PUTRAJAYA: Checks have been carried out by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) at 37 Puspakom centres nationwide where one lorry, among many others seized, was found to have been approved by the vehicles inspection body even though it did not meet safety standards.
JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said since Ops Khas Puspakom began on Dec 31, a total of 21 vehicles have been impounded for offences such as using fake Motor Vehicle Trade Licences (LPKM), expired road tax and insurance, as well as employing LPKM from another company.
“Among the seized vehicles, JPJ also found a lorry that was approved by Puspakom even though its physical condition did not meet safety standards.
“The vehicle was seized under Section 64(1) of the Act to prevent further violations,” he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.
In response to the case, Aedy Fadly said JPJ had formed a strategic partnership with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to tackle misconduct related to vehicle inspection results at Puspakom.
“JPJ will continue to enforce regulations in collaboration with other enforcement agencies.
“The department remains committed to ensuring the safety of all road users and aims to minimise road accidents and fatalities, especially involving commercial vehicles,” he said.
