Everyone in private vehicles must buckle up before hitting the road or face fines up to RM300

But concessionaire says highway built in compliance with specs, certified by engineers

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) found a high compliance rate among passengers and bus drivers after the enforcement of a seatbelt rule, with only 305 or 0.25 per cent of the over 123,000 individuals inspected issued with summonses.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, June 19 — The preliminary investigation by the Transport Ministry (MOT) into a deadly crash involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck and an overloaded tipper lorry has revealed alarming lapses in safety compliance. Among the significant findings of the May 13...

KUALA LANGAT, May 29 — The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued 143 notices and instructions requiring goods vehicles to undergo weighing inspections, as part of Op Paras, which began May 1.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 19 — The recent fatal incident involving a Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) truck has reignited national debate over road safety enforcement, systemic oversight, and the use of ageing government vehicles, with road safety experts urging urgent reforms to inspection...

SEMENYIH, March 10 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will impose a driving ban on cargo vehicles during Aidilfitri on March 28 and 29, as well as April 5 and 6, to facilitate smoother traffic flow and enhance road safety.

MELAKA, Nov 14 — The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) has introduced three safety guidelines for electric vehicles (EVs) aimed at improving the efficiency of EV safety management.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — RM2.8 billion has been set aside to maintain federal roads to reduce crashes caused by unsafe road conditions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — New motorcycles 150cc and above must have anti-lock braking (ABS) from January 1 to reduce road crashes, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

PUTRAJAYA, May 3 — The Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued a recall notice for 600 units of Chery's Omoda 5 model vehicles, effective immediately, in response to a widely circulated social media incident on April 28.

By Zareef Muzammil SHAH ALAM, April 21 — Contractors who have been awarded the project for replacing water pipes in the Dusun Tua state constituency are reminded to carry out their work according to the Public Works Department's (JKR) standards. Its state assemblyman Datuk Wira Johan Abdul...

SEREMBAN, March 23 — The Transport Ministry will issue Temporary Change Permits (LPS) for additional bus services ahead of Aidilfitri, said its minister Anthony Loke.

SHAH ALAM, Nov 17 — The Hulu Langat district Public Works Department (JKR) is implementing Malaysia's first 'glow-in-the-dark' road project along Jalan Sungai Lalang (B19).

SERDANG, Sept 29 — Focus must be given to having additional and maintenance of motorcycle lanes in Malaysia to reduce the risk faced by motorcyclists, who record the highest number of road accidents every year.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Experts are warning motorists to take their cars in for inspection before travelling long distances, and against napping in cars with their engines and air conditioning on during the Aidiladha long holiday weekend.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 — The decision to ban foreigners from driving trailer lorries in the country was made in line with the government’s stance on road safety aspects.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The road safety operation Op Selamat is not conducted during festive seasons to ‘disturb’ road users but to ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce road accidents, said Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mat Kassim Karim.

DENGKIL, Jan 17 — A total of 2,000 Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement officers will be deployed in the integrated operations and road safety campaign in conjunction with the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration.

DENGKIL, Jan 17 — The speed limit on federal roads nationwide will be reduced by 10 kilometres per hour (km/h) from tomorrow (January 18) to January 27 in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations.