JPJ Director-General Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said 940 goods transport companies account for 40,222 outstanding summonses. (Photo credit: JPJ)
TL;DR
JPJ has identified 945 transport companies with 40,595 outstanding summonses worth RM12.18 million.
Most involve goods vehicle operators, with 940 companies accounting for 40,222 summonses.
Five bus companies account for another 373 summonses.
Operators have been given 14 days from Sept 11 to settle them.
Failing that, operating permits could be suspended and affected vehicles may be impounded.
Forty thousand five hundred and ninety-five summonses.
A total of RM12.18 million unpaid.
And now, JPJ is giving the companies involved just 14 days to settle up.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) says 945 transport companies have accumulated the outstanding summonses between 2023 and 2026, prompting a fresh enforcement push under Ops Tegar.
Who Actually Owes All This?
The overwhelming majority comes from goods vehicle operators.
Category
Companies
Outstanding Summonses
Goods vehicle operators
940
40,222
Bus companies
5
373
Total
945
40,595
JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said targeted enforcement will focus on companies, vehicle owners and drivers with large numbers of unpaid summonses who repeatedly failed to settle them.
40,595 Summonses, RM12.18 Million Unpaid
The summonses date back as far as 2023, with JPJ now giving the affected operators a final 14-day window to settle them before tougher action follows.
What Happens After The 14 Days?
This is where things get serious.
Aedy Fadly said that once the notice period expires, JPJ will work with the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to suspend the operating permits of companies that still fail to settle their summonses.
And if affected vehicles are found operating on the road, JPJ says they can be detained and impounded until the outstanding summonses are settled.
What Could Happen?
Operating permits could be suspended.
Vehicles found on the road could be detained.
Vehicles may be impounded until outstanding summonses are settled.
Some Companies Have Thousands Of Unpaid Summonses
JPJ is giving the companies involved just 14 days to settle up. (Photo credit: JPJ)
JPJ also named several operators with especially large backlogs.
Company
Outstanding Summonses
KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd
3,083
Mainiza Mantap Sdn Bhd
889
Boon Chin Transport Sdn Bhd
767
Syarikat Ehsan Enterprise Sdn Bhd
482
Tashwin IT Enterprise
321
For bus companies, Cepat Express topped the list with 199 outstanding summonses, followed by GJG Travel & Tours with 108.
Why Is JPJ Taking A Harder Line Now?
According to Aedy Fadly, some of the companies had already received notices and reminders but still failed to settle their summonses.
He said some operators claimed they were too busy or simply forgot, while others continued to ignore payment despite repeated reminders.
That explains why the next step is no longer just another reminder.
From Sept 11, the clock is running.
Quick FAQ
How many companies are involved?
JPJ identified 945 companies in total, comprising 940 goods vehicle operators and five bus companies.
How many outstanding summonses are there?
The companies collectively have 40,595 outstanding summonses worth RM12.18 million.
What happens if they don't pay?
JPJ says it may work with APAD to suspend operating permits, while non-compliant vehicles found on the road may be detained and impounded until the summonses are settled.
Too Many Chances Already?
Should companies with thousands of unpaid summonses still be allowed to keep operating normally, or is permit suspension and vehicle seizure the right next step?
A Bachelor of English Language and Literature graduate with an obsession for the finer details. Sofea uses her background in translation to decode the technicalities of automotive innovation. She is dedicated to delivering impactful, meticulously researched articles that provide a narrative far beyond the spec sheet. LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3C018vv
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