Penang: The Penang Road Transport Department (RTD) recorded its highest revenue collection to date at RM190.55 million in 2025, generated from 1.6 million transactions, with motor vehicle licence (LKM) transactions contributing the largest share.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, State RTD director Zulkifly Ismail highlighted that this figure represents a 7.86 per cent increase compared with RM176.68 million in 2024. The number of transactions rose by seven per cent from 1.5 million to 1.6 million over the same period. He attributed the improvement to effective revenue management strategies, enhanced service delivery systems, increased adoption of digital services, and growing public confidence in JPJ Penang's efficiency.

He made these remarks while speaking to reporters after the closing of a bowling tournament held in conjunction with the 2025 Media Networking Programme.

Zulkifly further stated that the department remains committed to strengthening financial governance with integrity, improving service efficiency and quality, and supporting national road safety and transport system development agendas.

Additionally, RTD Penang recorded RM28.5 million in revenue from bids for 12 vehicle registration number series offered through the JPJeBid online bidding system in 2025. The PSA series registered the highest individual bid at RM401,000, while the PRR series generated the highest total revenue at RM3.2 million.

Earlier in his address, Zulkifly expressed his appreciation to the media for their support and cooperation in covering enforcement operations in the state and hoped the close working relationship would continue.