the disposal of vehicles that have been declared written-off, to personally observe the implementation of a faster, more orderly and sustainable disposal process. Dr Zaliha said abandoned vehicles cannot continue to mar the city, hence a comprehensive solution needs to be jointly formulated by the relevant agencies. She also encouraged owners who want to dispose of their vehicles voluntarily to visit a licensed automotive treatment centre. "The process is simple and the owner will receive cash payment based on the condition of the vehicle," she said. – Bernama
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Education gap widening due to economic pressures
PUTRAJAYA: The gap between students with access to education and those left behind is expanding amid economic pressures, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She pointed to socio-economic challenges, particularly among low-income (B40) families, that have forced many students to sacrifice study time to support their families financially. 'In today's rapidly changing world, the education gap is widening. We must implement and sustain targeted interventions that address the root causes,' she told reporters after launching the 2025 Putrajaya Tuition Mission programme here today. Dr Zaliha raised concerns over the more than 10,000 students absent from the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination in 2023, many due to financial strain at home. 'Some students have been forced to work as food delivery riders after school to cover their families' daily expenses, which impacts their ability to prepare for exams,' she said. Dr Zaliha emphasised that the issue is not a lack of desire to learn, but that students with potential are hindered by life's hardships. 'These realities cannot be ignored and a clear link between poverty and school dropout rates is evident,' she added. Earlier, the minister launched the initiative under the Usaha Jaya Insan Programme (PUJI), which aims to reduce student dropouts with a RM120,000 fund for learning materials, seminars, motivational sessions and tuition for 100 selected Putrajaya students. Describing the programme as a long-term investment, Dr Zaliha said it would help break the cycle of social and economic hardship and believes it should be expanded to reach more needy children. As a result, Dr Zaliha has instructed the Federal Territories Department to work with the Education Ministry to explore extending the initiative to Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Dr Zaliha: Education gap widens amid economic hardship
PUTRAJAYA: The gap between students with access to education and those left behind is expanding amid economic pressures, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa. She pointed to socio-economic challenges, particularly among low-income (B40) families, that have forced many students to sacrifice study time to support their families financially. 'In today's rapidly changing world, the education gap is widening. We must implement and sustain targeted interventions that address the root causes,' she told reporters after launching the 2025 Putrajaya Tuition Mission programme here today. Dr Zaliha raised concerns over the more than 10,000 students absent from the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination in 2023, many due to financial strain at home. 'Some students have been forced to work as food delivery riders after school to cover their families' daily expenses, which impacts their ability to prepare for exams,' she said. Dr Zaliha emphasised that the issue is not a lack of desire to learn, but that students with potential are hindered by life's hardships. 'These realities cannot be ignored and a clear link between poverty and school dropout rates is evident,' she added. Earlier, the minister launched the initiative under the Usaha Jaya Insan Programme (PUJI), which aims to reduce student dropouts with a RM120,000 fund for learning materials, seminars, motivational sessions and tuition for 100 selected Putrajaya students. Describing the programme as a long-term investment, Dr Zaliha said it would help break the cycle of social and economic hardship and believes it should be expanded to reach more needy children. As a result, Dr Zaliha has instructed the Federal Territories Department to work with the Education Ministry to explore extending the initiative to Kuala Lumpur and Labuan.
