Malaysian authorities conducted widespread traffic inspections on New Year's Eve, resulting in the inspection of over 15,000 vehicles nationwide. Kuala Lumpur saw 5,094 vehicles inspected with 731 issued summonses and 117 vehicles impounded. Inspections also targeted foreign drivers, with 75 detained, and drug testing revealed two positive results for methamphetamine and one for opiate drugs. Other states like Selangor, Pahang, and Perak also reported significant numbers of vehicle inspections and summonses issued for various traffic violations.
With many out and about and making their way around during new year’s eve, it’s no surprise to know that the road transport department and police was too, and. In traffic operations carried out in various states, more than 15,000 vehicles were inspected nationwide by authorities on the night of December 31,
“During the operation, which also involved the immigration department, 75 foreign drivers from countries such as Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were inspected, with 30 of them detained. In addition, the national anti-drug agency conducted urine tests on 26 individuals. Two of them tested positive for methamphetamine, while one tested positive for opiate drugs,” said Kuala Lumpur JPJ director Hamidi Adam.
Meanwhile, 7,124 vehicles – including heavy vehicles – were inspected in Selangor, resulting in 827 notices being issued for various traffic violations, including driving without a licence and expired road tax . Three individuals were also detained after testing positive for drugs in urine tests conducted by the AADK, said Selangor state JPJ director Azrin Borhan.
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