Kuala terengganu: The Terengganu Road Transport Department has set up five teams, with 10 officers going undercover as passengers to check bus drivers during the 2026 Hari Raya Aidilfitri (HRA) special operation from March 16 to 29.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Terengganu JPJ director Mohd Zamri Samion stated that placing undercover officers on express buses is intended to keep drivers alert while carrying passengers. He mentioned that 44 operations will be conducted on routes including Kuala Terengganu-Pahang, Pahang-Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu-Kelantan, Kelantan-Kuala Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu-Kuala Lumpur, and Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Terengganu.

Mohd Zamri highlighted that efforts would be increased by placing banners at key locations to remind both bus drivers and passengers that they can be fined for offenses such as not wearing seat belts. Inspections will also be conducted at depots to ensure buses are in good condition and comply with all safety regulations, he added during the 2026 HRA special operation and the Ops Motosikal (Rempit) to curb street racing at the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge last night.

In addition, Mohd Zamri disclosed that 22 motorcyclists, including a 17-year-old girl, were detained during the Ops Motosikal (Rempit). The motorcycles were seized for various offenses, including extreme modifications and expired road tax. He elaborated on how some motorcycles had modifications such as the removal of rear brakes to boost speed, along with changes to the model and engine block, which increase the risk of fatal accidents.

Emphasizing the importance of safety, Mohd Zamri noted that Terengganu JPJ has intensified its special motorcycle operation to ensure riders follow the law. From January 1 to March 11, 149 motorcycles were seized and 5,606 summonses issued during the operation.