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JPJ cracks down on tour buses, three drivers detained for having no license, failing drug test

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In a major crackdown on tour and express buses carried out by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) today, two drivers were found to have no driving licenses while one was found positive for marijuana.

According to the Director of JPJ Enforcement, Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan, they inspected a total of 22 tour buses in the operation that began at 6 am.

As of 9 am this morning, Kifli said they had detained two tour bus drivers for driving without a driving and a public service vehicle (PSV) license.

“These offences should not have occurred if the companies and drivers were responsible,” he said, adding that the department will impound the buses until the companies replace their drivers.

The integrated operation was conducted in collaboration with the police, the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MoTAC).

AADK also conducted urine tests on all 22 drivers, with one of them testing positive for drugs.

“The driver in his 30s was found positive for marijuana and further action will be taken,” he said.

Kifli said that they also found a Thai van that did not have an International Circulation Permit (ICP), while MoTAC identified three tour buses without tour guides.

He also warned tour and express bus operators to comply with road traffic laws.

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JPJ announces product recalls from Toyota, Mercedes-Benz and Chery

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The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced a recall campaign Series 2/2024 involving several models from three brands namely Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Chery.

According to JPJ, the recalls have been conducted by the respective manufacturers since March 2024 and are ongoing until now.

The following are all the models involved in the recall campaign:

Toyota

  • Corolla Cross (July – September 2023) – 2,379 units

Mercedes-Benz

  • C 200 (January – July 2023) – 1 unit
  • CLA 200, CLA 45 AMG 4Matic, A 250, A 45 AMG 4Matic dan S 400 Hybrid (June 2012 – January 2021) – 11 units
  • EQS 500 4Matic, EQS 580 4Matic, GLC 300 4Matic, GLC 350 E 4Matic, AMG EQE 53 4Matic+, AMG EQS 53 4Matic+, AMG SL 43 Roadster, Maybach S 580 4Matic and S 580 E (January-November 2023) – 1,297 units
  • GLE 450 4Matic and GLS 450 4Matic (February 2018 – November 2023) – 1,302 units

Chery

  • Omoda 5 (November 2023-April 2024) – 600 units

The department also stated that, following the rear axle failure involving an Omoda 5 that went viral recently, Chery Auto Malaysia Sdn Bhd promptly initiated recalls since May 3, 2024.

As of June 7, 2024, Chery has inspected 592 units out of the 600 units (98.67%) of the Omoda 5 affected by the recall.

“The remaining owners have been contacted, and the recall is expected to be completed by the end of June 2024,” JPJ said in a Facebook post.

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Sultan Ibrahim acquires RM1.75 million ‘FFF 1’ number plate

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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has won the ‘FFF 1’ number plate with a record-breaking bid of RM1.75 million.

In a Facebook post, Sultan Ibrahim expressed hope that the proceeds from the bid, channeled to the Federal Government, can be used to benefit the people.

Last February, Sultan Ibrahim emerged as the owner of the special edition ‘GOLD 1’ vehicle registration number plate with a bidding value of RM1.5 million, which was the highest bid in the country at that time.

Last year, the ‘FF1’ vehicle registration plate also went to Sultan Ibrahim following a bid of RM1.2 million. In 2016, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was reported to have bought the ‘F1’ number plate for RM836,660.

The special FFF plate series was launched by Road Transport Department (JPJ) in May this year in conjunction with the celebration of the department’s 78th Anniversary.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook mentioned that the special plate series was open for bidding from May 11 and ended on the night of May 15, with the bid results announced the following day.

“The introduction of this new plate series is a continuation of the yearly JPJ anniversary celebration, having previously issued series like F, FA, FB, FC, and FF.

“Moreover, earlier this year, the GOLD plate series was launched, which successfully generated returns of RM17 million, so we hope that the FFF series can achieve a collection value of RM20 million,” he said.