Kuala lumpur: Twenty-eight companies identified by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) for having the highest number of outstanding summonses have collectively settled 34,371 summonses amounting to RM6.2 million, announced JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, these companies, comprising 11 commercial goods companies and 17 bus operators, responded to a two-week grace period initiative offered by Transport Minister Anthony Loke starting June 25 to clear their outstanding summonses. Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli mentioned that JPJ facilitated the process by providing the latest records and guidance on settling the issues promptly. He expressed appreciation for the companies’ cooperation but noted that some companies still have pending summonses. These companies have been granted an additional grace period of one month starting July 9 to settle their dues.

Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli warned that if the summonses remain unsettled, JPJ would proceed to blacklist the vehicles under the delinquent companies. He noted that some vehicles have already been blacklisted due to non-compliance. He also highlighted that both commercial goods companies and bus operators are eligible for a special RM150 compound rate applicable to all vehicles with Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) summonses.

He further explained that companies with such summonses qualify for the same offer, which has been extended until December 31. This offer applies to three categories: AWAS from October 2018 to the present, Notice 114 (interview notice), and Notice 115 (request for driver details) starting from 2023.