CAMERON HIGHLANDS: A school bus illegally carrying foreign tourists was among 16 commercial vehicles seized in a joint operation by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
Senior JPJ enforcement director Datuk Muhammad Kifli Ma Hassan said the bus, operated by a local driver, had been illegally transporting tourists from China and Singapore for the past three years.
He said the operation was done in collaboration with the Immigration Department, following public complaints and a week of surveillance, Bernama reported.
“These offences pose a major safety hazard given Cameron Highlands’ steep terrain, narrow roads and high tourist traffic,” he said in a press conference at the JPJ compound here yesterday.
Muhammad Kifli added that 48 commercial vehicles were inspected, of which 16 were subject to enforcement action, with 51 notices issued.
Offences included the misuse of Motor Vehicle Licences (LKM), the absence of valid LKM and insurance coverage, and driving without a licence.
“We will take stern action to ensure all vehicles, whether private, commercial or public, are fully compliant with all road regulations and laws,” he said.
