New Road Transport Law Takes Effect, Targets Illegal Street Racing And ‘Tonto’ Syndicates

PUTRAJAYA, October 16 2026, The Road Transport (Amendment) Act 2026, which amends the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), came into force today, introducing tougher measures against illegal street racing and ‘tonto’ syndicates while strengthening enforcement and digitalising Road Transport Department (JPJ) services. The Transport Ministry (MOT) said the Act, comprising 42 amendment clauses, was […]
JPJ Collects RM91.21 Million from “H” Series Number Plate Bids

PUTRAJAYA, September 21 2026, The Road Transport Department (JPJ) collected RM91.21 million through the bidding of the “H” series Special Registration Numbers (NPI) held in conjunction with the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the total comprised RM89.27 million in successful bids and RM1.94 million in service fees through the JPJeBid […]
Penang JPJ Seizes 11 Luxury Vehicles Including Lamborghini Huracan Worth RM1 Mln

GEORGE TOWN, September 7 2026, The Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized 11 luxury vehicles, including a Lamborghini Huracan estimated to be worth over RM1 million, during ‘Operation Luxury’ conducted at several locations in the state on Sept 3. It said that all the vehicles were seized after being found to have committed offences involving […]
King Receives Audience with JPJ Director-General at Istana Pasir Pelangi

JOHOR BAHRU, June 15 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, granted an audience to Road Transport Department (JPJ) Director-General Aedy Fadly Ramli at Istana Pasir Pelangi here today. The audience session provided an opportunity for the JPJ Director-General to brief His Majesty on the latest developments within the Road Transport Department, including […]
Trend of extreme motorcycle modification on the rise, JPJ takes the approach of charging riders

KUALA LUMPUR: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will prosecute cases of extreme motorcycle modification in court under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987 following the increasing trend. Senior Director of RTD Enforcement, Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said that so far three investigation papers have been opened under the provision and have […]
Eight Decades of Service: PM Anwar Salutes JPJ’s Role in Nation’s Transport Safety

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ) on its 80th anniversary, recognising the department’s longstanding contribution in ensuring a safe and orderly national transportation system. In his message, the Prime Minister highlighted JPJ’s vital role over the past eight decades in maintaining […]