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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024