Kuala lumpur: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to expand enforcement of seatbelt usage to all buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will mobilise its state-level technical and enforcement teams beginning in August to collaborate with institutions in inspecting their buses.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Aedy Fadly emphasized the importance of ensuring that the buses are properly maintained, comply with specifications, and that their drivers adhere to road safety regulations. He made these remarks at a press conference after officiating the MyLesen (B2) licence handover ceremony at a hotel. He noted that inspections would be conducted in phases due to the department’s limited manpower capacity.
In a related development, Aedy Fadly mentioned that JPJ is currently developing a mechanism to suspend or revoke driving licences issued under the MyLesen B2 programme if participants are found to be involved in illegal activities such as illegal racing or reckless riding. He emphasized that the MyLesen B2 programme is fully funded by the federal government and urged all recipients to comply strictly with road regulations.
Aedy Fadly outlined potential penalties, including suspension or complete revocation of the licence, for those violating the programme’s terms. He highlighted the waste of resources when individuals fail to value the government’s efforts, as they would have to reapply for licences like any other member of the public.
At the event, 940 out of 1,000 MyLesen B2 participants successfully obtained their motorcycle licences. Aedy Fadly added that, in line with Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s recent announcement, the programme’s national quota would increase by 10,000 for the second half of the year, giving priority to secondary school students, especially those in the JPJ Cadet programme.
Currently, 25 schools in Pahang host around 1,000 JPJ Cadets, with over 300 schools nationwide hosting cadet units. On July 10, Minister Loke announced that JPJ would allocate an additional 10,000 slots under the MyLesen B2 programme nationwide, involving an allocation of RM3.5 million.