Govt incurs RM8.6 billion social costs due to road accident deaths last year
Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said 490,000 road accidents were recorded last year.
Sat Apr 09 2016
RTD awaits govt's decision before taking any action on Uber, Grabcar service
The Road Transport Department (RTD) is waiting for the government's announcement on Uber and GrabCar, before taking any further action on the matter, Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said.
Sat Apr 02 2016
Cloned vehicles worth more than RM40 million impounded - Ismail Ahmad
Most of the impounded vehicles were luxury cars including Lexus, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper and Mazda models which were smuggled from Singapore.
Wed Mar 30 2016
JPJ will not summon official vehicles for speeding if accompanied by police outriders - DG
The Road Transport Department will not summon official government vehicles which exceed the speed limit if they are accompanied by police outriders, said its director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad.
Sat Mar 26 2016
Rogue bus drivers beware! 100 RTD officers to go undercover this CNY
RTD officers will disguise themselves as express bus passengers and would be stationed randomly in express buses to ensure bus drivers adhered to traffic regulations.
Thu Jan 28 2016
RTD will not protect officers involved in illegal activities - DG
Ismail said the RTD would let the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) take the necessary action on those involved in the alleged sale of driving licences.
Mon Jan 25 2016
Only 20,000 applications for motorcycle license under MyLesen programme
Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad said to date, under the MyLesen programme, only 20,000 motorcyclists have applied for license, nationwide.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Pregnant woman among 86 drug addicts nabbed in operation
A three-month pregnant woman was among 86 drug addicts detained in an anti-drug operation at the Felda area of the Jempol district.
Mon Oct 05 2015
JPJ, KPDNKK in joint car accessories crackdown
The National Road Transport (JPJ) and Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) will initiate a crackdown this year, on the sale and fixture of unauthorised car accessories.
Wed Jul 08 2015
School for pregnant teens achieves objectives - JAIM
School of Hope, set up for pregnant teens, had achieved its objectives, said Jabatan Agama Islam Melaka (JAIM) director Ismail Ahmad.
Tue May 12 2015
No change to cost of driving courses
The decision was made after a study on restructuring the examination and curriculum to combine both tests.
Wed Apr 15 2015
JPJ to track down vehicles with HID lamps, strobe lights
JPJ is now tracking down vehicles with unapproved high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps and strobe lights as they can pose a danger to other motorists.
Wed Nov 05 2014
New rules on vehicle tinting to be enforced May 1 next year
The enforcement of the new vehicle tint rules will be from May 1 next year, said Road Transport Department (RTD) director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad.
Thu Oct 16 2014
Car windscreen, window tint new ruling on Nov 1
From Nov 1, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will enforce a new regulation on the tint for car windscreens and windows.
Mon Sep 29 2014
Dark-tinted-glass: RTD to enforce decision made by special workshop
RTD will implement whatever decisions to be passed at a workshop on the direction and policy on use of dark-tinted glass in the country.
Mon Jun 02 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024